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Resource Profile: PR_MedicationStatement - Detailed Descriptions

Draft as of 2023-12-13

Definitions for the medication-statement resource profile.

Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be found here

0. MedicationStatement
2. MedicationStatement.id
Must Supporttrue
4. MedicationStatement.meta
Must Supporttrue
6. MedicationStatement.meta.source
Must Supporttrue
8. MedicationStatement.meta.profile
Must Supporttrue
10. MedicationStatement.identifier
NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
Must Supporttrue
12. MedicationStatement.basedOn
Must Supporttrue
14. MedicationStatement.partOf
Must Supporttrue
16. MedicationStatement.status
Must Supporttrue
18. MedicationStatement.category
Must Supporttrue
20. MedicationStatement.category.coding
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.category.coding. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • pattern @ $this
22. MedicationStatement.category.coding:usageCategory
Slice NameusageCategory
Control0..*
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from Medication usage category codes
Pattern Value&lt;valueCoding&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/medication-statement-category&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueCoding&gt;<br/>
24. MedicationStatement.medication[x]
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Must Supporttrue
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.medication[x]. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • type @ $this
26. MedicationStatement.medication[x]:medicationReference
Slice NamemedicationReference
Control0..1
TypeReference(Medication)
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Must Supporttrue
28. MedicationStatement.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept
Slice NamemedicationCodeableConcept
Control0..1
TypeCodeableConcept
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Must Supporttrue
30. MedicationStatement.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept.coding
Must Supporttrue
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.medication[x].coding. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • pattern @ $this
32. MedicationStatement.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept.coding:Pharmazentralnummer
Slice NamePharmazentralnummer
Control0..*
Must Supporttrue
Pattern Value&lt;valueCoding&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://fhir.de/CodeSystem/ifa/pzn&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueCoding&gt;<br/>
34. MedicationStatement.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept.coding:Pharmazentralnummer.system
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
36. MedicationStatement.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept.coding:Pharmazentralnummer.code
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
38. MedicationStatement.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept.coding:atcClassDe
Slice NameatcClassDe
Definition

ATC-Codes für Fertigarzneimittel bspw. von Kombiprodukten

ShortATC Klassifikation deutsche Version
Control0..*
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from ATC
Must Supporttrue
Pattern Value&lt;valueCoding&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://fhir.de/CodeSystem/bfarm/atc&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueCoding&gt;<br/>
40. MedicationStatement.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept.coding:atcClassDe.system
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
42. MedicationStatement.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept.coding:atcClassDe.code
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
44. MedicationStatement.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept.coding:atcClassEn
Slice NameatcClassEn
Definition

ATC Classification International WHO Version

ShortAnatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System
Control0..*
Must Supporttrue
Pattern Value&lt;valueCoding&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://www.whocc.no/atc&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueCoding&gt;<br/>
46. MedicationStatement.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept.coding:atcClassEn.system
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
48. MedicationStatement.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept.coding:atcClassEn.code
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
50. MedicationStatement.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept.text
Must Supporttrue
52. MedicationStatement.subject
Must Supporttrue
54. MedicationStatement.context
Must Supporttrue
56. MedicationStatement.effective[x]
Control1..?
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Must Supporttrue
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.effective[x]. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • type @ $this
58. MedicationStatement.effective[x]:effectiveDateTime
Slice NameeffectiveDateTime
Control0..1
TypedateTime
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
60. MedicationStatement.effective[x]:effectivePeriod
Slice NameeffectivePeriod
Control0..1
TypePeriod
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Must Supporttrue
62. MedicationStatement.dateAsserted
Must Supporttrue
64. MedicationStatement.informationSource
Must Supporttrue
66. MedicationStatement.derivedFrom
TypeReference(Profile Tumor)
Must Supporttrue
68. MedicationStatement.reasonCode
Must Supporttrue
70. MedicationStatement.reasonReference
TypeReference(Profile Tumor Disorder)
Must Supporttrue
72. MedicationStatement.note
Must Supporttrue
74. MedicationStatement.dosage
Must Supporttrue
Invariantsdsg-1: If present, dosage must include free text or structured data (text.exists() or doseAndRate.exists())
76. MedicationStatement.dosage.sequence
Must Supporttrue
78. MedicationStatement.dosage.text
Must Supporttrue
80. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing
Must Supporttrue
82. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.event
Must Supporttrue
84. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat
Must Supporttrue
86. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • type @ $this
88. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsDuration
Slice NameboundsDuration
Control0..1
TypeDuration
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Must Supporttrue
Pattern Value&lt;valueDuration&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://unitsofmeasure.org&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueDuration&gt;<br/>
90. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsDuration.value
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
92. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsDuration.unit
Must Supporttrue
94. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsDuration.system
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
96. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsDuration.code
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
98. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsRange
Slice NameboundsRange
Control0..1
TypeRange
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Must Supporttrue
100. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsRange.low
Must Supporttrue
Pattern Value&lt;valueQuantity&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://unitsofmeasure.org&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueQuantity&gt;<br/>
102. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsRange.low.value
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
104. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsRange.low.unit
Must Supporttrue
106. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsRange.low.system
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
108. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsRange.low.code
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
110. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsRange.high
Must Supporttrue
Pattern Value&lt;valueQuantity&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://unitsofmeasure.org&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueQuantity&gt;<br/>
112. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsRange.high.value
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
114. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsRange.high.unit
Must Supporttrue
116. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsRange.high.system
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
118. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsRange.high.code
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
120. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsPeriod
Slice NameboundsPeriod
Control0..1
TypePeriod
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Must Supporttrue
122. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsPeriod.start
Must Supporttrue
124. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsPeriod.end
Must Supporttrue
126. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.count
Must Supporttrue
128. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.countMax
Must Supporttrue
130. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.duration
Must Supporttrue
132. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.durationMax
Must Supporttrue
134. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.durationUnit
Must Supporttrue
136. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.frequency
Must Supporttrue
138. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.frequencyMax
Must Supporttrue
140. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.period
Must Supporttrue
142. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.periodMax
Must Supporttrue
144. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.periodUnit
Must Supporttrue
146. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.dayOfWeek
Must Supporttrue
148. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.timeOfDay
Must Supporttrue
150. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.when
Must Supporttrue
152. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.offset
Must Supporttrue
154. MedicationStatement.dosage.asNeeded[x]
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Must Supporttrue
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.dosage.asNeeded[x]. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • type @ $this
156. MedicationStatement.dosage.asNeeded[x]:asNeededBoolean
Slice NameasNeededBoolean
Control0..1
Typeboolean
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
158. MedicationStatement.dosage.asNeeded[x]:asNeededCodeableConcept
Slice NameasNeededCodeableConcept
Control0..1
TypeCodeableConcept
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Must Supporttrue
160. MedicationStatement.dosage.site
Must Supporttrue
162. MedicationStatement.dosage.site.coding
Must Supporttrue
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.dosage.site.coding. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • pattern @ $this
164. MedicationStatement.dosage.site.coding:SNOMED
Slice NameSNOMED
Control0..*
BindingFor example codes, see Target Site - IPS

target site IPS

Must Supporttrue
Pattern Value&lt;valueCoding&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://snomed.info/sct&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueCoding&gt;<br/>
166. MedicationStatement.dosage.site.coding:SNOMED.system
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
168. MedicationStatement.dosage.site.coding:SNOMED.code
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
170. MedicationStatement.dosage.route
Must Supporttrue
172. MedicationStatement.dosage.route.coding
Must Supporttrue
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.dosage.route.coding. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • pattern @ $this
174. MedicationStatement.dosage.route.coding:EDQM
Slice NameEDQM
Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from Medicine Route of Administration - IPS

EDQM Standard Terms

Must Supporttrue
Pattern Value&lt;valueCoding&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://standardterms.edqm.eu&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueCoding&gt;<br/>
176. MedicationStatement.dosage.route.coding:EDQM.system
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
178. MedicationStatement.dosage.route.coding:EDQM.code
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
180. MedicationStatement.dosage.route.coding:SNOMED
Slice NameSNOMED
Control0..1
Must Supporttrue
Pattern Value&lt;valueCoding&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://snomed.info/sct&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueCoding&gt;<br/>
182. MedicationStatement.dosage.route.coding:SNOMED.system
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
184. MedicationStatement.dosage.route.coding:SNOMED.code
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
186. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate
Must Supporttrue
188. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Must Supporttrue
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • type @ $this
190. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseRange
Slice NamedoseRange
Control0..1
TypeRange
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Must Supporttrue
192. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseRange.low
Must Supporttrue
Pattern Value&lt;valueQuantity&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://unitsofmeasure.org&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueQuantity&gt;<br/>
194. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseRange.low.value
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
196. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseRange.low.unit
Must Supporttrue
198. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseRange.low.system
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
200. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseRange.low.code
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
202. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseRange.high
Pattern Value&lt;valueQuantity&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://unitsofmeasure.org&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueQuantity&gt;<br/>
204. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseRange.high.value
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
206. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseRange.high.unit
Must Supporttrue
208. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseRange.high.system
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
210. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseRange.high.code
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
212. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseQuantity
Slice NamedoseQuantity
Control0..1
TypeQuantity(SimpleQuantity)
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Must Supporttrue
Pattern Value&lt;valueQuantity&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://unitsofmeasure.org&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueQuantity&gt;<br/>
214. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseQuantity.value
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
216. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseQuantity.unit
Must Supporttrue
218. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseQuantity.system
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
220. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseQuantity.code
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
222. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Must Supporttrue
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • type @ $this
224. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRatio
Slice NamerateRatio
Control0..1
TypeRatio
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Must Supporttrue
226. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRatio.numerator
Must Supporttrue
Pattern Value&lt;valueQuantity&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://unitsofmeasure.org&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueQuantity&gt;<br/>
228. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRatio.numerator.value
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
230. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRatio.numerator.unit
Must Supporttrue
232. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRatio.numerator.system
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
234. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRatio.numerator.code
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
236. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRatio.denominator
Must Supporttrue
Pattern Value&lt;valueQuantity&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://unitsofmeasure.org&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueQuantity&gt;<br/>
238. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRatio.denominator.value
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
240. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRatio.denominator.unit
Must Supporttrue
242. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRatio.denominator.system
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
244. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRatio.denominator.code
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
246. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRange
Slice NamerateRange
Control0..1
TypeRange
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Must Supporttrue
248. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRange.low
Must Supporttrue
Pattern Value&lt;valueQuantity&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://unitsofmeasure.org&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueQuantity&gt;<br/>
250. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRange.low.value
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
252. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRange.low.unit
Must Supporttrue
254. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRange.low.system
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
256. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRange.low.code
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
258. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRange.high
Must Supporttrue
Pattern Value&lt;valueQuantity&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://unitsofmeasure.org&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueQuantity&gt;<br/>
260. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRange.high.value
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
262. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRange.high.unit
Must Supporttrue
264. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRange.high.system
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
266. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRange.high.code
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
268. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateQuantity
Slice NamerateQuantity
Control0..1
TypeQuantity(SimpleQuantity)
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Must Supporttrue
Pattern Value&lt;valueQuantity&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://unitsofmeasure.org&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueQuantity&gt;<br/>
270. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateQuantity.value
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
272. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateQuantity.unit
Must Supporttrue
274. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateQuantity.system
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
276. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateQuantity.code
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
278. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerPeriod
Must Supporttrue
280. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerPeriod.numerator
Must Supporttrue
Pattern Value&lt;valueQuantity&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://unitsofmeasure.org&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueQuantity&gt;<br/>
282. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerPeriod.numerator.value
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
284. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerPeriod.numerator.unit
Must Supporttrue
286. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerPeriod.numerator.system
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
288. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerPeriod.numerator.code
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
290. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerPeriod.denominator
Must Supporttrue
Pattern Value&lt;valueQuantity&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://unitsofmeasure.org&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueQuantity&gt;<br/>
292. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerPeriod.denominator.value
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
294. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerPeriod.denominator.unit
Must Supporttrue
296. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerPeriod.denominator.system
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
298. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerPeriod.denominator.code
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
300. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerAdministration
Must Supporttrue
Pattern Value&lt;valueQuantity&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://unitsofmeasure.org&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueQuantity&gt;<br/>
302. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerAdministration.value
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
304. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerAdministration.unit
Must Supporttrue
306. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerAdministration.system
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue
308. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerAdministration.code
Control1..?
Must Supporttrue

Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be found here

0. MedicationStatement
Definition

A record of a medication that is being consumed by a patient. A MedicationStatement may indicate that the patient may be taking the medication now or has taken the medication in the past or will be taking the medication in the future. The source of this information can be the patient, significant other (such as a family member or spouse), or a clinician. A common scenario where this information is captured is during the history taking process during a patient visit or stay. The medication information may come from sources such as the patient's memory, from a prescription bottle, or from a list of medications the patient, clinician or other party maintains.

The primary difference between a medication statement and a medication administration is that the medication administration has complete administration information and is based on actual administration information from the person who administered the medication. A medication statement is often, if not always, less specific. There is no required date/time when the medication was administered, in fact we only know that a source has reported the patient is taking this medication, where details such as time, quantity, or rate or even medication product may be incomplete or missing or less precise. As stated earlier, the medication statement information may come from the patient's memory, from a prescription bottle or from a list of medications the patient, clinician or other party maintains. Medication administration is more formal and is not missing detailed information.

ShortRecord of medication being taken by a patient
Comments

When interpreting a medicationStatement, the value of the status and NotTaken needed to be considered: MedicationStatement.status + MedicationStatement.wasNotTaken Status=Active + NotTaken=T = Not currently taking Status=Completed + NotTaken=T = Not taken in the past Status=Intended + NotTaken=T = No intention of taking Status=Active + NotTaken=F = Taking, but not as prescribed Status=Active + NotTaken=F = Taking Status=Intended +NotTaken= F = Will be taking (not started) Status=Completed + NotTaken=F = Taken in past Status=In Error + NotTaken=N/A = In Error.

Control0..*
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Invariantsdom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources (contained.contained.empty())
dom-3: 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: 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: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label (contained.meta.security.empty())
dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management (text.`div`.exists())
2. MedicationStatement.id
Definition

The logical id of the resource, as used in the URL for the resource. Once assigned, this value never changes.

ShortLogical id of this artifact
Comments

The only time that a resource does not have an id is when it is being submitted to the server using a create operation.

Control0..1
Typeidstring
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
4. MedicationStatement.meta
Definition

The metadata about the resource. This is content that is maintained by the infrastructure. Changes to the content might not always be associated with version changes to the resource.

ShortMetadata about the resource
Control0..1
TypeMeta
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
6. MedicationStatement.meta.source
Definition

A uri that identifies the source system of the resource. This provides a minimal amount of Provenance information that can be used to track or differentiate the source of information in the resource. The source may identify another FHIR server, document, message, database, etc.

ShortIdentifies where the resource comes from
Comments

In the provenance resource, this corresponds to Provenance.entity.what[x]. The exact use of the source (and the implied Provenance.entity.role) is left to implementer discretion. Only one nominated source is allowed; for additional provenance details, a full Provenance resource should be used.

This element can be used to indicate where the current master source of a resource that has a canonical URL if the resource is no longer hosted at the canonical URL.

Control0..1
Typeuri
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
8. MedicationStatement.meta.profile
Definition

A list of profiles (references to StructureDefinition resources) that this resource claims to conform to. The URL is a reference to StructureDefinition.url.

ShortProfiles this resource claims to conform to
Comments

It is up to the server and/or other infrastructure of policy to determine whether/how these claims are verified and/or updated over time. The list of profile URLs is a set.

Control0..*
Typecanonical(StructureDefinition)
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
10. MedicationStatement.implicitRules
Definition

A reference to a set of rules that were followed when the resource was constructed, and which must be understood when processing the content. Often, this is a reference to an implementation guide that defines the special rules along with other profiles etc.

ShortA set of rules under which this content was created
Comments

Asserting this rule set restricts the content to be only understood by a limited set of trading partners. This inherently limits the usefulness of the data in the long term. However, the existing health eco-system is highly fractured, and not yet ready to define, collect, and exchange data in a generally computable sense. Wherever possible, implementers and/or specification writers should avoid using this element. Often, when used, the URL is a reference to an implementation guide that defines these special rules as part of it's narrative along with other profiles, value sets, etc.

Control0..1
Typeuri
Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because the implicit rules may provide additional knowledge about the resource that modifies it's meaning or interpretation
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
12. MedicationStatement.modifierExtension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the resource that contains them
Summaryfalse
Requirements

Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
14. MedicationStatement.identifier
Definition

Identifiers associated with this Medication Statement that are defined by business processes and/or used to refer to it when a direct URL reference to the resource itself is not appropriate. They are business identifiers assigned to this resource by the performer or other systems and remain constant as the resource is updated and propagates from server to server.

ShortExternal identifier
Comments

This is a business identifier, not a resource identifier.

NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
Control0..*
TypeIdentifier
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
16. MedicationStatement.basedOn
Definition

A plan, proposal or order that is fulfilled in whole or in part by this event.

ShortFulfils plan, proposal or order
Control0..*
TypeReference(MedicationRequest, CarePlan, ServiceRequest)
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
Summarytrue
Requirements

Allows tracing of authorization for the event and tracking whether proposals/recommendations were acted upon.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
18. MedicationStatement.partOf
Definition

A larger event of which this particular event is a component or step.

ShortPart of referenced event
Control0..*
TypeReference(MedicationAdministration, MedicationDispense, MedicationStatement, Procedure, Observation)
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
Summarytrue
Requirements

This should not be used when indicating which resource a MedicationStatement has been derived from. If that is the use case, then MedicationStatement.derivedFrom should be used.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
20. MedicationStatement.status
Definition

A code representing the patient or other source's judgment about the state of the medication used that this statement is about. Generally, this will be active or completed.

Shortactive | completed | entered-in-error | intended | stopped | on-hold | unknown | not-taken
Comments

MedicationStatement is a statement at a point in time. The status is only representative at the point when it was asserted. The value set for MedicationStatement.status contains codes that assert the status of the use of the medication by the patient (for example, stopped or on hold) as well as codes that assert the status of the medication statement itself (for example, entered in error).

This element is labeled as a modifier because the status contains codes that mark the resource as not currently valid.

Control1..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from Medication Status Codeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medication-statement-status|4.0.1

A coded concept indicating the current status of a MedicationStatement.

Typecode
Is Modifiertrue because This element is labelled as a modifier because it is a status element that contains status entered-in-error which means that the resource should not be treated as valid
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
22. MedicationStatement.category
Definition

Indicates where the medication is expected to be consumed or administered.

ShortType of medication usage
Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from Medication usage category codeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medication-statement-category

A coded concept identifying where the medication included in the MedicationStatement is expected to be consumed or administered.

TypeCodeableConcept
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
24. MedicationStatement.category.coding
Definition

A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.

ShortCode defined by a terminology system
Comments

Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

Control0..*
TypeCoding
Is Modifierfalse
Summarytrue
Requirements

Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.category.coding. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • pattern @ $this
26. MedicationStatement.category.coding:usageCategory
Slice NameusageCategory
Definition

A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.

ShortCode defined by a terminology system
Comments

Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

Control0..*
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from For codes, see Medication usage category codes
TypeCoding
Is Modifierfalse
Summarytrue
Requirements

Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

Pattern Value&lt;valueCoding&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/medication-statement-category&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueCoding&gt;<br/>
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
28. MedicationStatement.medication[x]
Definition

Identifies the medication being administered. This is either a link to a resource representing the details of the medication or a simple attribute carrying a code that identifies the medication from a known list of medications.

ShortWhat medication was taken
Comments

If only a code is specified, then it needs to be a code for a specific product. If more information is required, then the use of the medication resource is recommended. For example, if you require form or lot number, then you must reference the Medication resource.

Control1..1
BindingFor example codes, see SNOMEDCTMedicationCodeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medication-codes

A coded concept identifying the substance or product being taken.

TypeChoice of: CodeableConcept, Reference(Medication)
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.medication[x]. The slices are unordered and Closed, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • type @ $this
30. MedicationStatement.medication[x]:medicationReference
Slice NamemedicationReference
Definition

Identifies the medication being administered. This is either a link to a resource representing the details of the medication or a simple attribute carrying a code that identifies the medication from a known list of medications.

ShortWhat medication was taken
Comments

If only a code is specified, then it needs to be a code for a specific product. If more information is required, then the use of the medication resource is recommended. For example, if you require form or lot number, then you must reference the Medication resource.

Control01..1
TypeReference(Medication), CodeableConcept
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
32. MedicationStatement.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept
Slice NamemedicationCodeableConcept
Definition

Identifies the medication being administered. This is either a link to a resource representing the details of the medication or a simple attribute carrying a code that identifies the medication from a known list of medications.

ShortWhat medication was taken
Comments

If only a code is specified, then it needs to be a code for a specific product. If more information is required, then the use of the medication resource is recommended. For example, if you require form or lot number, then you must reference the Medication resource.

Control01..1
BindingFor example codes, see SNOMEDCTMedicationCodeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medication-codes

A coded concept identifying the substance or product being taken.

TypeCodeableConcept, Reference(Medication)
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
34. MedicationStatement.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept.coding
Definition

A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.

ShortCode defined by a terminology system
Comments

Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

Control0..*
TypeCoding
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.medication[x].coding. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • pattern @ $this
36. MedicationStatement.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept.coding:Pharmazentralnummer
Slice NamePharmazentralnummer
Definition

A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.

