Kenya-ePrescription-IG
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Resource Profile: MedicationRequest - ePrescription

Official URL: http://example.org/StructureDefinition/kenya-eprescription-medicationrequest Version: 0.1.0
Draft as of 2025-12-09 Computable Name: KenyaEPrescriptionMedicationRequest

Represents prescriptions in the ePrescription workflow.

Usages:

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Formal Views of Profile Content

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NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. MedicationRequest 0..* MedicationRequest Ordering of medication for patient or group
... meta SΣ 1..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
.... profile SΣ 1..* canonical(StructureDefinition) Profiles this resource claims to conform to.
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... intent ?!SΣ 1..1 code proposal | plan | order | original-order | reflex-order | filler-order | instance-order | option
Binding: medicationRequest Intent (required): The kind of medication order.
... priority SΣ 0..1 code routine | urgent | asap | stat
Binding: RequestPriority (required): Identifies the level of importance to be assigned to actioning the request.
... doNotPerform ?!Σ 0..1 boolean True if request is prohibiting action
... Slices for medication[x] Σ 1..1 Medication to be taken
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
Binding: SNOMEDCTMedicationCodes (example): A coded concept identifying substance or product that can be ordered.
.... medicationCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
.... medicationReference Reference(Medication)
.... medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept SΣ 0..1 CodeableConcept Medication to be taken
Binding: SNOMEDCTMedicationCodes (example): A coded concept identifying substance or product that can be ordered.
..... coding Σ 0..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
...... system SΣ 0..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
...... code SΣ 0..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
...... display SΣ 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(Patient - ePrescription) Who or group medication request is for
... encounter S 0..1 Reference(Encounter) Encounter created as part of encounter/admission/stay
... supportingInformation S 0..* Reference(Resource) Information to support ordering of the medication
... authoredOn SΣ 1..1 dateTime When request was initially authored
... requester SΣ 1..1 Reference(Practitioner - ePrescription) Who/What requested the Request
... performer S 0..1 Reference(Organization - ePrescription) Intended performer of administration
... recorder S 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole) Person who entered the request
... reasonCode S 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.
.... coding SΣ 0..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
..... system SΣ 0..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
..... code SΣ 0..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
..... display SΣ 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
... reasonReference S 0..* Reference(Condition | Observation) Condition or observation that supports why the prescription is being written
... note S 0..* Annotation Information about the prescription
... dosageInstruction S 0..* Dosage How the medication should be taken
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... text SΣ 0..1 string Free text dosage instructions e.g. SIG
.... timing SΣ 0..1 Timing See Frequency Guide
.... Slices for asNeeded[x] Σ 0..1 Take "as needed" (for x)
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
Binding: SNOMEDCTMedicationAsNeededReasonCodes (example): A coded concept identifying the precondition that should be met or evaluated prior to consuming or administering a medication dose. For example "pain", "30 minutes prior to sexual intercourse", "on flare-up" etc.
..... asNeededBoolean boolean
..... asNeededCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
..... asNeeded[x]:asNeededBoolean SΣ 0..1 boolean Take "as needed" (for x)
.... route Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept How drug should enter body
Binding: SNOMEDCTRouteCodes (example): A coded concept describing the route or physiological path of administration of a therapeutic agent into or onto the body of a subject.
..... coding Σ 0..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
...... system SΣ 0..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
...... code SΣ 0..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
...... display SΣ 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
.... doseAndRate Σ 0..* Element Amount of medication administered
..... Slices for dose[x] Σ 0..1 Amount of medication per dose
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
...... doseRange Range
...... doseQuantity Quantity(SimpleQuantity)
...... dose[x]:doseQuantity SΣ 0..1 SimpleQuantity Amount of medication per dose
...... dose[x]:doseRange Σ 0..1 Range Amount of medication per dose
....... low SΣ 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Low limit
........ value SΣ 0..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
........ system SΣC 0..1 uri System that defines coded unit form
........ code SΣ 0..1 code Coded form of the unit
....... high SΣ 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) High limit
........ value SΣ 0..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
........ system SΣC 0..1 uri System that defines coded unit form
........ code SΣ 0..1 code Coded form of the unit
... dispenseRequest S 0..1 BackboneElement Medication supply authorization
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... validityPeriod S 0..1 Period Time period supply is authorized for
..... start SΣC 0..1 dateTime Starting time with inclusive boundary
..... end SΣC 0..1 dateTime End time with inclusive boundary, if not ongoing
.... numberOfRepeatsAllowed S 0..1 unsignedInt Number of refills authorized
.... quantity S 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Amount of medication to supply per dispense
..... value SΣ 0..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
..... unit SΣ 0..1 string Unit representation
..... system SΣC 0..1 uri System that defines coded unit form
..... code SΣ 0..1 code Coded form of the unit
.... expectedSupplyDuration S 0..1 Duration Number of days supply per dispense
... substitution S 0..1 BackboneElement Any restrictions on medication substitution
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... Slices for allowed[x] 1..1 Whether substitution is allowed or not
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
Binding: ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode (example): Identifies the type of substitution allowed.
..... allowedBoolean boolean
..... allowedCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
..... allowed[x]:allowedBoolean S 0..1 boolean Whether substitution is allowed or not
.... reason S 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 S 0..1 Reference(MedicationRequest) An order/prescription that is being replaced
... detectedIssue S 0..* Reference(DetectedIssue) Clinical Issue with action
... eventHistory S 0..* Reference(Provenance) A list of events of interest in the lifecycle

