CH Core (R4)
7.0.0-ballot - ballot
CH Core (R4)
7.0.0-ballot - ballot
CH Core (R4), published by HL7 Switzerland. This guide is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 7.0.0-ballot built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) CI Build. This version is based on the current content of https://github.com/hl7ch/ch-core/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions
| Official URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-core-medicationrequest | Version: 7.0.0-ballot | ||||
| Active as of 2026-10-21 | Computable Name: CHCoreMedicationRequest | ||||
Copyright/Legal: CC0-1.0 |
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Base definition of the MedicationRequest resource for use in Swiss specific use cases.
Usages:
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Description Differentials, Snapshots, and other representations.
| Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter:  |
|---|---|---|---|---|
  MedicationRequest |
0..* | MedicationRequest | CH Core MedicationRequest | |
  implicitRules |
0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created | |
  Slices for extension |
0..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them | |
   extension:indicationCode |
0..1 | string | Optional Extensions Element URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-epl-regulated-authorization-limitation-indication-code | |
 modifierExtension |
0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored | |
| status |
1..1 | code | active | on-hold | cancelled | completed | entered-in-error | stopped | draft | unknown Binding: medicationrequest Status (required): A coded concept specifying the state of the prescribing event. Describes the lifecycle of the prescription. | |
| intent |
1..1 | code | proposal | plan | order | original-order | reflex-order | filler-order | instance-order | option Binding: medicationRequest Intent (required): The kind of medication order. | |
| doNotPerform |
0..1 | boolean | True if request is prohibiting action | |
 medication[x] |
1..1 | Medication to be taken Binding: SNOMEDCTMedicationCodes (example): A coded concept identifying substance or product that can be ordered. | ||
 medicationCodeableConcept |
CodeableConcept | |||
  medicationReference |
Reference(CH Core Medication) | |||
| subject |
1..1 | Reference(CH Core Patient | Group) | Who or group medication request is for | |
| requester |
0..1 | Reference(CH Core Practitioner | CH Core PractitionerRole | CH Core Organization | CH Core Patient | CH Core RelatedPerson | Device) | Who/What requested the Request | |
| dosageInstruction |
0..* | CHCoreDosage | How the medication should be taken | |
| Documentation for this format | ||||
| Path | Status | Usage | ValueSet | Version | Source |
| MedicationRequest.status | Base | required | Medicationrequest status | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. |
| MedicationRequest.intent | Base | required | Medication request intent | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. |
| MedicationRequest.medication[x] | Base | example | SNOMED CT Medication Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. |
| Id | Grade | Path(s) | Description | Expression |
| dom-2 | error | MedicationRequest | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources |
contained.contained.empty()
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| dom-3 | error | MedicationRequest | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource |
contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
|
| dom-4 | error | MedicationRequest | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated |
contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
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| dom-5 | error | MedicationRequest | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label |
contained.meta.security.empty()
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| dom-6 | best practice | MedicationRequest | A resource should have narrative for robust management |
text.`div`.exists()
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| ele-1 | error | **ALL** elements | All FHIR elements must have a @value or children |
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
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| ext-1 | error | **ALL** extensions | Must have either extensions or value[x], not both |
extension.exists() != value.exists()
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This structure is derived from MedicationRequest
| Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MedicationRequest |
0..* | MedicationRequest | CH Core MedicationRequest | |
| Slices for extension |
0..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them | |
| extension:indicationCode |
0..1 | string | Optional Extensions Element URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-epl-regulated-authorization-limitation-indication-code | |
| medication[x] |
1..1 | Medication to be taken | ||
| medicationCodeableConcept |
CodeableConcept | |||
| medicationReference |
Reference(CH Core Medication) | |||
| subject |
1..1 | Reference(CH Core Patient | Group) | Who or group medication request is for | |
| requester |
0..1 | Reference(CH Core Practitioner | CH Core PractitionerRole | CH Core Organization | CH Core Patient | CH Core RelatedPerson | Device) | Who/What requested the Request | |
| dosageInstruction |
0..* | CHCoreDosage | How the medication should be taken | |
  substitution |
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  Slices for allowed[x] |
1..1 | boolean, CodeableConcept | Whether substitution is allowed or not Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them Other type slices that contain no new information are not shown in this view | |