ShortCode defined by a terminology system
Comments

Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

Control0..*
TypeCoding
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

Pattern Value&lt;valueCoding&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://fhir.de/CodeSystem/ifa/pzn&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueCoding&gt;<br/>
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
38. MedicationStatement.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept.coding:Pharmazentralnummer.system
Definition

The identification of the code system that defines the meaning of the symbol in the code.

ShortIdentity of the terminology system
Comments

The URI may be an OID (urn:oid:...) or a UUID (urn:uuid:...). OIDs and UUIDs SHALL be references to the HL7 OID registry. Otherwise, the URI should come from HL7's list of FHIR defined special URIs or it should reference to some definition that establishes the system clearly and unambiguously.

Control10..1
Typeuri
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to be unambiguous about the source of the definition of the symbol.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
40. MedicationStatement.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept.coding:Pharmazentralnummer.code
Definition

A symbol in syntax defined by the system. The symbol may be a predefined code or an expression in a syntax defined by the coding system (e.g. post-coordination).

ShortSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Control10..1
Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to refer to a particular code in the system.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
42. MedicationStatement.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept.coding:atcClassDe
Slice NameatcClassDe
Definition

ATC-Codes für Fertigarzneimittel bspw. von Kombiprodukten


A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.

ShortATC Klassifikation deutsche VersionCode defined by a terminology system
Comments

Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

Control0..*
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from For codes, see ATC
TypeCoding
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

Pattern Value&lt;valueCoding&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://fhir.de/CodeSystem/bfarm/atc&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueCoding&gt;<br/>
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
44. MedicationStatement.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept.coding:atcClassDe.system
Definition

The identification of the code system that defines the meaning of the symbol in the code.

ShortIdentity of the terminology system
Comments

The URI may be an OID (urn:oid:...) or a UUID (urn:uuid:...). OIDs and UUIDs SHALL be references to the HL7 OID registry. Otherwise, the URI should come from HL7's list of FHIR defined special URIs or it should reference to some definition that establishes the system clearly and unambiguously.

Control10..1
Typeuri
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to be unambiguous about the source of the definition of the symbol.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
46. MedicationStatement.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept.coding:atcClassDe.code
Definition

A symbol in syntax defined by the system. The symbol may be a predefined code or an expression in a syntax defined by the coding system (e.g. post-coordination).

ShortSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Control10..1
Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to refer to a particular code in the system.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
48. MedicationStatement.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept.coding:atcClassEn
Slice NameatcClassEn
Definition

ATC Classification International WHO Version


A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.

ShortAnatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification SystemCode defined by a terminology system
Comments

Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

Control0..*
TypeCoding
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

Pattern Value&lt;valueCoding&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://www.whocc.no/atc&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueCoding&gt;<br/>
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
50. MedicationStatement.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept.coding:atcClassEn.system
Definition

The identification of the code system that defines the meaning of the symbol in the code.

ShortIdentity of the terminology system
Comments

The URI may be an OID (urn:oid:...) or a UUID (urn:uuid:...). OIDs and UUIDs SHALL be references to the HL7 OID registry. Otherwise, the URI should come from HL7's list of FHIR defined special URIs or it should reference to some definition that establishes the system clearly and unambiguously.

Control10..1
Typeuri
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to be unambiguous about the source of the definition of the symbol.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
52. MedicationStatement.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept.coding:atcClassEn.code
Definition

A symbol in syntax defined by the system. The symbol may be a predefined code or an expression in a syntax defined by the coding system (e.g. post-coordination).

ShortSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Control10..1
Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to refer to a particular code in the system.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
54. MedicationStatement.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept.text
Definition

A human language representation of the concept as seen/selected/uttered by the user who entered the data and/or which represents the intended meaning of the user.

ShortPlain text representation of the concept
Comments

Very often the text is the same as a displayName of one of the codings.

Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

The codes from the terminologies do not always capture the correct meaning with all the nuances of the human using them, or sometimes there is no appropriate code at all. In these cases, the text is used to capture the full meaning of the source.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
56. MedicationStatement.subject
Definition

The person, animal or group who is/was taking the medication.

ShortWho is/was taking the medication
Control1..1
TypeReference(Patient, Group)
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
58. MedicationStatement.context
Definition

The encounter or episode of care that establishes the context for this MedicationStatement.

ShortEncounter / Episode associated with MedicationStatement
Control0..1
TypeReference(Encounter, EpisodeOfCare)
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
60. MedicationStatement.effective[x]
Definition

The interval of time during which it is being asserted that the patient is/was/will be taking the medication (or was not taking, when the MedicationStatement.taken element is No).

ShortThe date/time or interval when the medication is/was/will be taken
Comments

This attribute reflects the period over which the patient consumed the medication and is expected to be populated on the majority of Medication Statements. If the medication is still being taken at the time the statement is recorded, the "end" date will be omitted. The date/time attribute supports a variety of dates - year, year/month and exact date. If something more than this is required, this should be conveyed as text.

Control10..1
TypeChoice of: dateTime, Period
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.effective[x]. The slices are unordered and Closed, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • type @ $this
62. MedicationStatement.effective[x]:effectiveDateTime
Slice NameeffectiveDateTime
Definition

The interval of time during which it is being asserted that the patient is/was/will be taking the medication (or was not taking, when the MedicationStatement.taken element is No).

ShortThe date/time or interval when the medication is/was/will be taken
Comments

This attribute reflects the period over which the patient consumed the medication and is expected to be populated on the majority of Medication Statements. If the medication is still being taken at the time the statement is recorded, the "end" date will be omitted. The date/time attribute supports a variety of dates - year, year/month and exact date. If something more than this is required, this should be conveyed as text.

Control0..1
TypedateTime, Period
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
64. MedicationStatement.effective[x]:effectivePeriod
Slice NameeffectivePeriod
Definition

The interval of time during which it is being asserted that the patient is/was/will be taking the medication (or was not taking, when the MedicationStatement.taken element is No).

ShortThe date/time or interval when the medication is/was/will be taken
Comments

This attribute reflects the period over which the patient consumed the medication and is expected to be populated on the majority of Medication Statements. If the medication is still being taken at the time the statement is recorded, the "end" date will be omitted. The date/time attribute supports a variety of dates - year, year/month and exact date. If something more than this is required, this should be conveyed as text.

Control0..1
TypePeriod, dateTime
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
66. MedicationStatement.dateAsserted
Definition

The date when the medication statement was asserted by the information source.

ShortWhen the statement was asserted?
Control0..1
TypedateTime
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
68. MedicationStatement.informationSource
Definition

The person or organization that provided the information about the taking of this medication. Note: Use derivedFrom when a MedicationStatement is derived from other resources, e.g. Claim or MedicationRequest.

ShortPerson or organization that provided the information about the taking of this medication
Control0..1
TypeReference(Patient, Practitioner, PractitionerRole, RelatedPerson, Organization)
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
Summaryfalse
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
70. MedicationStatement.derivedFrom
Definition

Allows linking the MedicationStatement to the underlying MedicationRequest, or to other information that supports or is used to derive the MedicationStatement.

ShortAdditional supporting information
Comments

Likely references would be to MedicationRequest, MedicationDispense, Claim, Observation or QuestionnaireAnswers. The most common use cases for deriving a MedicationStatement comes from creating a MedicationStatement from a MedicationRequest or from a lab observation or a claim. it should be noted that the amount of information that is available varies from the type resource that you derive the MedicationStatement from.

Control0..*
TypeReference(Profile Tumor, Resource)
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summaryfalse
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
72. MedicationStatement.reasonCode
Definition

A reason for why the medication is being/was taken.

ShortReason for why the medication is being/was taken
Comments

This could be a diagnosis code. If a full condition record exists or additional detail is needed, use reasonForUseReference.

Control0..*
BindingFor example codes, see Condition/Problem/DiagnosisCodeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/condition-code

A coded concept identifying why the medication is being taken.

TypeCodeableConcept
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summaryfalse
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
74. MedicationStatement.reasonReference
Definition

Condition or observation that supports why the medication is being/was taken.

ShortCondition or observation that supports why the medication is being/was taken
Comments

This is a reference to a condition that is the reason why the medication is being/was taken. If only a code exists, use reasonForUseCode.

Control0..*
TypeReference(Profile Tumor Disorder, Condition, Observation, DiagnosticReport)
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summaryfalse
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
76. MedicationStatement.note
Definition

Provides extra information about the medication statement that is not conveyed by the other attributes.

ShortFurther information about the statement
Control0..*
TypeAnnotation
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summaryfalse
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
78. MedicationStatement.dosage
Definition

Indicates how the medication is/was or should be taken by the patient.

ShortDetails of how medication is/was taken or should be taken
Comments

The dates included in the dosage on a Medication Statement reflect the dates for a given dose. For example, "from November 1, 2016 to November 3, 2016, take one tablet daily and from November 4, 2016 to November 7, 2016, take two tablets daily." It is expected that this specificity may only be populated where the patient brings in their labeled container or where the Medication Statement is derived from a MedicationRequest.

Control0..*
TypeDosage
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summaryfalse
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
dsg-1: If present, dosage must include free text or structured data (text.exists() or doseAndRate.exists())
80. MedicationStatement.dosage.modifierExtension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
Summarytrue
Requirements

Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
82. MedicationStatement.dosage.sequence
Definition

Indicates the order in which the dosage instructions should be applied or interpreted.

ShortThe order of the dosage instructions
Control0..1
Typeinteger
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

If the sequence number of multiple Dosages is the same, then it is implied that the instructions are to be treated as concurrent. If the sequence number is different, then the Dosages are intended to be sequential.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
84. MedicationStatement.dosage.text
Definition

Free text dosage instructions e.g. SIG.

ShortFree text dosage instructions e.g. SIG
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Free text dosage instructions can be used for cases where the instructions are too complex to code. The content of this attribute does not include the name or description of the medication. When coded instructions are present, the free text instructions may still be present for display to humans taking or administering the medication. It is expected that the text instructions will always be populated. If the dosage.timing attribute is also populated, then the dosage.text should reflect the same information as the timing. Additional information about administration or preparation of the medication should be included as text.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
86. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing
Definition

When medication should be administered.

ShortWhen medication should be administered
Comments

This attribute might not always be populated while the Dosage.text is expected to be populated. If both are populated, then the Dosage.text should reflect the content of the Dosage.timing.

Control0..1
TypeTiming
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

The timing schedule for giving the medication to the patient. This data type allows many different expressions. For example: "Every 8 hours"; "Three times a day"; "1/2 an hour before breakfast for 10 days from 23-Dec 2011:"; "15 Oct 2013, 17 Oct 2013 and 1 Nov 2013". Sometimes, a rate can imply duration when expressed as total volume / duration (e.g. 500mL/2 hours implies a duration of 2 hours). However, when rate doesn't imply duration (e.g. 250mL/hour), then the timing.repeat.duration is needed to convey the infuse over time period.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
88. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.modifierExtension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
Summarytrue
Requirements

Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
90. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.event
Definition

Identifies specific times when the event occurs.