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Terminology Bindings

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.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.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept Base example SNOMED CT Medication Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.reasonCode Base example Condition/Problem/Diagnosis Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.​asNeeded[x] Base example SNOMED CT Medication As Needed Reason Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.​route Base example SNOMED CT Route Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.substitution.​allowed[x] Base example ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode 📦3.0.0 THO v7.0
MedicationRequest.substitution.​reason Base example SubstanceAdminSubstitutionReason 📦3.0.0 THO v7.0

Constraints

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()

This structure is derived from MedicationRequest

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. MedicationRequest 0..* MedicationRequest Ordering of medication for patient or group
... meta S 1..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
.... profile S 1..* canonical(StructureDefinition) Profiles this resource claims to conform to.
... status S 1..1 code active | on-hold | cancelled | completed | entered-in-error | stopped | draft | unknown
... intent S 1..1 code proposal | plan | order | original-order | reflex-order | filler-order | instance-order | option
... Slices for medication[x] 1..1 CodeableConcept, Reference(Medication) Medication to be taken
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
.... medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept S 0..1 CodeableConcept Medication to be taken
..... coding
...... system S 0..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
...... code S 0..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
...... display S 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
... subject S 1..1 Reference(Patient - ePrescription) Who or group medication request is for
... encounter S 0..1 Reference(Encounter) Encounter created as part of encounter/admission/stay
... supportingInformation S 0..* Reference(Resource) Information to support ordering of the medication
... authoredOn S 1..1 dateTime When request was initially authored
... requester S 1..1 Reference(Practitioner - ePrescription) Who/What requested the Request
... performer S 0..1 Reference(Organization - ePrescription) Intended performer of administration
... recorder S 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole) Person who entered the request
... reasonCode S 0..* CodeableConcept Reason or indication for ordering or not ordering the medication
.... coding S 0..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
..... system S 0..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
..... code S 0..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
..... display S 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
... reasonReference S 0..* Reference(Condition | Observation) Condition or observation that supports why the prescription is being written
... note S 0..* Annotation Information about the prescription
... dosageInstruction S 0..* Dosage How the medication should be taken
.... text S 0..1 string Free text dosage instructions e.g. SIG
.... timing S 0..1 Timing See Frequency Guide
.... Slices for asNeeded[x] 0..1 boolean, CodeableConcept Take "as needed" (for x)
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
..... asNeeded[x]:asNeededBoolean S 0..1 boolean Take "as needed" (for x)
.... route
..... coding
...... system S 0..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
...... code S 0..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
...... display S 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
.... doseAndRate
..... Slices for dose[x] 0..1 Range, SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Amount of medication per dose
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
...... dose[x]:doseQuantity S 0..1 SimpleQuantity Amount of medication per dose
...... dose[x]:doseRange 0..1 Range Amount of medication per dose
....... low S 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Low limit
........ value S 0..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
........ system S 0..1 uri System that defines coded unit form
........ code S 0..1 code Coded form of the unit
....... high S 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) High limit
........ value S 0..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
........ system S 0..1 uri System that defines coded unit form
........ code S 0..1 code Coded form of the unit
... dispenseRequest S 0..1 BackboneElement Medication supply authorization
.... validityPeriod S 0..1 Period Time period supply is authorized for
..... start S 0..1 dateTime Starting time with inclusive boundary
..... end S 0..1 dateTime End time with inclusive boundary, if not ongoing
.... numberOfRepeatsAllowed S 0..1 unsignedInt Number of refills authorized
.... quantity S 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Amount of medication to supply per dispense
..... value S 0..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
..... unit S 0..1 string Unit representation
..... system S 0..1 uri System that defines coded unit form
..... code S 0..1 code Coded form of the unit
.... expectedSupplyDuration S 0..1 Duration Number of days supply per dispense
... substitution S 0..1 BackboneElement Any restrictions on medication substitution
.... Slices for allowed[x] 1..1 boolean, CodeableConcept Whether substitution is allowed or not
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
..... allowed[x]:allowedBoolean S 0..1 boolean Whether substitution is allowed or not
.... reason S 0..1 CodeableConcept Why should (not) substitution be made
... priorPrescription S 0..1 Reference(MedicationRequest) An order/prescription that is being replaced
... detectedIssue S 0..* Reference(DetectedIssue) Clinical Issue with action
... eventHistory S 0..* Reference(Provenance) A list of events of interest in the lifecycle

