MedicationRequest

draftResource61 elementsv4.0.1

An order or request for both supply of the medication and the instructions for administration of the medication to a patient. The resource is called "MedicationRequest" rather than "MedicationPrescription" or "MedicationOrder" to generalize the use across inpatient and outpatient settings, including care plans, etc., and to harmonize with workflow patterns.

Metadata

hl7.org/fhir

Canonical URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/MedicationRequest
ID: MedicationRequest
Type
Base Definition
Derivation: specialization
Publisher: Health Level Seven International (Pharmacy)
Version: 4.0.1

Path	Card.	Type	Description
`MedicationRequest`	`0..*`		Ordering of medication for patient or group
`id`	`0..1`	string	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 contentpreferred: languages
`text`	`0..1`	Narrative	Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
`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`	`1..1`	code	active \| on-hold \| cancelled \| completed \| entered-in-error \| stopped \| draft \| unknownrequired: medicationrequest-status
`statusReason`	`0..1`	CodeableConcept	Reason for current statusexample: medicationrequest-status-reason
`intent`	`1..1`	code	proposal \| plan \| order \| original-order \| reflex-order \| filler-order \| instance-order \| optionrequired: medicationrequest-intent
`category`	`0..*`	CodeableConcept	Type of medication usageexample: medicationrequest-category
`priority`	`0..1`	code	routine \| urgent \| asap \| statrequired: request-priority
`doNotPerform`	`0..1`	boolean	True if request is prohibiting action
`reported[x]`	`0..1`	booleanReference	Reported rather than primary record
`medication[x]`	`1..1`	CodeableConcept Reference	Medication to be takenexample: medication-codes
`subject`	`1..1`	Reference	Who or group medication request is for
`encounter`	`0..1`	Reference	Encounter created as part of encounter/admission/stay
`supportingInformation`	`0..*`	Reference	Information to support ordering of the medication
`authoredOn`	`0..1`	dateTime	When request was initially authored
`requester`	`0..1`	Reference	Who/What requested the Request
`performer`	`0..1`	Reference	Intended performer of administration
`performerType`	`0..1`	CodeableConcept	Desired kind of performer of the medication administrationexample: performer-role
`recorder`	`0..1`	Reference	Person who entered the request
`reasonCode`	`0..*`	CodeableConcept	Reason or indication for ordering or not ordering the medicationexample: condition-code
`reasonReference`	`0..*`	Reference	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	What request fulfills
`groupIdentifier`	`0..1`	Identifier	Composite request this is part of
`courseOfTherapyType`	`0..1`	CodeableConcept	Overall pattern of medication administrationexample: medicationrequest-course-of-therapy
`insurance`	`0..*`	Reference	Associated insurance coverage
`note`	`0..*`	Annotation	Information about the prescription
`dosageInstruction`	`0..*`	Dosage	How the medication should be taken
`dispenseRequest`	`0..1`	BackboneElement	Medication supply authorization
`substitution`	`0..1`	BackboneElement	Any restrictions on medication substitution
`priorPrescription`	`0..1`	Reference	An order/prescription that is being replaced
`detectedIssue`	`0..*`	Reference	Clinical Issue with action
`eventHistory`	`0..*`	Reference	A list of events of interest in the lifecycle