ShortWhen the event occurs
Control0..*
TypedateTime
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

In a Medication Administration Record, for instance, you need to take a general specification, and turn it into a precise specification.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
92. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat
Definition

A set of rules that describe when the event is scheduled.

ShortWhen the event is to occur
Control0..1
TypeElement
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Many timing schedules are determined by regular repetitions.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
tim-1: if there's a duration, there needs to be duration units (duration.empty() or durationUnit.exists())
tim-2: if there's a period, there needs to be period units (period.empty() or periodUnit.exists())
tim-4: duration SHALL be a non-negative value (duration.exists() implies duration >= 0)
tim-5: period SHALL be a non-negative value (period.exists() implies period >= 0)
tim-6: If there's a periodMax, there must be a period (periodMax.empty() or period.exists())
tim-7: If there's a durationMax, there must be a duration (durationMax.empty() or duration.exists())
tim-8: If there's a countMax, there must be a count (countMax.empty() or count.exists())
tim-9: If there's an offset, there must be a when (and not C, CM, CD, CV) (offset.empty() or (when.exists() and ((when in ('C' | 'CM' | 'CD' | 'CV')).not())))
tim-10: If there's a timeOfDay, there cannot be a when, or vice versa (timeOfDay.empty() or when.empty())
tim-1: if there's a duration, there needs to be duration units (duration.empty() or durationUnit.exists())
tim-2: if there's a period, there needs to be period units (period.empty() or periodUnit.exists())
tim-4: duration SHALL be a non-negative value (duration.exists() implies duration >= 0)
tim-5: period SHALL be a non-negative value (period.exists() implies period >= 0)
tim-6: If there's a periodMax, there must be a period (periodMax.empty() or period.exists())
tim-7: If there's a durationMax, there must be a duration (durationMax.empty() or duration.exists())
tim-8: If there's a countMax, there must be a count (countMax.empty() or count.exists())
tim-9: If there's an offset, there must be a when (and not C, CM, CD, CV) (offset.empty() or (when.exists() and ((when in ('C' | 'CM' | 'CD' | 'CV')).not())))
tim-10: If there's a timeOfDay, there cannot be a when, or vice versa (timeOfDay.empty() or when.empty())
94. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]
Definition

Either a duration for the length of the timing schedule, a range of possible length, or outer bounds for start and/or end limits of the timing schedule.

ShortLength/Range of lengths, or (Start and/or end) limits
Control0..1
TypeChoice of: Duration, Range, Period
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Is Modifierfalse
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]. The slices are unordered and Closed, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • type @ $this
96. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsDuration
Slice NameboundsDuration
Definition

Either a duration for the length of the timing schedule, a range of possible length, or outer bounds for start and/or end limits of the timing schedule.

ShortLength/Range of lengths, or (Start and/or end) limits
Control0..1
TypeDuration, Period, Range
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Pattern Value&lt;valueDuration&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://unitsofmeasure.org&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueDuration&gt;<br/>
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
98. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsDuration.value
Definition

The value of the measured amount. The value includes an implicit precision in the presentation of the value.

ShortNumerical value (with implicit precision)
Comments

The implicit precision in the value should always be honored. Monetary values have their own rules for handling precision (refer to standard accounting text books).

Control10..1
Typedecimal
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Precision is handled implicitly in almost all cases of measurement.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
100. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsDuration.comparator
Definition

How the value should be understood and represented - whether the actual value is greater or less than the stated value due to measurement issues; e.g. if the comparator is "<" , then the real value is < stated value.

Short< | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from QuantityComparatorhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1

How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

Typecode
Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as &quot;Is Modifier&quot; because the comparator modifies the interpretation of the value significantly. If there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need a framework for handling measures where the value is <5ug/L or >400mg/L due to the limitations of measuring methodology.

Meaning if MissingIf there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
102. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsDuration.unit
Definition

A human-readable form of the unit.

ShortUnit representation
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

There are many representations for units of measure and in many contexts, particular representations are fixed and required. I.e. mcg for micrograms.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
104. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsDuration.system
Definition

The identification of the system that provides the coded form of the unit.

ShortSystem that defines coded unit form
Control10..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: qty-3
Typeuri
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to know the system that defines the coded form of the unit.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
106. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsDuration.code
Definition

A computer processable form of the unit in some unit representation system.

ShortCoded form of the unit
Comments

The preferred system is UCUM, but SNOMED CT can also be used (for customary units) or ISO 4217 for currency. The context of use may additionally require a code from a particular system.

Control10..1
Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need a computable form of the unit that is fixed across all forms. UCUM provides this for quantities, but SNOMED CT provides many units of interest.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
108. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsRange
Slice NameboundsRange
Definition

Either a duration for the length of the timing schedule, a range of possible length, or outer bounds for start and/or end limits of the timing schedule.

ShortLength/Range of lengths, or (Start and/or end) limits
Control0..1
TypeRange, Period, Duration
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
110. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsRange.low
Definition

The low limit. The boundary is inclusive.

ShortLow limit
Comments

If the low element is missing, the low boundary is not known.

Control0..1
TypeQuantity(SimpleQuantity)
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Pattern Value&lt;valueQuantity&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://unitsofmeasure.org&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueQuantity&gt;<br/>
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
112. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsRange.low.value
Definition

The value of the measured amount. The value includes an implicit precision in the presentation of the value.

ShortNumerical value (with implicit precision)
Comments

The implicit precision in the value should always be honored. Monetary values have their own rules for handling precision (refer to standard accounting text books).

Control10..1
Typedecimal
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Precision is handled implicitly in almost all cases of measurement.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
114. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsRange.low.comparator
Definition

Not allowed to be used in this context


How the value should be understood and represented - whether the actual value is greater or less than the stated value due to measurement issues; e.g. if the comparator is "<" , then the real value is < stated value.

Short< | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Control0..01
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from QuantityComparatorhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1

How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

Typecode
Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as &quot;Is Modifier&quot; because the comparator modifies the interpretation of the value significantly. If there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need a framework for handling measures where the value is <5ug/L or >400mg/L due to the limitations of measuring methodology.

Meaning if MissingIf there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
116. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsRange.low.unit
Definition

A human-readable form of the unit.

ShortUnit representation
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

There are many representations for units of measure and in many contexts, particular representations are fixed and required. I.e. mcg for micrograms.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
118. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsRange.low.system
Definition

The identification of the system that provides the coded form of the unit.

ShortSystem that defines coded unit form
Control10..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: qty-3
Typeuri
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to know the system that defines the coded form of the unit.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
120. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsRange.low.code
Definition

A computer processable form of the unit in some unit representation system.

ShortCoded form of the unit
Comments

The preferred system is UCUM, but SNOMED CT can also be used (for customary units) or ISO 4217 for currency. The context of use may additionally require a code from a particular system.

Control10..1
Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need a computable form of the unit that is fixed across all forms. UCUM provides this for quantities, but SNOMED CT provides many units of interest.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
122. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsRange.high
Definition

The high limit. The boundary is inclusive.

ShortHigh limit
Comments

If the high element is missing, the high boundary is not known.

Control0..1
TypeQuantity(SimpleQuantity)
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Pattern Value&lt;valueQuantity&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://unitsofmeasure.org&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueQuantity&gt;<br/>
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
124. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsRange.high.value
Definition

The value of the measured amount. The value includes an implicit precision in the presentation of the value.

ShortNumerical value (with implicit precision)
Comments

The implicit precision in the value should always be honored. Monetary values have their own rules for handling precision (refer to standard accounting text books).

Control10..1
Typedecimal
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Precision is handled implicitly in almost all cases of measurement.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
126. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsRange.high.comparator
Definition

Not allowed to be used in this context


How the value should be understood and represented - whether the actual value is greater or less than the stated value due to measurement issues; e.g. if the comparator is "<" , then the real value is < stated value.

Short< | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Control0..01
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from QuantityComparatorhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1

How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

Typecode
Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as &quot;Is Modifier&quot; because the comparator modifies the interpretation of the value significantly. If there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need a framework for handling measures where the value is <5ug/L or >400mg/L due to the limitations of measuring methodology.

Meaning if MissingIf there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
128. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsRange.high.unit
Definition

A human-readable form of the unit.

ShortUnit representation
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

There are many representations for units of measure and in many contexts, particular representations are fixed and required. I.e. mcg for micrograms.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
130. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsRange.high.system
Definition

The identification of the system that provides the coded form of the unit.

ShortSystem that defines coded unit form
Control10..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: qty-3
Typeuri
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to know the system that defines the coded form of the unit.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
132. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsRange.high.code
Definition

A computer processable form of the unit in some unit representation system.

ShortCoded form of the unit
Comments

The preferred system is UCUM, but SNOMED CT can also be used (for customary units) or ISO 4217 for currency. The context of use may additionally require a code from a particular system.

Control10..1
Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need a computable form of the unit that is fixed across all forms. UCUM provides this for quantities, but SNOMED CT provides many units of interest.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
134. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsPeriod
Slice NameboundsPeriod
Definition

Either a duration for the length of the timing schedule, a range of possible length, or outer bounds for start and/or end limits of the timing schedule.

ShortLength/Range of lengths, or (Start and/or end) limits
Control0..1
TypePeriod, Duration, Range
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
136. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsPeriod.start
Definition

The start of the period. The boundary is inclusive.

ShortStarting time with inclusive boundary
Comments

If the low element is missing, the meaning is that the low boundary is not known.

Control0..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: per-1
TypedateTime
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
138. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsPeriod.end
Definition

The end of the period. If the end of the period is missing, it means no end was known or planned at the time the instance was created. The start may be in the past, and the end date in the future, which means that period is expected/planned to end at that time.

ShortEnd time with inclusive boundary, if not ongoing
Comments

The high value includes any matching date/time. i.e. 2012-02-03T10:00:00 is in a period that has an end value of 2012-02-03.

Control0..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: per-1
TypedateTime
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Meaning if MissingIf the end of the period is missing, it means that the period is ongoing
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
140. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.count
Definition

A total count of the desired number of repetitions across the duration of the entire timing specification. If countMax is present, this element indicates the lower bound of the allowed range of count values.

ShortNumber of times to repeat
Comments

If you have both bounds and count, then this should be understood as within the bounds period, until count times happens.

Control0..1
TypepositiveInt
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Repetitions may be limited by end time or total occurrences.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
142. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.countMax
Definition

If present, indicates that the count is a range - so to perform the action between [count] and [countMax] times.

ShortMaximum number of times to repeat
Control0..1
TypepositiveInt
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
144. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.duration
Definition

How long this thing happens for when it happens. If durationMax is present, this element indicates the lower bound of the allowed range of the duration.