doco Documentation for this format
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. MedicationRequest 0..* MedicationRequest Ordering of medication for patient or group
... id Σ 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... meta SΣ 1..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... versionId Σ 0..1 id Version specific identifier
.... lastUpdated Σ 0..1 instant When the resource version last changed
.... source Σ 0..1 uri Identifies where the resource comes from
.... profile SΣ 1..* canonical(StructureDefinition) Profiles this resource claims to conform to.
.... security Σ 0..* Coding Security Labels applied to this resource
Binding: All Security Labels (extensible): Security Labels from the Healthcare Privacy and Security Classification System.
.... tag Σ 0..* Coding Tags applied to this resource
Binding: CommonTags (example): Codes that represent various types of tags, commonly workflow-related; e.g. "Needs review by Dr. Jones".
... implicitRules ?!Σ 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.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
... 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
... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier 0..* Identifier External ids for this request
... status ?!SΣ 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 ?!SΣ 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 SΣ 0..1 code routine | urgent | asap | stat
Binding: RequestPriority (required): Identifies the level of importance to be assigned to actioning the request.
... doNotPerform ?!Σ 0..1 boolean True if request is prohibiting action
... reported[x] Σ 0..1 Reported rather than primary record
.... reportedBoolean boolean
.... reportedReference Reference(Patient | Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson | Organization)
... Slices for medication[x] Σ 1..1 Medication to be taken
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
Binding: SNOMEDCTMedicationCodes (example): A coded concept identifying substance or product that can be ordered.
.... medicationCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
.... medicationReference Reference(Medication)
.... medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept SΣ 0..1 CodeableConcept Medication to be taken
Binding: SNOMEDCTMedicationCodes (example): A coded concept identifying substance or product that can be ordered.
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... coding Σ 0..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
...... system SΣ 0..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
...... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
...... code SΣ 0..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
...... display SΣ 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
...... userSelected Σ 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
..... text Σ 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(Patient - ePrescription) Who or group medication request is for
... encounter S 0..1 Reference(Encounter) Encounter created as part of encounter/admission/stay
... supportingInformation S 0..* Reference(Resource) Information to support ordering of the medication
... authoredOn SΣ 1..1 dateTime When request was initially authored
... requester SΣ 1..1 Reference(Practitioner - ePrescription) Who/What requested the Request
... performer S 0..1 Reference(Organization - ePrescription) Intended performer of administration
... performerType Σ 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 S 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole) Person who entered the request
... reasonCode S 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.
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... coding SΣ 0..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... system SΣ 0..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
..... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
..... code SΣ 0..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
..... display SΣ 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
..... userSelected Σ 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
.... text Σ 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
... reasonReference S 0..* Reference(Condition | Observation) Condition or observation that supports why the prescription is being written
... instantiatesCanonical Σ 0..* canonical() Instantiates FHIR protocol or definition
... instantiatesUri Σ 0..* uri Instantiates external protocol or definition
... basedOn Σ 0..* Reference(CarePlan | MedicationRequest | ServiceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation) What request fulfills
... groupIdentifier Σ 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 S 0..* Annotation Information about the prescription
... dosageInstruction S 0..* Dosage How the medication should be taken
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... sequence Σ 0..1 integer The order of the dosage instructions
.... text SΣ 0..1 string Free text dosage instructions e.g. SIG
.... additionalInstruction Σ 0..* CodeableConcept Supplemental instruction or warnings to the patient - e.g. "with meals", "may cause drowsiness"
Binding: SNOMEDCTAdditionalDosageInstructions (example): A coded concept identifying additional instructions such as "take with water" or "avoid operating heavy machinery".
.... patientInstruction Σ 0..1 string Patient or consumer oriented instructions
.... timing SΣ 0..1 Timing See Frequency Guide
.... Slices for asNeeded[x] Σ 0..1 Take "as needed" (for x)
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
Binding: SNOMEDCTMedicationAsNeededReasonCodes (example): A coded concept identifying the precondition that should be met or evaluated prior to consuming or administering a medication dose. For example "pain", "30 minutes prior to sexual intercourse", "on flare-up" etc.