| allowed[x]:allowedCodeableConcept |
0..1 | CodeableConcept | Whether substitution is allowed or not Binding: ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode (preferred) | |
| Documentation for this format | ||||
| Path | Status | Usage | ValueSet | Version | Source |
| MedicationRequest.substitution.allowed[x]:allowedCodeableConcept | Base | preferred | ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode | 📦3.4.0 | CH Term v3.4 |
| Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MedicationRequest |
0..* | MedicationRequest | CH Core MedicationRequest | |||||
| id |
0..1 | id | Logical id of this artifact | |||||
| meta |
0..1 | Meta | Metadata about the resource | |||||
| implicitRules |
0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created | |||||
| language |
0..1 | code | Language of the resource content Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
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| text |
0..1 | Narrative | Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements | |||||
| contained |
0..* | Resource | Contained, inline Resources | |||||
| Slices for extension |
0..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them | |||||
| extension:indicationCode |
0..1 | string | Optional Extensions Element URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-epl-regulated-authorization-limitation-indication-code | |||||
| modifierExtension |
0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored | |||||
| identifier |
0..* | Identifier | External ids for this request | |||||
| status |
1..1 | code | active | on-hold | cancelled | completed | entered-in-error | stopped | draft | unknown Binding: medicationrequest Status (required): A coded concept specifying the state of the prescribing event. Describes the lifecycle of the prescription. | |||||
| statusReason |
0..1 | CodeableConcept | Reason for current status Binding: medicationRequest Status Reason Codes (example): Identifies the reasons for a given status. | |||||
| intent |
1..1 | code | proposal | plan | order | original-order | reflex-order | filler-order | instance-order | option Binding: medicationRequest Intent (required): The kind of medication order. | |||||
| category |
0..* | CodeableConcept | Type of medication usage Binding: medicationRequest Category Codes (example): A coded concept identifying the category of medication request. For example, where the medication is to be consumed or administered, or the type of medication treatment. | |||||
| priority |
0..1 | code | routine | urgent | asap | stat Binding: RequestPriority (required): Identifies the level of importance to be assigned to actioning the request. | |||||
| doNotPerform |
0..1 | boolean | True if request is prohibiting action | |||||
| reported[x] |
0..1 | Reported rather than primary record | ||||||
| reportedBoolean |
boolean | |||||||
| reportedReference |
Reference(Patient | Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson | Organization) | |||||||
| medication[x] |
1..1 | Medication to be taken Binding: SNOMEDCTMedicationCodes (example): A coded concept identifying substance or product that can be ordered. | ||||||
| medicationCodeableConcept |
CodeableConcept | |||||||
| medicationReference |
Reference(CH Core Medication) | |||||||
| subject |
1..1 | Reference(CH Core Patient | Group) | Who or group medication request is for | |||||
| encounter |
0..1 | Reference(Encounter) | Encounter created as part of encounter/admission/stay | |||||
| supportingInformation |
0..* | Reference(Resource) | Information to support ordering of the medication | |||||
| authoredOn |
0..1 | dateTime | When request was initially authored | |||||
| requester |
0..1 | Reference(CH Core Practitioner | CH Core PractitionerRole | CH Core Organization | CH Core Patient | CH Core RelatedPerson | Device) | Who/What requested the Request | |||||
| performer |
0..1 | Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | Patient | Device | RelatedPerson | CareTeam) | Intended performer of administration | |||||
| performerType |
0..1 | CodeableConcept | Desired kind of performer of the medication administration Binding: ProcedurePerformerRoleCodes (example): Identifies the type of individual that is desired to administer the medication. | |||||
| recorder |
0..1 | Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole) | Person who entered the request | |||||
| reasonCode |
0..* | CodeableConcept | Reason or indication for ordering or not ordering the medication Binding: Condition/Problem/DiagnosisCodes (example): A coded concept indicating why the medication was ordered. | |||||
| reasonReference |
0..* | Reference(Condition | Observation) | Condition or observation that supports why the prescription is being written | |||||
| instantiatesCanonical |
0..* | canonical() | Instantiates FHIR protocol or definition | |||||
| instantiatesUri |
0..* | uri | Instantiates external protocol or definition | |||||
| basedOn |
0..* | Reference(CarePlan | MedicationRequest | ServiceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation) | What request fulfills | |||||
| groupIdentifier |
0..1 | Identifier | Composite request this is part of | |||||
| courseOfTherapyType |
0..1 | CodeableConcept | Overall pattern of medication administration Binding: medicationRequest Course of Therapy Codes (example): Identifies the overall pattern of medication administratio. | |||||
| insurance |
0..* | Reference(Coverage | ClaimResponse) | Associated insurance coverage | |||||
| note |
0..* | Annotation | Information about the prescription | |||||
| dosageInstruction |
0..* | CHCoreDosage | How the medication should be taken | |||||
| dispenseRequest |