ShortHow long when it happens
Comments

For some events the duration is part of the definition of the event (e.g. IV infusions, where the duration is implicit in the specified quantity and rate). For others, it's part of the timing specification (e.g. exercise).

Control0..1
Typedecimal
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Some activities are not instantaneous and need to be maintained for a period of time.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
146. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.durationMax
Definition

If present, indicates that the duration is a range - so to perform the action between [duration] and [durationMax] time length.

ShortHow long when it happens (Max)
Comments

For some events the duration is part of the definition of the event (e.g. IV infusions, where the duration is implicit in the specified quantity and rate). For others, it's part of the timing specification (e.g. exercise).

Control0..1
Typedecimal
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Some activities are not instantaneous and need to be maintained for a period of time.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
148. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.durationUnit
Definition

The units of time for the duration, in UCUM units.

Shorts | min | h | d | wk | mo | a - unit of time (UCUM)
Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from UnitsOfTimehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/units-of-time|4.0.1

A unit of time (units from UCUM).

Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
150. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.frequency
Definition

The number of times to repeat the action within the specified period. If frequencyMax is present, this element indicates the lower bound of the allowed range of the frequency.

ShortEvent occurs frequency times per period
Control0..1
TypepositiveInt
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Meaning if MissingIf no frequency is stated, the assumption is that the event occurs once per period, but systems SHOULD always be specific about this
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
152. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.frequencyMax
Definition

If present, indicates that the frequency is a range - so to repeat between [frequency] and [frequencyMax] times within the period or period range.

ShortEvent occurs up to frequencyMax times per period
Control0..1
TypepositiveInt
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
154. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.period
Definition

Indicates the duration of time over which repetitions are to occur; e.g. to express "3 times per day", 3 would be the frequency and "1 day" would be the period. If periodMax is present, this element indicates the lower bound of the allowed range of the period length.

ShortEvent occurs frequency times per period
Control0..1
Typedecimal
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
156. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.periodMax
Definition

If present, indicates that the period is a range from [period] to [periodMax], allowing expressing concepts such as "do this once every 3-5 days.

ShortUpper limit of period (3-4 hours)
Control0..1
Typedecimal
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
158. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.periodUnit
Definition

The units of time for the period in UCUM units.

Shorts | min | h | d | wk | mo | a - unit of time (UCUM)
Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from UnitsOfTimehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/units-of-time|4.0.1

A unit of time (units from UCUM).

Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
160. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.dayOfWeek
Definition

If one or more days of week is provided, then the action happens only on the specified day(s).

Shortmon | tue | wed | thu | fri | sat | sun
Comments

If no days are specified, the action is assumed to happen every day as otherwise specified. The elements frequency and period cannot be used as well as dayOfWeek.

Control0..*
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from DaysOfWeekhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/days-of-week|4.0.1
Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
162. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.timeOfDay
Definition

Specified time of day for action to take place.

ShortTime of day for action
Comments

When time of day is specified, it is inferred that the action happens every day (as filtered by dayofWeek) on the specified times. The elements when, frequency and period cannot be used as well as timeOfDay.

Control0..*
Typetime
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
164. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.when
Definition

An approximate time period during the day, potentially linked to an event of daily living that indicates when the action should occur.

ShortCode for time period of occurrence
Comments

When more than one event is listed, the event is tied to the union of the specified events.

Control0..*
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from EventTiminghttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/event-timing|4.0.1

Real world event relating to the schedule.

Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Timings are frequently determined by occurrences such as waking, eating and sleep.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
166. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.offset
Definition

The number of minutes from the event. If the event code does not indicate whether the minutes is before or after the event, then the offset is assumed to be after the event.

ShortMinutes from event (before or after)
Control0..1
TypeunsignedInt
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
168. MedicationStatement.dosage.asNeeded[x]
Definition

Indicates whether the Medication is only taken when needed within a specific dosing schedule (Boolean option), or it indicates the precondition for taking the Medication (CodeableConcept).

ShortTake "as needed" (for x)
Comments

Can express "as needed" without a reason by setting the Boolean = True. In this case the CodeableConcept is not populated. Or you can express "as needed" with a reason by including the CodeableConcept. In this case the Boolean is assumed to be True. If you set the Boolean to False, then the dose is given according to the schedule and is not "prn" or "as needed".

Control0..1
BindingFor example codes, see SNOMEDCTMedicationAsNeededReasonCodeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medication-as-needed-reason

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.

TypeChoice of: boolean, CodeableConcept
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.dosage.asNeeded[x]. The slices are unordered and Closed, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • type @ $this
170. MedicationStatement.dosage.asNeeded[x]:asNeededBoolean
Slice NameasNeededBoolean
Definition

Indicates whether the Medication is only taken when needed within a specific dosing schedule (Boolean option), or it indicates the precondition for taking the Medication (CodeableConcept).

ShortTake "as needed" (for x)
Comments

Can express "as needed" without a reason by setting the Boolean = True. In this case the CodeableConcept is not populated. Or you can express "as needed" with a reason by including the CodeableConcept. In this case the Boolean is assumed to be True. If you set the Boolean to False, then the dose is given according to the schedule and is not "prn" or "as needed".

Control0..1
Typeboolean, CodeableConcept
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
172. MedicationStatement.dosage.asNeeded[x]:asNeededCodeableConcept
Slice NameasNeededCodeableConcept
Definition

Indicates whether the Medication is only taken when needed within a specific dosing schedule (Boolean option), or it indicates the precondition for taking the Medication (CodeableConcept).

ShortTake "as needed" (for x)
Comments

Can express "as needed" without a reason by setting the Boolean = True. In this case the CodeableConcept is not populated. Or you can express "as needed" with a reason by including the CodeableConcept. In this case the Boolean is assumed to be True. If you set the Boolean to False, then the dose is given according to the schedule and is not "prn" or "as needed".

Control0..1
BindingFor example codes, see SNOMEDCTMedicationAsNeededReasonCodeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medication-as-needed-reason

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.

TypeCodeableConcept, boolean
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
174. MedicationStatement.dosage.site
Definition

Body site to administer to.

ShortBody site to administer to
Comments

If the use case requires attributes from the BodySite resource (e.g. to identify and track separately) then use the standard extension bodySite. May be a summary code, or a reference to a very precise definition of the location, or both.

Control0..1
BindingFor example codes, see SNOMEDCTAnatomicalStructureForAdministrationSiteCodeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/approach-site-codes

A coded concept describing the site location the medicine enters into or onto the body.

TypeCodeableConcept
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

A coded specification of the anatomic site where the medication first enters the body.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
176. MedicationStatement.dosage.site.coding
Definition

A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.

ShortCode defined by a terminology system
Comments

Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

Control0..*
TypeCoding
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.dosage.site.coding. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • pattern @ $this
178. MedicationStatement.dosage.site.coding:SNOMED
Slice NameSNOMED
Definition

A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.

ShortCode defined by a terminology system
Comments

Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

Control0..*
BindingFor example codes, see For codes, see Target Site - IPS

target site IPS

TypeCoding
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

Pattern Value&lt;valueCoding&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://snomed.info/sct&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueCoding&gt;<br/>
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
180. MedicationStatement.dosage.site.coding:SNOMED.system
Definition

The identification of the code system that defines the meaning of the symbol in the code.

ShortIdentity of the terminology system
Comments

The URI may be an OID (urn:oid:...) or a UUID (urn:uuid:...). OIDs and UUIDs SHALL be references to the HL7 OID registry. Otherwise, the URI should come from HL7's list of FHIR defined special URIs or it should reference to some definition that establishes the system clearly and unambiguously.

Control10..1
Typeuri
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to be unambiguous about the source of the definition of the symbol.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
182. MedicationStatement.dosage.site.coding:SNOMED.code
Definition

A symbol in syntax defined by the system. The symbol may be a predefined code or an expression in a syntax defined by the coding system (e.g. post-coordination).

ShortSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Control10..1
Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to refer to a particular code in the system.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
184. MedicationStatement.dosage.route
Definition

How drug should enter body.

ShortHow drug should enter body
Control0..1
BindingFor example codes, see SNOMEDCTRouteCodeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/route-codes

A coded concept describing the route or physiological path of administration of a therapeutic agent into or onto the body of a subject.

TypeCodeableConcept
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

A code specifying the route or physiological path of administration of a therapeutic agent into or onto a patient's body.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
186. MedicationStatement.dosage.route.coding
Definition

A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.

ShortCode defined by a terminology system
Comments

Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

Control0..*
TypeCoding
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.dosage.route.coding. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • pattern @ $this
188. MedicationStatement.dosage.route.coding:EDQM
Slice NameEDQM
Definition

A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.

ShortCode defined by a terminology system
Comments

Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

Control0..1*
BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from For codes, see Medicine Route of Administration - IPS

EDQM Standard Terms

TypeCoding
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

Pattern Value&lt;valueCoding&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://standardterms.edqm.eu&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueCoding&gt;<br/>
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
190. MedicationStatement.dosage.route.coding:EDQM.system
Definition

The identification of the code system that defines the meaning of the symbol in the code.

ShortIdentity of the terminology system
Comments

The URI may be an OID (urn:oid:...) or a UUID (urn:uuid:...). OIDs and UUIDs SHALL be references to the HL7 OID registry. Otherwise, the URI should come from HL7's list of FHIR defined special URIs or it should reference to some definition that establishes the system clearly and unambiguously.

Control10..1
Typeuri
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to be unambiguous about the source of the definition of the symbol.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
192. MedicationStatement.dosage.route.coding:EDQM.code
Definition

A symbol in syntax defined by the system. The symbol may be a predefined code or an expression in a syntax defined by the coding system (e.g. post-coordination).

ShortSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Control10..1
Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to refer to a particular code in the system.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
194. MedicationStatement.dosage.route.coding:SNOMED
Slice NameSNOMED
Definition

A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.

ShortCode defined by a terminology system
Comments

Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

Control0..1*
TypeCoding
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

Pattern Value&lt;valueCoding&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://snomed.info/sct&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueCoding&gt;<br/>
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
196. MedicationStatement.dosage.route.coding:SNOMED.system
Definition

The identification of the code system that defines the meaning of the symbol in the code.

ShortIdentity of the terminology system
Comments

The URI may be an OID (urn:oid:...) or a UUID (urn:uuid:...). OIDs and UUIDs SHALL be references to the HL7 OID registry. Otherwise, the URI should come from HL7's list of FHIR defined special URIs or it should reference to some definition that establishes the system clearly and unambiguously.

Control10..1
Typeuri
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to be unambiguous about the source of the definition of the symbol.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
198. MedicationStatement.dosage.route.coding:SNOMED.code
Definition

A symbol in syntax defined by the system. The symbol may be a predefined code or an expression in a syntax defined by the coding system (e.g. post-coordination).

ShortSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Control10..1
Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to refer to a particular code in the system.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
200. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate
Definition

The amount of medication administered.

ShortAmount of medication administered
Control0..*
TypeElement
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
202. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]
Definition

Amount of medication per dose.

ShortAmount of medication per dose
Comments

Note that this specifies the quantity of the specified medication, not the quantity for each active ingredient(s). Each ingredient amount can be communicated in the Medication resource. For example, if one wants to communicate that a tablet was 375 mg, where the dose was one tablet, you can use the Medication resource to document that the tablet was comprised of 375 mg of drug XYZ. Alternatively if the dose was 375 mg, then you may only need to use the Medication resource to indicate this was a tablet. If the example were an IV such as dopamine and you wanted to communicate that 400mg of dopamine was mixed in 500 ml of some IV solution, then this would all be communicated in the Medication resource. If the administration is not intended to be instantaneous (rate is present or timing has a duration), this can be specified to convey the total amount to be administered over the period of time as indicated by the schedule e.g. 500 ml in dose, with timing used to convey that this should be done over 4 hours.

Control0..1
TypeChoice of: Range, Quantity(SimpleQuantity)
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
Summarytrue
Requirements

The amount of therapeutic or other substance given at one administration event.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]. The slices are unordered and Closed, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • type @ $this
204. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseRange
Slice NamedoseRange
Definition

Amount of medication per dose.

ShortAmount of medication per dose
Comments

Note that this specifies the quantity of the specified medication, not the quantity for each active ingredient(s). Each ingredient amount can be communicated in the Medication resource. For example, if one wants to communicate that a tablet was 375 mg, where the dose was one tablet, you can use the Medication resource to document that the tablet was comprised of 375 mg of drug XYZ. Alternatively if the dose was 375 mg, then you may only need to use the Medication resource to indicate this was a tablet. If the example were an IV such as dopamine and you wanted to communicate that 400mg of dopamine was mixed in 500 ml of some IV solution, then this would all be communicated in the Medication resource. If the administration is not intended to be instantaneous (rate is present or timing has a duration), this can be specified to convey the total amount to be administered over the period of time as indicated by the schedule e.g. 500 ml in dose, with timing used to convey that this should be done over 4 hours.

Control0..1
TypeRange, Quantity(SimpleQuantity)
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

The amount of therapeutic or other substance given at one administration event.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
206. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseRange.low
Definition

The low limit. The boundary is inclusive.

ShortLow limit
Comments

If the low element is missing, the low boundary is not known.

Control0..1
TypeQuantity(SimpleQuantity)
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Pattern Value&lt;valueQuantity&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://unitsofmeasure.org&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueQuantity&gt;<br/>
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
208. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseRange.low.value
Definition

The value of the measured amount. The value includes an implicit precision in the presentation of the value.

ShortNumerical value (with implicit precision)
Comments

The implicit precision in the value should always be honored. Monetary values have their own rules for handling precision (refer to standard accounting text books).

Control10..1
Typedecimal
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Precision is handled implicitly in almost all cases of measurement.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
210. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseRange.low.comparator
Definition

Not allowed to be used in this context


How the value should be understood and represented - whether the actual value is greater or less than the stated value due to measurement issues; e.g. if the comparator is "<" , then the real value is < stated value.

Short< | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Control0..01
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from QuantityComparatorhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1

How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

Typecode
Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as &quot;Is Modifier&quot; because the comparator modifies the interpretation of the value significantly. If there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need a framework for handling measures where the value is <5ug/L or >400mg/L due to the limitations of measuring methodology.

Meaning if MissingIf there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
212. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseRange.low.unit
Definition

A human-readable form of the unit.

ShortUnit representation
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

There are many representations for units of measure and in many contexts, particular representations are fixed and required. I.e. mcg for micrograms.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
214. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseRange.low.system
Definition

The identification of the system that provides the coded form of the unit.

ShortSystem that defines coded unit form
Control10..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: qty-3
Typeuri
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to know the system that defines the coded form of the unit.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
216. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseRange.low.code
Definition

A computer processable form of the unit in some unit representation system.

ShortCoded form of the unit
Comments

The preferred system is UCUM, but SNOMED CT can also be used (for customary units) or ISO 4217 for currency. The context of use may additionally require a code from a particular system.

Control10..1
Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need a computable form of the unit that is fixed across all forms. UCUM provides this for quantities, but SNOMED CT provides many units of interest.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
218. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseRange.high
Definition

The high limit. The boundary is inclusive.

ShortHigh limit
Comments

If the high element is missing, the high boundary is not known.

Control0..1
TypeQuantity(SimpleQuantity)
Is Modifierfalse
Summarytrue
Pattern Value&lt;valueQuantity&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://unitsofmeasure.org&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueQuantity&gt;<br/>
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
220. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseRange.high.value
Definition

The value of the measured amount. The value includes an implicit precision in the presentation of the value.

ShortNumerical value (with implicit precision)
Comments

The implicit precision in the value should always be honored. Monetary values have their own rules for handling precision (refer to standard accounting text books).

Control10..1
Typedecimal
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Precision is handled implicitly in almost all cases of measurement.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
222. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseRange.high.comparator
Definition

Not allowed to be used in this context


How the value should be understood and represented - whether the actual value is greater or less than the stated value due to measurement issues; e.g. if the comparator is "<" , then the real value is < stated value.

Short< | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Control0..01
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from QuantityComparatorhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1

How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

Typecode
Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as &quot;Is Modifier&quot; because the comparator modifies the interpretation of the value significantly. If there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need a framework for handling measures where the value is <5ug/L or >400mg/L due to the limitations of measuring methodology.

Meaning if MissingIf there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
224. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseRange.high.unit
Definition

A human-readable form of the unit.

ShortUnit representation
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

There are many representations for units of measure and in many contexts, particular representations are fixed and required. I.e. mcg for micrograms.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
226. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseRange.high.system
Definition

The identification of the system that provides the coded form of the unit.

ShortSystem that defines coded unit form
Control10..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: qty-3
Typeuri
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to know the system that defines the coded form of the unit.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
228. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseRange.high.code
Definition

A computer processable form of the unit in some unit representation system.

ShortCoded form of the unit
Comments

The preferred system is UCUM, but SNOMED CT can also be used (for customary units) or ISO 4217 for currency. The context of use may additionally require a code from a particular system.

Control10..1
Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need a computable form of the unit that is fixed across all forms. UCUM provides this for quantities, but SNOMED CT provides many units of interest.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
230. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseQuantity
Slice NamedoseQuantity
Definition

The comparator is not used on a SimpleQuantity


Amount of medication per dose.

ShortA fixed quantity (no comparator)Amount of medication per dose
Comments

The context of use may frequently define what kind of quantity this is and therefore what kind of units can be used. The context of use may also restrict the values for the comparator.


Note that this specifies the quantity of the specified medication, not the quantity for each active ingredient(s). Each ingredient amount can be communicated in the Medication resource. For example, if one wants to communicate that a tablet was 375 mg, where the dose was one tablet, you can use the Medication resource to document that the tablet was comprised of 375 mg of drug XYZ. Alternatively if the dose was 375 mg, then you may only need to use the Medication resource to indicate this was a tablet. If the example were an IV such as dopamine and you wanted to communicate that 400mg of dopamine was mixed in 500 ml of some IV solution, then this would all be communicated in the Medication resource. If the administration is not intended to be instantaneous (rate is present or timing has a duration), this can be specified to convey the total amount to be administered over the period of time as indicated by the schedule e.g. 500 ml in dose, with timing used to convey that this should be done over 4 hours.

Control0..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
TypeQuantity(SimpleQuantity), Range
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Requirements

The amount of therapeutic or other substance given at one administration event.

Pattern Value&lt;valueQuantity&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://unitsofmeasure.org&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueQuantity&gt;<br/>
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
qty-3: If a code for the unit is present, the system SHALL also be present (code.empty() or system.exists())
sqty-1: The comparator is not used on a SimpleQuantity (comparator.empty())
232. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseQuantity.value
Definition

The value of the measured amount. The value includes an implicit precision in the presentation of the value.

ShortNumerical value (with implicit precision)
Comments

The implicit precision in the value should always be honored. Monetary values have their own rules for handling precision (refer to standard accounting text books).

Control10..1
Typedecimal
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Precision is handled implicitly in almost all cases of measurement.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
234. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseQuantity.comparator
Definition

Not allowed to be used in this context


How the value should be understood and represented - whether the actual value is greater or less than the stated value due to measurement issues; e.g. if the comparator is "<" , then the real value is < stated value.

Short< | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Control0..01
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from QuantityComparatorhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1

How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

Typecode
Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as &quot;Is Modifier&quot; because the comparator modifies the interpretation of the value significantly. If there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need a framework for handling measures where the value is <5ug/L or >400mg/L due to the limitations of measuring methodology.

Meaning if MissingIf there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
236. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseQuantity.unit
Definition

A human-readable form of the unit.

ShortUnit representation
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

There are many representations for units of measure and in many contexts, particular representations are fixed and required. I.e. mcg for micrograms.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
238. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseQuantity.system
Definition

The identification of the system that provides the coded form of the unit.

ShortSystem that defines coded unit form
Control10..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: qty-3
Typeuri
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to know the system that defines the coded form of the unit.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
240. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseQuantity.code
Definition

A computer processable form of the unit in some unit representation system.

ShortCoded form of the unit
Comments

The preferred system is UCUM, but SNOMED CT can also be used (for customary units) or ISO 4217 for currency. The context of use may additionally require a code from a particular system.

Control10..1
Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need a computable form of the unit that is fixed across all forms. UCUM provides this for quantities, but SNOMED CT provides many units of interest.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
242. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]
Definition

Amount of medication per unit of time.

ShortAmount of medication per unit of time
Comments

It is possible to supply both a rate and a doseQuantity to provide full details about how the medication is to be administered and supplied. If the rate is intended to change over time, depending on local rules/regulations, each change should be captured as a new version of the MedicationRequest with an updated rate, or captured with a new MedicationRequest with the new rate.

It is possible to specify a rate over time (for example, 100 ml/hour) using either the rateRatio and rateQuantity. The rateQuantity approach requires systems to have the capability to parse UCUM grammer where ml/hour is included rather than a specific ratio where the time is specified as the denominator. Where a rate such as 500ml over 2 hours is specified, the use of rateRatio may be more semantically correct than specifying using a rateQuantity of 250 mg/hour.

Control0..1
TypeChoice of: Ratio, Range, Quantity(SimpleQuantity)
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
Summarytrue
Requirements

Identifies the speed with which the medication was or will be introduced into the patient. Typically the rate for an infusion e.g. 100 ml per 1 hour or 100 ml/hr. May also be expressed as a rate per unit of time e.g. 500 ml per 2 hours. Other examples: 200 mcg/min or 200 mcg/1 minute; 1 liter/8 hours. Sometimes, a rate can imply duration when expressed as total volume / duration (e.g. 500mL/2 hours implies a duration of 2 hours). However, when rate doesn't imply duration (e.g. 250mL/hour), then the timing.repeat.duration is needed to convey the infuse over time period.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]. The slices are unordered and Closed, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • type @ $this
244. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRatio
Slice NamerateRatio
Definition

Amount of medication per unit of time.