..... asNeededBoolean boolean
..... asNeededCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
..... asNeeded[x]:asNeededBoolean SΣ 0..1 boolean Take "as needed" (for x)
.... site Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept Body site to administer to
Binding: SNOMEDCTAnatomicalStructureForAdministrationSiteCodes (example): A coded concept describing the site location the medicine enters into or onto the body.
.... route Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept How drug should enter body
Binding: SNOMEDCTRouteCodes (example): A coded concept describing the route or physiological path of administration of a therapeutic agent into or onto the body of a subject.
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... coding Σ 0..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
...... system SΣ 0..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
...... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
...... code SΣ 0..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
...... display SΣ 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
...... userSelected Σ 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
..... text Σ 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
.... method Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept Technique for administering medication
Binding: SNOMEDCTAdministrationMethodCodes (example): A coded concept describing the technique by which the medicine is administered.
.... doseAndRate Σ 0..* Element Amount of medication administered
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... type Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept The kind of dose or rate specified
Binding: DoseAndRateType (example): The kind of dose or rate specified.
..... Slices for dose[x] Σ 0..1 Amount of medication per dose
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
...... doseRange Range
...... doseQuantity Quantity(SimpleQuantity)
...... dose[x]:doseQuantity SΣ 0..1 SimpleQuantity Amount of medication per dose
...... dose[x]:doseRange Σ 0..1 Range Amount of medication per dose
....... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
....... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
....... low SΣ 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Low limit
........ id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
........ extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
........ value SΣ 0..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
........ unit Σ 0..1 string Unit representation
........ system SΣC 0..1 uri System that defines coded unit form
........ code SΣ 0..1 code Coded form of the unit
....... high SΣ 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) High limit
........ id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
........ extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
........ value SΣ 0..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
........ unit Σ 0..1 string Unit representation
........ system SΣC 0..1 uri System that defines coded unit form
........ code SΣ 0..1 code Coded form of the unit
..... rate[x] Σ 0..1 Amount of medication per unit of time
...... rateRatio Ratio
...... rateRange Range
...... rateQuantity Quantity(SimpleQuantity)
.... maxDosePerPeriod Σ 0..1 Ratio Upper limit on medication per unit of time
.... maxDosePerAdministration Σ 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Upper limit on medication per administration
.... maxDosePerLifetime Σ 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Upper limit on medication per lifetime of the patient
... dispenseRequest S 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 ?!Σ 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 ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... quantity 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) First fill quantity
..... duration 0..1 Duration First fill duration
.... dispenseInterval 0..1 Duration Minimum period of time between dispenses
.... validityPeriod S 0..1 Period Time period supply is authorized for
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... start SΣC 0..1 dateTime Starting time with inclusive boundary
..... end SΣC 0..1 dateTime End time with inclusive boundary, if not ongoing
.... numberOfRepeatsAllowed S 0..1 unsignedInt Number of refills authorized
.... quantity S 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Amount of medication to supply per dispense
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... value SΣ 0..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
..... unit SΣ 0..1 string Unit representation
..... system SΣC 0..1 uri System that defines coded unit form
..... code SΣ 0..1 code Coded form of the unit
.... expectedSupplyDuration S 0..1 Duration Number of days supply per dispense
.... performer 0..1 Reference(Organization) Intended dispenser
... substitution S 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 ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... Slices for allowed[x] 1..1 Whether substitution is allowed or not
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
Binding: ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode (example): Identifies the type of substitution allowed.
..... allowedBoolean boolean
..... allowedCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
..... allowed[x]:allowedBoolean S 0..1 boolean Whether substitution is allowed or not
.... reason S 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 S 0..1 Reference(MedicationRequest) An order/prescription that is being replaced
... detectedIssue S 0..* Reference(DetectedIssue) Clinical Issue with action
... eventHistory S 0..* Reference(Provenance) A list of events of interest in the lifecycle