0..1 | BackboneElement | Medication supply authorization | |||||
| id |
0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
| extension |
0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations | |||||
| modifierExtension |
0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | |||||
| initialFill |
0..1 | BackboneElement | First fill details | |||||
| id |
0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
| extension |
0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations | |||||
| modifierExtension |
0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | |||||
| quantity |
C | 0..1 | SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) | First fill quantity Constraints: sqty-1 | ||||
| duration |
0..1 | Duration | First fill duration | |||||
| dispenseInterval |
0..1 | Duration | Minimum period of time between dispenses | |||||
| validityPeriod |
0..1 | Period | Time period supply is authorized for | |||||
| numberOfRepeatsAllowed |
0..1 | unsignedInt | Number of refills authorized | |||||
| quantity |
C | 0..1 | SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) | Amount of medication to supply per dispense Constraints: sqty-1 | ||||
| expectedSupplyDuration |
0..1 | Duration | Number of days supply per dispense | |||||
| performer |
0..1 | Reference(Organization) | Intended dispenser | |||||
| substitution |
0..1 | BackboneElement | Any restrictions on medication substitution | |||||
| id |
0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
| extension |
0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations | |||||
| modifierExtension |
0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | |||||
| Slices for allowed[x] |
1..1 | Whether substitution is allowed or not Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this Binding: ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode (example): Identifies the type of substitution allowed. Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them Other type slices that contain no new information are not shown in this view | ||||||
 allowedBoolean |
boolean | |||||||
| allowedCodeableConcept |
CodeableConcept | |||||||
| allowed[x]:allowedCodeableConcept |
0..1 | CodeableConcept | Whether substitution is allowed or not Binding: ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode (preferred) | |||||
| reason |
0..1 | CodeableConcept | Why should (not) substitution be made Binding: SubstanceAdminSubstitutionReason (example): A coded concept describing the reason that a different medication should (or should not) be substituted from what was prescribed. | |||||
| priorPrescription |
0..1 | Reference(MedicationRequest) | An order/prescription that is being replaced | |||||
| detectedIssue |
0..* | Reference(DetectedIssue) | Clinical Issue with action | |||||
| eventHistory |
0..* | Reference(Provenance) | A list of events of interest in the lifecycle | |||||
| Documentation for this format | ||||||||
| Path | Status | Usage | ValueSet | Version | Source |
| MedicationRequest.language | Base | preferred | Common Languages | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. |
| MedicationRequest.status | Base | required | Medicationrequest status | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. |
| MedicationRequest.statusReason | Base | example | Medication request status reason codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. |
| MedicationRequest.intent | Base | required | Medication request intent | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. |
| MedicationRequest.category | Base | example | Medication request category codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. |
| MedicationRequest.priority | Base | required | Request priority | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. |
| MedicationRequest.medication[x] | Base | example | SNOMED CT Medication Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. |
| MedicationRequest.performerType | Base | example | Procedure Performer Role Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. |
| MedicationRequest.reasonCode | Base | example | Condition/Problem/Diagnosis Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. |
| MedicationRequest.courseOfTherapyType | Base | example | Medication request course of therapy codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. |
| MedicationRequest.substitution.allowed[x] | Base | example | ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode | 📦3.0.0 | THO v7.4 |
| MedicationRequest.substitution.allowed[x]:allowedCodeableConcept | Base | preferred | ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode | 📦3.4.0 | CH Term v3.4 |
| MedicationRequest.substitution.reason | Base | example | SubstanceAdminSubstitutionReason | 📦3.0.0 | THO v7.4 |
| Id | Grade | Path(s) | Description | Expression |
| dom-2 | error | MedicationRequest | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources |
contained.contained.empty()
|
| dom-3 | error | MedicationRequest | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource |
contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
|
| dom-4 | error | MedicationRequest | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated |
contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
|
| dom-5 | error | MedicationRequest | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label |
contained.meta.security.empty()
|
| dom-6 | best practice | MedicationRequest | A resource should have narrative for robust management |
text.`div`.exists()
|
| ele-1 | error | **ALL** elements | All FHIR elements must have a @value or children |
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
|
| ext-1 | error | **ALL** extensions | Must have either extensions or value[x], not both |