ShortAmount of medication per unit of time
Comments

It is possible to supply both a rate and a doseQuantity to provide full details about how the medication is to be administered and supplied. If the rate is intended to change over time, depending on local rules/regulations, each change should be captured as a new version of the MedicationRequest with an updated rate, or captured with a new MedicationRequest with the new rate.

It is possible to specify a rate over time (for example, 100 ml/hour) using either the rateRatio and rateQuantity. The rateQuantity approach requires systems to have the capability to parse UCUM grammer where ml/hour is included rather than a specific ratio where the time is specified as the denominator. Where a rate such as 500ml over 2 hours is specified, the use of rateRatio may be more semantically correct than specifying using a rateQuantity of 250 mg/hour.

Control0..1
TypeRatio, Quantity(SimpleQuantity), Range
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Identifies the speed with which the medication was or will be introduced into the patient. Typically the rate for an infusion e.g. 100 ml per 1 hour or 100 ml/hr. May also be expressed as a rate per unit of time e.g. 500 ml per 2 hours. Other examples: 200 mcg/min or 200 mcg/1 minute; 1 liter/8 hours. Sometimes, a rate can imply duration when expressed as total volume / duration (e.g. 500mL/2 hours implies a duration of 2 hours). However, when rate doesn't imply duration (e.g. 250mL/hour), then the timing.repeat.duration is needed to convey the infuse over time period.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
246. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRatio.numerator
Definition

The value of the numerator.

ShortNumerator value
Control0..1
TypeQuantity
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Pattern Value&lt;valueQuantity&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://unitsofmeasure.org&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueQuantity&gt;<br/>
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
248. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRatio.numerator.value
Definition

The value of the measured amount. The value includes an implicit precision in the presentation of the value.

ShortNumerical value (with implicit precision)
Comments

The implicit precision in the value should always be honored. Monetary values have their own rules for handling precision (refer to standard accounting text books).

Control10..1
Typedecimal
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Precision is handled implicitly in almost all cases of measurement.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
250. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRatio.numerator.comparator
Definition

How the value should be understood and represented - whether the actual value is greater or less than the stated value due to measurement issues; e.g. if the comparator is "<" , then the real value is < stated value.

Short< | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from QuantityComparatorhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1

How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

Typecode
Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as &quot;Is Modifier&quot; because the comparator modifies the interpretation of the value significantly. If there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need a framework for handling measures where the value is <5ug/L or >400mg/L due to the limitations of measuring methodology.

Meaning if MissingIf there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
252. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRatio.numerator.unit
Definition

A human-readable form of the unit.

ShortUnit representation
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

There are many representations for units of measure and in many contexts, particular representations are fixed and required. I.e. mcg for micrograms.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
254. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRatio.numerator.system
Definition

The identification of the system that provides the coded form of the unit.

ShortSystem that defines coded unit form
Control10..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: qty-3
Typeuri
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to know the system that defines the coded form of the unit.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
256. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRatio.numerator.code
Definition

A computer processable form of the unit in some unit representation system.

ShortCoded form of the unit
Comments

The preferred system is UCUM, but SNOMED CT can also be used (for customary units) or ISO 4217 for currency. The context of use may additionally require a code from a particular system.

Control10..1
Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need a computable form of the unit that is fixed across all forms. UCUM provides this for quantities, but SNOMED CT provides many units of interest.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
258. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRatio.denominator
Definition

The value of the denominator.

ShortDenominator value
Control0..1
TypeQuantity
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Pattern Value&lt;valueQuantity&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://unitsofmeasure.org&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueQuantity&gt;<br/>
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
260. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRatio.denominator.value
Definition

The value of the measured amount. The value includes an implicit precision in the presentation of the value.

ShortNumerical value (with implicit precision)
Comments

The implicit precision in the value should always be honored. Monetary values have their own rules for handling precision (refer to standard accounting text books).

Control10..1
Typedecimal
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Precision is handled implicitly in almost all cases of measurement.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
262. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRatio.denominator.comparator
Definition

How the value should be understood and represented - whether the actual value is greater or less than the stated value due to measurement issues; e.g. if the comparator is "<" , then the real value is < stated value.

Short< | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from QuantityComparatorhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1

How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

Typecode
Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as &quot;Is Modifier&quot; because the comparator modifies the interpretation of the value significantly. If there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need a framework for handling measures where the value is <5ug/L or >400mg/L due to the limitations of measuring methodology.

Meaning if MissingIf there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
264. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRatio.denominator.unit
Definition

A human-readable form of the unit.

ShortUnit representation
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

There are many representations for units of measure and in many contexts, particular representations are fixed and required. I.e. mcg for micrograms.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
266. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRatio.denominator.system
Definition

The identification of the system that provides the coded form of the unit.

ShortSystem that defines coded unit form
Control10..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: qty-3
Typeuri
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to know the system that defines the coded form of the unit.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
268. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRatio.denominator.code
Definition

A computer processable form of the unit in some unit representation system.

ShortCoded form of the unit
Comments

The preferred system is UCUM, but SNOMED CT can also be used (for customary units) or ISO 4217 for currency. The context of use may additionally require a code from a particular system.

Control10..1
Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need a computable form of the unit that is fixed across all forms. UCUM provides this for quantities, but SNOMED CT provides many units of interest.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
270. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRange
Slice NamerateRange
Definition

Amount of medication per unit of time.

ShortAmount of medication per unit of time
Comments

It is possible to supply both a rate and a doseQuantity to provide full details about how the medication is to be administered and supplied. If the rate is intended to change over time, depending on local rules/regulations, each change should be captured as a new version of the MedicationRequest with an updated rate, or captured with a new MedicationRequest with the new rate.

It is possible to specify a rate over time (for example, 100 ml/hour) using either the rateRatio and rateQuantity. The rateQuantity approach requires systems to have the capability to parse UCUM grammer where ml/hour is included rather than a specific ratio where the time is specified as the denominator. Where a rate such as 500ml over 2 hours is specified, the use of rateRatio may be more semantically correct than specifying using a rateQuantity of 250 mg/hour.

Control0..1
TypeRange, Quantity(SimpleQuantity), Ratio
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Identifies the speed with which the medication was or will be introduced into the patient. Typically the rate for an infusion e.g. 100 ml per 1 hour or 100 ml/hr. May also be expressed as a rate per unit of time e.g. 500 ml per 2 hours. Other examples: 200 mcg/min or 200 mcg/1 minute; 1 liter/8 hours. Sometimes, a rate can imply duration when expressed as total volume / duration (e.g. 500mL/2 hours implies a duration of 2 hours). However, when rate doesn't imply duration (e.g. 250mL/hour), then the timing.repeat.duration is needed to convey the infuse over time period.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
272. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRange.low
Definition

The low limit. The boundary is inclusive.

ShortLow limit
Comments

If the low element is missing, the low boundary is not known.

Control0..1
TypeQuantity(SimpleQuantity)
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Pattern Value&lt;valueQuantity&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://unitsofmeasure.org&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueQuantity&gt;<br/>
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
274. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRange.low.value
Definition

The value of the measured amount. The value includes an implicit precision in the presentation of the value.

ShortNumerical value (with implicit precision)
Comments

The implicit precision in the value should always be honored. Monetary values have their own rules for handling precision (refer to standard accounting text books).

Control10..1
Typedecimal
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Precision is handled implicitly in almost all cases of measurement.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
276. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRange.low.comparator
Definition

Not allowed to be used in this context


How the value should be understood and represented - whether the actual value is greater or less than the stated value due to measurement issues; e.g. if the comparator is "<" , then the real value is < stated value.

Short< | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Control0..01
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from QuantityComparatorhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1

How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

Typecode
Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as &quot;Is Modifier&quot; because the comparator modifies the interpretation of the value significantly. If there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need a framework for handling measures where the value is <5ug/L or >400mg/L due to the limitations of measuring methodology.

Meaning if MissingIf there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
278. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRange.low.unit
Definition

A human-readable form of the unit.

ShortUnit representation
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

There are many representations for units of measure and in many contexts, particular representations are fixed and required. I.e. mcg for micrograms.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
280. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRange.low.system
Definition

The identification of the system that provides the coded form of the unit.

ShortSystem that defines coded unit form
Control10..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: qty-3
Typeuri
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to know the system that defines the coded form of the unit.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
282. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRange.low.code
Definition

A computer processable form of the unit in some unit representation system.

ShortCoded form of the unit
Comments

The preferred system is UCUM, but SNOMED CT can also be used (for customary units) or ISO 4217 for currency. The context of use may additionally require a code from a particular system.

Control10..1
Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need a computable form of the unit that is fixed across all forms. UCUM provides this for quantities, but SNOMED CT provides many units of interest.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
284. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRange.high
Definition

The high limit. The boundary is inclusive.

ShortHigh limit
Comments

If the high element is missing, the high boundary is not known.

Control0..1
TypeQuantity(SimpleQuantity)
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Pattern Value&lt;valueQuantity&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://unitsofmeasure.org&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueQuantity&gt;<br/>
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
286. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRange.high.value
Definition

The value of the measured amount. The value includes an implicit precision in the presentation of the value.

ShortNumerical value (with implicit precision)
Comments

The implicit precision in the value should always be honored. Monetary values have their own rules for handling precision (refer to standard accounting text books).

Control10..1
Typedecimal
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Precision is handled implicitly in almost all cases of measurement.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
288. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRange.high.comparator
Definition

Not allowed to be used in this context


How the value should be understood and represented - whether the actual value is greater or less than the stated value due to measurement issues; e.g. if the comparator is "<" , then the real value is < stated value.

Short< | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Control0..01
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from QuantityComparatorhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1

How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

Typecode
Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as &quot;Is Modifier&quot; because the comparator modifies the interpretation of the value significantly. If there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need a framework for handling measures where the value is <5ug/L or >400mg/L due to the limitations of measuring methodology.

Meaning if MissingIf there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
290. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRange.high.unit
Definition

A human-readable form of the unit.

ShortUnit representation
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

There are many representations for units of measure and in many contexts, particular representations are fixed and required. I.e. mcg for micrograms.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
292. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRange.high.system
Definition

The identification of the system that provides the coded form of the unit.

ShortSystem that defines coded unit form
Control10..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: qty-3
Typeuri
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to know the system that defines the coded form of the unit.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
294. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRange.high.code
Definition

A computer processable form of the unit in some unit representation system.