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
MedicationRequest.meta.​security Base extensible SecurityLabels 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.meta.​tag Base example Common Tags 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
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.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept 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.dosageInstruction.​additionalInstruction Base example SNOMED CT Additional Dosage Instructions 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.​asNeeded[x] Base example SNOMED CT Medication As Needed Reason Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.​site Base example SNOMED CT Anatomical Structure for Administration Site Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.​route Base example SNOMED CT Route Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.​method Base example SNOMED CT Administration Method Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.​doseAndRate.type Base example DoseAndRateType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.substitution.​allowed[x] Base example ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode 📦3.0.0 THO v7.0
MedicationRequest.substitution.​reason Base example SubstanceAdminSubstitutionReason 📦3.0.0 THO v7.0

Constraints

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()

This structure is derived from MedicationRequest

Summary

Mandatory: 4 elements
Must-Support: 56 elements

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

  • The element 1 is sliced based on the value of MedicationRequest.medication[x]
  • The element 1 is sliced based on the value of MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.asNeeded[x]
  • The element 1 is sliced based on the value of MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.doseAndRate.dose[x]
  • The element 1 is sliced based on the value of MedicationRequest.substitution.allowed[x]

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. MedicationRequest 0..* MedicationRequest Ordering of medication for patient or group
... meta SΣ 1..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
.... profile SΣ 1..* canonical(StructureDefinition) Profiles this resource claims to conform to.
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... intent ?!SΣ 1..1 code proposal | plan | order | original-order | reflex-order | filler-order | instance-order | option
Binding: medicationRequest Intent (required): The kind of medication order.
... priority SΣ 0..1 code routine | urgent | asap | stat
Binding: RequestPriority (required): Identifies the level of importance to be assigned to actioning the request.
... doNotPerform ?!Σ 0..1 boolean True if request is prohibiting action
... Slices for medication[x] Σ 1..1 Medication to be taken
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
Binding: SNOMEDCTMedicationCodes (example): A coded concept identifying substance or product that can be ordered.
.... medicationCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
.... medicationReference Reference(Medication)
.... medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept SΣ 0..1 CodeableConcept Medication to be taken
Binding: SNOMEDCTMedicationCodes (example): A coded concept identifying substance or product that can be ordered.
..... coding Σ 0..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
...... system SΣ 0..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
...... code SΣ 0..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
...... display SΣ 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(Patient - ePrescription) Who or group medication request is for
... encounter S 0..1 Reference(Encounter) Encounter created as part of encounter/admission/stay
... supportingInformation S 0..* Reference(Resource) Information to support ordering of the medication
... authoredOn SΣ 1..1 dateTime When request was initially authored
... requester SΣ 1..1 Reference(Practitioner - ePrescription) Who/What requested the Request
... performer S 0..1 Reference(Organization - ePrescription) Intended performer of administration
... recorder S 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole) Person who entered the request
... reasonCode S 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.
.... coding SΣ 0..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
..... system SΣ 0..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
..... code SΣ 0..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
..... display SΣ 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
... reasonReference S 0..* Reference(Condition | Observation) Condition or observation that supports why the prescription is being written
... note S 0..* Annotation Information about the prescription
... dosageInstruction S 0..* Dosage How the medication should be taken
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... text SΣ 0..1 string Free text dosage instructions e.g. SIG
.... timing SΣ 0..1 Timing See Frequency Guide
.... Slices for asNeeded[x] Σ 0..1 Take "as needed" (for x)
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
Binding: SNOMEDCTMedicationAsNeededReasonCodes (example): A coded concept identifying the precondition that should be met or evaluated prior to consuming or administering a medication dose. For example "pain", "30 minutes prior to sexual intercourse", "on flare-up" etc.
..... asNeededBoolean boolean
..... asNeededCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
..... asNeeded[x]:asNeededBoolean SΣ 0..1 boolean Take "as needed" (for x)
.... route Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept How drug should enter body
Binding: SNOMEDCTRouteCodes (example): A coded concept describing the route or physiological path of administration of a therapeutic agent into or onto the body of a subject.
..... coding Σ 0..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
...... system SΣ 0..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
...... code SΣ 0..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
...... display SΣ 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
.... doseAndRate Σ 0..* Element Amount of medication administered
..... Slices for dose[x] Σ 0..1 Amount of medication per dose
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
...... doseRange Range
...... doseQuantity Quantity(SimpleQuantity)
...... dose[x]:doseQuantity SΣ 0..1 SimpleQuantity Amount of medication per dose
...... dose[x]:doseRange Σ 0..1 Range Amount of medication per dose
....... low SΣ 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Low limit
........ value SΣ 0..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
........ system SΣC 0..1 uri System that defines coded unit form
........ code SΣ 0..1 code Coded form of the unit
....... high SΣ 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) High limit
........ value SΣ 0..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
........ system SΣC 0..1 uri System that defines coded unit form
........ code SΣ 0..1 code Coded form of the unit
... dispenseRequest S 0..1 BackboneElement Medication supply authorization
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... validityPeriod S 0..1 Period Time period supply is authorized for
..... start SΣC 0..1 dateTime Starting time with inclusive boundary
..... end SΣC 0..1 dateTime End time with inclusive boundary, if not ongoing
.... numberOfRepeatsAllowed S 0..1 unsignedInt Number of refills authorized
.... quantity S 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Amount of medication to supply per dispense
..... value SΣ 0..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
..... unit SΣ 0..1 string Unit representation
..... system SΣC 0..1 uri System that defines coded unit form
..... code SΣ 0..1 code Coded form of the unit
.... expectedSupplyDuration S 0..1 Duration Number of days supply per dispense
... substitution S 0..1 BackboneElement Any restrictions on medication substitution
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... Slices for allowed[x] 1..1 Whether substitution is allowed or not
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
Binding: ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode (example): Identifies the type of substitution allowed.
..... allowedBoolean boolean
..... allowedCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
..... allowed[x]:allowedBoolean S 0..1 boolean Whether substitution is allowed or not
.... reason S 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 S 0..1 Reference(MedicationRequest) An order/prescription that is being replaced
... detectedIssue S 0..* Reference(DetectedIssue) Clinical Issue with action
... eventHistory S 0..* Reference(Provenance) A list of events of interest in the lifecycle