extension.exists() != value.exists()
|
| sqty-1 | error | MedicationRequest.dispenseRequest.initialFill.quantity, MedicationRequest.dispenseRequest.quantity | The comparator is not used on a SimpleQuantity |
comparator.empty()
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This structure is derived from MedicationRequest
Summary
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Extensions
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Slices
This structure defines the following Slices:
Key Elements View
| Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MedicationRequest |
0..* | MedicationRequest | CH Core MedicationRequest | |
| implicitRules |
0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created | |
| Slices for extension |
0..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them | |
| extension:indicationCode |
0..1 | string | Optional Extensions Element URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-epl-regulated-authorization-limitation-indication-code | |
| modifierExtension |
0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored | |
| status |
1..1 | code | active | on-hold | cancelled | completed | entered-in-error | stopped | draft | unknown Binding: medicationrequest Status (required): A coded concept specifying the state of the prescribing event. Describes the lifecycle of the prescription. | |
| intent |
1..1 | code | proposal | plan | order | original-order | reflex-order | filler-order | instance-order | option Binding: medicationRequest Intent (required): The kind of medication order. | |
| doNotPerform |
0..1 | boolean | True if request is prohibiting action | |
| medication[x] |
1..1 | Medication to be taken Binding: SNOMEDCTMedicationCodes (example): A coded concept identifying substance or product that can be ordered. | ||
| medicationCodeableConcept |
CodeableConcept | |||
| medicationReference |
Reference(CH Core Medication) | |||
| subject |
1..1 | Reference(CH Core Patient | Group) | Who or group medication request is for | |
| requester |
0..1 | Reference(CH Core Practitioner | CH Core PractitionerRole | CH Core Organization | CH Core Patient | CH Core RelatedPerson | Device) | Who/What requested the Request | |
| dosageInstruction |
0..* | CHCoreDosage | How the medication should be taken | |
| Documentation for this format | ||||
| Path | Status | Usage | ValueSet | Version | Source |
| MedicationRequest.status | Base | required | Medicationrequest status | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. |
| MedicationRequest.intent | Base | required | Medication request intent | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. |
| MedicationRequest.medication[x] | Base | example | SNOMED CT Medication Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. |
| Id | Grade | Path(s) | Description | Expression |
| dom-2 | error | MedicationRequest | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources |
contained.contained.empty()
|
| dom-3 | error | MedicationRequest | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource |
contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
|
| dom-4 | error | MedicationRequest | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated |
contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
|
| dom-5 | error | MedicationRequest | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label |
contained.meta.security.empty()
|
| dom-6 | best practice | MedicationRequest | A resource should have narrative for robust management |
text.`div`.exists()
|
| ele-1 | error | **ALL** elements | All FHIR elements must have a @value or children |
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
|
| ext-1 | error | **ALL** extensions | Must have either extensions or value[x], not both |
extension.exists() != value.exists()
|
Differential View
This structure is derived from MedicationRequest
| Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MedicationRequest |
0..* | MedicationRequest | CH Core MedicationRequest | |
| Slices for extension |
0..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them | |
| extension:indicationCode |
0..1 | string | Optional Extensions Element URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-epl-regulated-authorization-limitation-indication-code | |
| medication[x] |
1..1 | Medication to be taken | ||
| medicationCodeableConcept |
CodeableConcept | |||
| medicationReference |
Reference(CH Core Medication) | |||
| subject |
1..1 | Reference(CH Core Patient | Group) | Who or group medication request is for | |
| requester |
0..1 | Reference(CH Core Practitioner | CH Core PractitionerRole | CH Core Organization | CH Core Patient | CH Core RelatedPerson | Device) | Who/What requested the Request | |
| dosageInstruction |
0..* | CHCoreDosage | How the medication should be taken | |
| substitution |
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| Slices for allowed[x] |
1..1 | boolean, CodeableConcept | Whether substitution is allowed or not Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them Other type slices that contain no new information are not shown in this view | |
| allowed[x]:allowedCodeableConcept |
0..1 | CodeableConcept | Whether substitution is allowed or not Binding: ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode (preferred) | |
| Documentation for this format | ||||
| Path | Status | Usage | ValueSet | Version | Source |
| MedicationRequest.substitution.allowed[x]:allowedCodeableConcept | Base | preferred | ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode | 📦3.4.0 | CH Term v3.4 |
Snapshot ViewView
| Name | Flags | Card. | Type | Description & Constraints Filter: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MedicationRequest |
0..* | MedicationRequest | CH Core MedicationRequest | |||||
