MedicationDispenseCategory

MedicationDispenseCategory

draftFHIR R3 package : Core3.0.2complete3 concepts

A code describing where the dispensed medication is expected to be consumed or administered

Metadata

hl7.org/fhir
Canonical URL
http://hl7.org/fhir/medication-dispense-category
ID
medication-dispense-category
Version
3.0.2
Publisher
HL7 (FHIR Project)
Case Sensitive
Yes

Concepts (3)

CodeDisplayDefinition
inpatientInpatientIncludes dispenses for medications to be administered or consumed in an inpatient or acute care setting
outpatientOutpatientIncludes dispenses for medications to be administered or consumed in an outpatient setting (for example, Emergency Department, Outpatient Clinic, Outpatient Surgery, Doctor's office)
communityCommunityIncludes dispenses for medications to be administered or consumed by the patient in their home (this would include long term care or nursing homes, hospices, etc)