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Terminology Bindings

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.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.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept Base example SNOMED CT Medication Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.reasonCode Base example Condition/Problem/Diagnosis Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.​asNeeded[x] Base example SNOMED CT Medication As Needed Reason Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.​route Base example SNOMED CT Route Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.substitution.​allowed[x] Base example ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode 📦3.0.0 THO v7.0
MedicationRequest.substitution.​reason Base example SubstanceAdminSubstitutionReason 📦3.0.0 THO v7.0

Constraints

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

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. MedicationRequest 0..* MedicationRequest Ordering of medication for patient or group
... meta S 1..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
.... profile S 1..* canonical(StructureDefinition) Profiles this resource claims to conform to.
... status S 1..1 code active | on-hold | cancelled | completed | entered-in-error | stopped | draft | unknown
... intent S 1..1 code proposal | plan | order | original-order | reflex-order | filler-order | instance-order | option
... Slices for medication[x] 1..1 CodeableConcept, Reference(Medication) Medication to be taken
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
.... medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept S 0..1 CodeableConcept Medication to be taken
..... coding
...... system S 0..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
...... code S 0..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
...... display S 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
... subject S 1..1 Reference(Patient - ePrescription) Who or group medication request is for
... encounter S 0..1 Reference(Encounter) Encounter created as part of encounter/admission/stay
... supportingInformation S 0..* Reference(Resource) Information to support ordering of the medication
... authoredOn S 1..1 dateTime When request was initially authored
... requester S 1..1 Reference(Practitioner - ePrescription) Who/What requested the Request
... performer S 0..1 Reference(Organization - ePrescription) Intended performer of administration
... recorder S 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole) Person who entered the request
... reasonCode S 0..* CodeableConcept Reason or indication for ordering or not ordering the medication
.... coding S 0..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
..... system S 0..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
..... code S 0..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
..... display S 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
... reasonReference S 0..* Reference(Condition | Observation) Condition or observation that supports why the prescription is being written
... note S 0..* Annotation Information about the prescription
... dosageInstruction S 0..* Dosage How the medication should be taken
.... text S 0..1 string Free text dosage instructions e.g. SIG
.... timing S 0..1 Timing See Frequency Guide
.... Slices for asNeeded[x] 0..1 boolean, CodeableConcept Take "as needed" (for x)
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
..... asNeeded[x]:asNeededBoolean S 0..1 boolean Take "as needed" (for x)
.... route
..... coding
...... system S 0..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
...... code S 0..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
...... display S 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
.... doseAndRate
..... Slices for dose[x] 0..1 Range, SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Amount of medication per dose
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
...... dose[x]:doseQuantity S 0..1 SimpleQuantity Amount of medication per dose
...... dose[x]:doseRange 0..1 Range Amount of medication per dose
....... low S 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Low limit
........ value S 0..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
........ system S 0..1 uri System that defines coded unit form
........ code S 0..1 code Coded form of the unit
....... high S 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) High limit
........ value S 0..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
........ system S 0..1 uri System that defines coded unit form
........ code S 0..1 code Coded form of the unit
... dispenseRequest S 0..1 BackboneElement Medication supply authorization
.... validityPeriod S 0..1 Period Time period supply is authorized for
..... start S 0..1 dateTime Starting time with inclusive boundary
..... end S 0..1 dateTime End time with inclusive boundary, if not ongoing
.... numberOfRepeatsAllowed S 0..1 unsignedInt Number of refills authorized
.... quantity S 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Amount of medication to supply per dispense
..... value S 0..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
..... unit S 0..1 string Unit representation
..... system S 0..1 uri System that defines coded unit form
..... code S 0..1 code Coded form of the unit
.... expectedSupplyDuration S 0..1 Duration Number of days supply per dispense
... substitution S 0..1 BackboneElement Any restrictions on medication substitution
.... Slices for allowed[x] 1..1 boolean, CodeableConcept Whether substitution is allowed or not
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
..... allowed[x]:allowedBoolean S 0..1 boolean Whether substitution is allowed or not
.... reason S 0..1 CodeableConcept Why should (not) substitution be made
... priorPrescription S 0..1 Reference(MedicationRequest) An order/prescription that is being replaced
... detectedIssue S 0..* Reference(DetectedIssue) Clinical Issue with action
... eventHistory S 0..* Reference(Provenance) A list of events of interest in the lifecycle