| id |
0..1 | id | Logical id of this artifact | |||||
| meta |
0..1 | Meta | Metadata about the resource | |||||
| implicitRules |
0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created | |||||
| language |
0..1 | code | Language of the resource content Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
| |||||
| text |
0..1 | Narrative | Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements | |||||
| contained |
0..* | Resource | Contained, inline Resources | |||||
| Slices for extension |
0..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them | |||||
| extension:indicationCode |
0..1 | string | Optional Extensions Element URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-epl-regulated-authorization-limitation-indication-code | |||||
| modifierExtension |
0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored | |||||
| identifier |
0..* | Identifier | External ids for this request | |||||
| status |
1..1 | code | active | on-hold | cancelled | completed | entered-in-error | stopped | draft | unknown Binding: medicationrequest Status (required): A coded concept specifying the state of the prescribing event. Describes the lifecycle of the prescription. | |||||
| statusReason |
0..1 | CodeableConcept | Reason for current status Binding: medicationRequest Status Reason Codes (example): Identifies the reasons for a given status. | |||||
| intent |
1..1 | code | proposal | plan | order | original-order | reflex-order | filler-order | instance-order | option Binding: medicationRequest Intent (required): The kind of medication order. | |||||
| category |
0..* | CodeableConcept | Type of medication usage Binding: medicationRequest Category Codes (example): A coded concept identifying the category of medication request. For example, where the medication is to be consumed or administered, or the type of medication treatment. | |||||
| priority |
0..1 | code | routine | urgent | asap | stat Binding: RequestPriority (required): Identifies the level of importance to be assigned to actioning the request. | |||||
| doNotPerform |
0..1 | boolean | True if request is prohibiting action | |||||
| reported[x] |
0..1 | Reported rather than primary record | ||||||
| reportedBoolean |
boolean | |||||||
| reportedReference |
Reference(Patient | Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson | Organization) | |||||||
| medication[x] |
1..1 | Medication to be taken Binding: SNOMEDCTMedicationCodes (example): A coded concept identifying substance or product that can be ordered. | ||||||
| medicationCodeableConcept |
CodeableConcept | |||||||
| medicationReference |
Reference(CH Core Medication) | |||||||
| subject |
1..1 | Reference(CH Core Patient | Group) | Who or group medication request is for | |||||
| encounter |
0..1 | Reference(Encounter) | Encounter created as part of encounter/admission/stay | |||||
| supportingInformation |
0..* | Reference(Resource) | Information to support ordering of the medication | |||||
| authoredOn |
0..1 | dateTime | When request was initially authored | |||||
| requester |
0..1 | Reference(CH Core Practitioner | CH Core PractitionerRole | CH Core Organization | CH Core Patient | CH Core RelatedPerson | Device) | Who/What requested the Request | |||||
| performer |
0..1 | Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | Patient | Device | RelatedPerson | CareTeam) | Intended performer of administration | |||||
| performerType |
0..1 | CodeableConcept | Desired kind of performer of the medication administration Binding: ProcedurePerformerRoleCodes (example): Identifies the type of individual that is desired to administer the medication. | |||||
| recorder |
0..1 | Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole) | Person who entered the request | |||||
| reasonCode |
0..* | CodeableConcept | Reason or indication for ordering or not ordering the medication Binding: Condition/Problem/DiagnosisCodes (example): A coded concept indicating why the medication was ordered. | |||||
| reasonReference |
0..* | Reference(Condition | Observation) | Condition or observation that supports why the prescription is being written | |||||
| instantiatesCanonical |
0..* | canonical() | Instantiates FHIR protocol or definition | |||||
| instantiatesUri |
0..* | uri | Instantiates external protocol or definition | |||||
| basedOn |
0..* | Reference(CarePlan | MedicationRequest | ServiceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation) | What request fulfills | |||||
| groupIdentifier |
0..1 | Identifier | Composite request this is part of | |||||
| courseOfTherapyType |
0..1 | CodeableConcept | Overall pattern of medication administration Binding: medicationRequest Course of Therapy Codes (example): Identifies the overall pattern of medication administratio. | |||||
| insurance |
0..* | Reference(Coverage | ClaimResponse) | Associated insurance coverage | |||||
| note |
0..* | Annotation | Information about the prescription | |||||
| dosageInstruction |
0..* | CHCoreDosage | How the medication should be taken | |||||
| dispenseRequest |
0..1 | BackboneElement | Medication supply authorization | |||||
| id |
0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
| extension |
0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations | |||||
| modifierExtension |
0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | |||||
| initialFill |
0..1 | BackboneElement | First fill details | |||||
| id |
0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
| extension |
0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations | |||||
| modifierExtension |
0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | |||||
| quantity |
C | 0..1 | SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) | First fill quantity Constraints: sqty-1 | ||||