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Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. MedicationRequest 0..* MedicationRequest Ordering of medication for patient or group
... id Σ 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... meta SΣ 1..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... versionId Σ 0..1 id Version specific identifier
.... lastUpdated Σ 0..1 instant When the resource version last changed
.... source Σ 0..1 uri Identifies where the resource comes from
.... profile SΣ 1..* canonical(StructureDefinition) Profiles this resource claims to conform to.
.... security Σ 0..* Coding Security Labels applied to this resource
Binding: All Security Labels (extensible): Security Labels from the Healthcare Privacy and Security Classification System.
.... tag Σ 0..* Coding Tags applied to this resource
Binding: CommonTags (example): Codes that represent various types of tags, commonly workflow-related; e.g. "Needs review by Dr. Jones".
... implicitRules ?!Σ 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.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
... 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
... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier 0..* Identifier External ids for this request
... status ?!SΣ 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 ?!SΣ 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 SΣ 0..1 code routine | urgent | asap | stat
Binding: RequestPriority (required): Identifies the level of importance to be assigned to actioning the request.
... doNotPerform ?!Σ 0..1 boolean True if request is prohibiting action
... reported[x] Σ 0..1 Reported rather than primary record
.... reportedBoolean boolean
.... reportedReference Reference(Patient | Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson | Organization)
... Slices for medication[x] Σ 1..1 Medication to be taken
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
Binding: SNOMEDCTMedicationCodes (example): A coded concept identifying substance or product that can be ordered.
.... medicationCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
.... medicationReference Reference(Medication)
.... medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept SΣ 0..1 CodeableConcept Medication to be taken
Binding: SNOMEDCTMedicationCodes (example): A coded concept identifying substance or product that can be ordered.
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... coding Σ 0..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
...... system SΣ 0..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
...... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
...... code SΣ 0..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
...... display SΣ 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
...... userSelected Σ 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
..... text Σ 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
... subject SΣ 1..1 Reference(Patient - ePrescription) Who or group medication request is for
... encounter S 0..1 Reference(Encounter) Encounter created as part of encounter/admission/stay
... supportingInformation S 0..* Reference(Resource) Information to support ordering of the medication
... authoredOn SΣ 1..1 dateTime When request was initially authored
... requester SΣ 1..1 Reference(Practitioner - ePrescription) Who/What requested the Request
... performer S 0..1 Reference(Organization - ePrescription) Intended performer of administration
... performerType Σ 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 S 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole) Person who entered the request
... reasonCode S 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.
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... coding SΣ 0..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... system SΣ 0..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
..... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
..... code SΣ 0..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
..... display SΣ 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
..... userSelected Σ 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
.... text Σ 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
... reasonReference S 0..* Reference(Condition | Observation) Condition or observation that supports why the prescription is being written
... instantiatesCanonical Σ 0..* canonical() Instantiates FHIR protocol or definition
... instantiatesUri Σ 0..* uri Instantiates external protocol or definition
... basedOn Σ 0..* Reference(CarePlan | MedicationRequest | ServiceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation) What request fulfills
... groupIdentifier Σ 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 S 0..* Annotation Information about the prescription
... dosageInstruction S 0..* Dosage How the medication should be taken
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... sequence Σ 0..1 integer The order of the dosage instructions
.... text SΣ 0..1 string Free text dosage instructions e.g. SIG
.... additionalInstruction Σ 0..* CodeableConcept Supplemental instruction or warnings to the patient - e.g. "with meals", "may cause drowsiness"
Binding: SNOMEDCTAdditionalDosageInstructions (example): A coded concept identifying additional instructions such as "take with water" or "avoid operating heavy machinery".
.... patientInstruction Σ 0..1 string Patient or consumer oriented instructions
.... timing SΣ 0..1 Timing See Frequency Guide
.... Slices for asNeeded[x] Σ 0..1 Take "as needed" (for x)
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
Binding: SNOMEDCTMedicationAsNeededReasonCodes (example): A coded concept identifying the precondition that should be met or evaluated prior to consuming or administering a medication dose. For example "pain", "30 minutes prior to sexual intercourse", "on flare-up" etc.
..... asNeededBoolean boolean
..... asNeededCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
..... asNeeded[x]:asNeededBoolean SΣ 0..1 boolean Take "as needed" (for x)
.... site Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept Body site to administer to
Binding: SNOMEDCTAnatomicalStructureForAdministrationSiteCodes (example): A coded concept describing the site location the medicine enters into or onto the body.
.... route Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept How drug should enter body
Binding: SNOMEDCTRouteCodes (example): A coded concept describing the route or physiological path of administration of a therapeutic agent into or onto the body of a subject.
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... coding Σ 0..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
...... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
...... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