| duration |
0..1 | Duration | First fill duration | |||||
| dispenseInterval |
0..1 | Duration | Minimum period of time between dispenses | |||||
| validityPeriod |
0..1 | Period | Time period supply is authorized for | |||||
| numberOfRepeatsAllowed |
0..1 | unsignedInt | Number of refills authorized | |||||
| quantity |
C | 0..1 | SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) | Amount of medication to supply per dispense Constraints: sqty-1 | ||||
| expectedSupplyDuration |
0..1 | Duration | Number of days supply per dispense | |||||
| performer |
0..1 | Reference(Organization) | Intended dispenser | |||||
| substitution |
0..1 | BackboneElement | Any restrictions on medication substitution | |||||
| id |
0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing | |||||
| extension |
0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations | |||||
| modifierExtension |
0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | |||||
| Slices for allowed[x] |
1..1 | Whether substitution is allowed or not Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this Binding: ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode (example): Identifies the type of substitution allowed. Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them Other type slices that contain no new information are not shown in this view | ||||||
| allowedBoolean |
boolean | |||||||
| allowedCodeableConcept |
CodeableConcept | |||||||
| allowed[x]:allowedCodeableConcept |
0..1 | CodeableConcept | Whether substitution is allowed or not Binding: ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode (preferred) | |||||
| reason |
0..1 | CodeableConcept | Why should (not) substitution be made Binding: SubstanceAdminSubstitutionReason (example): A coded concept describing the reason that a different medication should (or should not) be substituted from what was prescribed. | |||||
| priorPrescription |
0..1 | Reference(MedicationRequest) | An order/prescription that is being replaced | |||||
| detectedIssue |
0..* | Reference(DetectedIssue) | Clinical Issue with action | |||||
| eventHistory |
0..* | Reference(Provenance) | A list of events of interest in the lifecycle | |||||
| Documentation for this format | ||||||||
| Path | Status | Usage | ValueSet | Version | Source |
| MedicationRequest.language | Base | preferred | Common Languages | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. |
| MedicationRequest.status | Base | required | Medicationrequest status | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. |
| MedicationRequest.statusReason | Base | example | Medication request status reason codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. |
| MedicationRequest.intent | Base | required | Medication request intent | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. |
| MedicationRequest.category | Base | example | Medication request category codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. |
| MedicationRequest.priority | Base | required | Request priority | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. |
| MedicationRequest.medication[x] | Base | example | SNOMED CT Medication Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. |
| MedicationRequest.performerType | Base | example | Procedure Performer Role Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. |
| MedicationRequest.reasonCode | Base | example | Condition/Problem/Diagnosis Codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. |
| MedicationRequest.courseOfTherapyType | Base | example | Medication request course of therapy codes | 📍4.0.1 | FHIR Std. |
| MedicationRequest.substitution.allowed[x] | Base | example | ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode | 📦3.0.0 | THO v7.4 |
| MedicationRequest.substitution.allowed[x]:allowedCodeableConcept | Base | preferred | ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode | 📦3.4.0 | CH Term v3.4 |
| MedicationRequest.substitution.reason | Base | example | SubstanceAdminSubstitutionReason | 📦3.0.0 | THO v7.4 |
| Id | Grade | Path(s) | Description | Expression |
| dom-2 | error | MedicationRequest | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources |
contained.contained.empty()
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| dom-3 | error | MedicationRequest | If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource |
contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
|
| dom-4 | error | MedicationRequest | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated |
contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
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| dom-5 | error | MedicationRequest | If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label |
contained.meta.security.empty()
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| dom-6 | best practice | MedicationRequest | A resource should have narrative for robust management |
text.`div`.exists()
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| ele-1 | error | **ALL** elements | All FHIR elements must have a @value or children |
hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
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| ext-1 | error | **ALL** extensions | Must have either extensions or value[x], not both |
extension.exists() != value.exists()
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| sqty-1 | error | MedicationRequest.dispenseRequest.initialFill.quantity, MedicationRequest.dispenseRequest.quantity | The comparator is not used on a SimpleQuantity |
comparator.empty()
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This structure is derived from MedicationRequest
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