...... system SΣ 0..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
...... version Σ 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
...... code SΣ 0..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
...... display SΣ 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
...... userSelected Σ 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
..... text Σ 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
.... method Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept Technique for administering medication
Binding: SNOMEDCTAdministrationMethodCodes (example): A coded concept describing the technique by which the medicine is administered.
.... doseAndRate Σ 0..* Element Amount of medication administered
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... type Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept The kind of dose or rate specified
Binding: DoseAndRateType (example): The kind of dose or rate specified.
..... Slices for dose[x] Σ 0..1 Amount of medication per dose
Slice: Unordered, Closed by type:$this
...... doseRange Range
...... doseQuantity Quantity(SimpleQuantity)
...... dose[x]:doseQuantity SΣ 0..1 SimpleQuantity Amount of medication per dose
...... dose[x]:doseRange Σ 0..1 Range Amount of medication per dose
....... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
....... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
....... low SΣ 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Low limit
........ id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
........ extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
........ value SΣ 0..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
........ unit Σ 0..1 string Unit representation
........ system SΣC 0..1 uri System that defines coded unit form
........ code SΣ 0..1 code Coded form of the unit
....... high SΣ 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) High limit
........ id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
........ extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
........ value SΣ 0..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
........ unit Σ 0..1 string Unit representation
........ system SΣC 0..1 uri System that defines coded unit form
........ code SΣ 0..1 code Coded form of the unit
..... rate[x] Σ 0..1 Amount of medication per unit of time
...... rateRatio Ratio
...... rateRange Range
...... rateQuantity Quantity(SimpleQuantity)
.... maxDosePerPeriod Σ 0..1 Ratio Upper limit on medication per unit of time
.... maxDosePerAdministration Σ 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Upper limit on medication per administration
.... maxDosePerLifetime Σ 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Upper limit on medication per lifetime of the patient
... dispenseRequest S 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 ?!Σ 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 ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
..... quantity 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) First fill quantity
..... duration 0..1 Duration First fill duration
.... dispenseInterval 0..1 Duration Minimum period of time between dispenses
.... validityPeriod S 0..1 Period Time period supply is authorized for
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... start SΣC 0..1 dateTime Starting time with inclusive boundary
..... end SΣC 0..1 dateTime End time with inclusive boundary, if not ongoing
.... numberOfRepeatsAllowed S 0..1 unsignedInt Number of refills authorized
.... quantity S 0..1 SimpleQuantity(4.0.1) Amount of medication to supply per dispense
..... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... value SΣ 0..1 decimal Numerical value (with implicit precision)
..... unit SΣ 0..1 string Unit representation
..... system SΣC 0..1 uri System that defines coded unit form
..... code SΣ 0..1 code Coded form of the unit
.... expectedSupplyDuration S 0..1 Duration Number of days supply per dispense
.... performer 0..1 Reference(Organization) Intended dispenser
... substitution S 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 ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... Slices for allowed[x] 1..1 Whether substitution is allowed or not
Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this
Binding: ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode (example): Identifies the type of substitution allowed.
..... allowedBoolean boolean
..... allowedCodeableConcept CodeableConcept
..... allowed[x]:allowedBoolean S 0..1 boolean Whether substitution is allowed or not
.... reason S 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 S 0..1 Reference(MedicationRequest) An order/prescription that is being replaced
... detectedIssue S 0..* Reference(DetectedIssue) Clinical Issue with action
... eventHistory S 0..* Reference(Provenance) A list of events of interest in the lifecycle

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
MedicationRequest.meta.​security Base extensible SecurityLabels 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.meta.​tag Base example Common Tags 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
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.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept 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.dosageInstruction.​additionalInstruction Base example SNOMED CT Additional Dosage Instructions 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.​asNeeded[x] Base example SNOMED CT Medication As Needed Reason Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.​site Base example SNOMED CT Anatomical Structure for Administration Site Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.​route Base example SNOMED CT Route Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.​method Base example SNOMED CT Administration Method Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.​doseAndRate.type Base example DoseAndRateType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
MedicationRequest.substitution.​allowed[x] Base example ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode 📦3.0.0 THO v7.0
MedicationRequest.substitution.​reason Base example SubstanceAdminSubstitutionReason 📦3.0.0 THO v7.0

Constraints

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()

This structure is derived from MedicationRequest

Summary

Mandatory: 4 elements
Must-Support: 56 elements

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

  • The element 1 is sliced based on the value of MedicationRequest.medication[x]
  • The element 1 is sliced based on the value of MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.asNeeded[x]
  • The element 1 is sliced based on the value of MedicationRequest.dosageInstruction.doseAndRate.dose[x]
  • The element 1 is sliced based on the value of MedicationRequest.substitution.allowed[x]

 

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