ShortCoded form of the unit
Comments

The preferred system is UCUM, but SNOMED CT can also be used (for customary units) or ISO 4217 for currency. The context of use may additionally require a code from a particular system.

Control10..1
Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need a computable form of the unit that is fixed across all forms. UCUM provides this for quantities, but SNOMED CT provides many units of interest.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
296. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateQuantity
Slice NamerateQuantity
Definition

The comparator is not used on a SimpleQuantity


Amount of medication per unit of time.

ShortA fixed quantity (no comparator)Amount of medication per unit of time
Comments

The context of use may frequently define what kind of quantity this is and therefore what kind of units can be used. The context of use may also restrict the values for the comparator.


It is possible to supply both a rate and a doseQuantity to provide full details about how the medication is to be administered and supplied. If the rate is intended to change over time, depending on local rules/regulations, each change should be captured as a new version of the MedicationRequest with an updated rate, or captured with a new MedicationRequest with the new rate.

It is possible to specify a rate over time (for example, 100 ml/hour) using either the rateRatio and rateQuantity. The rateQuantity approach requires systems to have the capability to parse UCUM grammer where ml/hour is included rather than a specific ratio where the time is specified as the denominator. Where a rate such as 500ml over 2 hours is specified, the use of rateRatio may be more semantically correct than specifying using a rateQuantity of 250 mg/hour.

Control0..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
TypeQuantity(SimpleQuantity), Ratio, Range
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Requirements

Identifies the speed with which the medication was or will be introduced into the patient. Typically the rate for an infusion e.g. 100 ml per 1 hour or 100 ml/hr. May also be expressed as a rate per unit of time e.g. 500 ml per 2 hours. Other examples: 200 mcg/min or 200 mcg/1 minute; 1 liter/8 hours. Sometimes, a rate can imply duration when expressed as total volume / duration (e.g. 500mL/2 hours implies a duration of 2 hours). However, when rate doesn't imply duration (e.g. 250mL/hour), then the timing.repeat.duration is needed to convey the infuse over time period.

Pattern Value&lt;valueQuantity&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://unitsofmeasure.org&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueQuantity&gt;<br/>
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
qty-3: If a code for the unit is present, the system SHALL also be present (code.empty() or system.exists())
sqty-1: The comparator is not used on a SimpleQuantity (comparator.empty())
298. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateQuantity.value
Definition

The value of the measured amount. The value includes an implicit precision in the presentation of the value.

ShortNumerical value (with implicit precision)
Comments

The implicit precision in the value should always be honored. Monetary values have their own rules for handling precision (refer to standard accounting text books).

Control10..1
Typedecimal
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Precision is handled implicitly in almost all cases of measurement.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
300. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateQuantity.comparator
Definition

Not allowed to be used in this context


How the value should be understood and represented - whether the actual value is greater or less than the stated value due to measurement issues; e.g. if the comparator is "<" , then the real value is < stated value.

Short< | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Control0..01
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from QuantityComparatorhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1

How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

Typecode
Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as &quot;Is Modifier&quot; because the comparator modifies the interpretation of the value significantly. If there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need a framework for handling measures where the value is <5ug/L or >400mg/L due to the limitations of measuring methodology.

Meaning if MissingIf there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
302. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateQuantity.unit
Definition

A human-readable form of the unit.

ShortUnit representation
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

There are many representations for units of measure and in many contexts, particular representations are fixed and required. I.e. mcg for micrograms.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
304. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateQuantity.system
Definition

The identification of the system that provides the coded form of the unit.

ShortSystem that defines coded unit form
Control10..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: qty-3
Typeuri
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to know the system that defines the coded form of the unit.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
306. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateQuantity.code
Definition

A computer processable form of the unit in some unit representation system.

ShortCoded form of the unit
Comments

The preferred system is UCUM, but SNOMED CT can also be used (for customary units) or ISO 4217 for currency. The context of use may additionally require a code from a particular system.

Control10..1
Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need a computable form of the unit that is fixed across all forms. UCUM provides this for quantities, but SNOMED CT provides many units of interest.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
308. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerPeriod
Definition

Upper limit on medication per unit of time.

ShortUpper limit on medication per unit of time
Comments

This is intended for use as an adjunct to the dosage when there is an upper cap. For example "2 tablets every 4 hours to a maximum of 8/day".

Control0..1
TypeRatio
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

The maximum total quantity of a therapeutic substance that may be administered to a subject over the period of time. For example, 1000mg in 24 hours.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
310. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerPeriod.numerator
Definition

The value of the numerator.

ShortNumerator value
Control0..1
TypeQuantity
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Pattern Value&lt;valueQuantity&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://unitsofmeasure.org&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueQuantity&gt;<br/>
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
312. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerPeriod.numerator.value
Definition

The value of the measured amount. The value includes an implicit precision in the presentation of the value.

ShortNumerical value (with implicit precision)
Comments

The implicit precision in the value should always be honored. Monetary values have their own rules for handling precision (refer to standard accounting text books).

Control10..1
Typedecimal
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Precision is handled implicitly in almost all cases of measurement.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
314. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerPeriod.numerator.comparator
Definition

How the value should be understood and represented - whether the actual value is greater or less than the stated value due to measurement issues; e.g. if the comparator is "<" , then the real value is < stated value.

Short< | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from QuantityComparatorhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1

How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

Typecode
Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as &quot;Is Modifier&quot; because the comparator modifies the interpretation of the value significantly. If there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need a framework for handling measures where the value is <5ug/L or >400mg/L due to the limitations of measuring methodology.

Meaning if MissingIf there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
316. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerPeriod.numerator.unit
Definition

A human-readable form of the unit.

ShortUnit representation
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

There are many representations for units of measure and in many contexts, particular representations are fixed and required. I.e. mcg for micrograms.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
318. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerPeriod.numerator.system
Definition

The identification of the system that provides the coded form of the unit.

ShortSystem that defines coded unit form
Control10..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: qty-3
Typeuri
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to know the system that defines the coded form of the unit.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
320. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerPeriod.numerator.code
Definition

A computer processable form of the unit in some unit representation system.

ShortCoded form of the unit
Comments

The preferred system is UCUM, but SNOMED CT can also be used (for customary units) or ISO 4217 for currency. The context of use may additionally require a code from a particular system.

Control10..1
Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need a computable form of the unit that is fixed across all forms. UCUM provides this for quantities, but SNOMED CT provides many units of interest.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
322. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerPeriod.denominator
Definition

The value of the denominator.

ShortDenominator value
Control0..1
TypeQuantity
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Pattern Value&lt;valueQuantity&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://unitsofmeasure.org&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueQuantity&gt;<br/>
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
324. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerPeriod.denominator.value
Definition

The value of the measured amount. The value includes an implicit precision in the presentation of the value.

ShortNumerical value (with implicit precision)
Comments

The implicit precision in the value should always be honored. Monetary values have their own rules for handling precision (refer to standard accounting text books).

Control10..1
Typedecimal
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Precision is handled implicitly in almost all cases of measurement.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
326. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerPeriod.denominator.comparator
Definition

How the value should be understood and represented - whether the actual value is greater or less than the stated value due to measurement issues; e.g. if the comparator is "<" , then the real value is < stated value.

Short< | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from QuantityComparatorhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1

How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

Typecode
Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as &quot;Is Modifier&quot; because the comparator modifies the interpretation of the value significantly. If there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need a framework for handling measures where the value is <5ug/L or >400mg/L due to the limitations of measuring methodology.

Meaning if MissingIf there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
328. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerPeriod.denominator.unit
Definition

A human-readable form of the unit.

ShortUnit representation
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

There are many representations for units of measure and in many contexts, particular representations are fixed and required. I.e. mcg for micrograms.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
330. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerPeriod.denominator.system
Definition

The identification of the system that provides the coded form of the unit.

ShortSystem that defines coded unit form
Control10..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: qty-3
Typeuri
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to know the system that defines the coded form of the unit.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
332. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerPeriod.denominator.code
Definition

A computer processable form of the unit in some unit representation system.

ShortCoded form of the unit
Comments

The preferred system is UCUM, but SNOMED CT can also be used (for customary units) or ISO 4217 for currency. The context of use may additionally require a code from a particular system.

Control10..1
Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need a computable form of the unit that is fixed across all forms. UCUM provides this for quantities, but SNOMED CT provides many units of interest.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
334. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerAdministration
Definition

Upper limit on medication per administration.

ShortUpper limit on medication per administration
Comments

This is intended for use as an adjunct to the dosage when there is an upper cap. For example, a body surface area related dose with a maximum amount, such as 1.5 mg/m2 (maximum 2 mg) IV over 5 – 10 minutes would have doseQuantity of 1.5 mg/m2 and maxDosePerAdministration of 2 mg.

Control0..1
TypeQuantity(SimpleQuantity)
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

The maximum total quantity of a therapeutic substance that may be administered to a subject per administration.

Pattern Value&lt;valueQuantity&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://unitsofmeasure.org&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueQuantity&gt;<br/>
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
336. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerAdministration.value
Definition

The value of the measured amount. The value includes an implicit precision in the presentation of the value.

ShortNumerical value (with implicit precision)
Comments

The implicit precision in the value should always be honored. Monetary values have their own rules for handling precision (refer to standard accounting text books).

Control10..1
Typedecimal
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Precision is handled implicitly in almost all cases of measurement.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
338. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerAdministration.comparator
Definition

Not allowed to be used in this context


How the value should be understood and represented - whether the actual value is greater or less than the stated value due to measurement issues; e.g. if the comparator is "<" , then the real value is < stated value.

Short< | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Control0..01
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from QuantityComparatorhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/quantity-comparator|4.0.1

How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

Typecode
Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as &quot;Is Modifier&quot; because the comparator modifies the interpretation of the value significantly. If there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need a framework for handling measures where the value is <5ug/L or >400mg/L due to the limitations of measuring methodology.

Meaning if MissingIf there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
340. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerAdministration.unit
Definition

A human-readable form of the unit.

ShortUnit representation
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

There are many representations for units of measure and in many contexts, particular representations are fixed and required. I.e. mcg for micrograms.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
342. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerAdministration.system
Definition

The identification of the system that provides the coded form of the unit.

ShortSystem that defines coded unit form
Control10..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: qty-3
Typeuri
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to know the system that defines the coded form of the unit.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
344. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerAdministration.code
Definition

A computer processable form of the unit in some unit representation system.

ShortCoded form of the unit
Comments

The preferred system is UCUM, but SNOMED CT can also be used (for customary units) or ISO 4217 for currency. The context of use may additionally require a code from a particular system.

Control10..1
Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need a computable form of the unit that is fixed across all forms. UCUM provides this for quantities, but SNOMED CT provides many units of interest.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))

Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be found here

0. MedicationStatement
Definition

A record of a medication that is being consumed by a patient. A MedicationStatement may indicate that the patient may be taking the medication now or has taken the medication in the past or will be taking the medication in the future. The source of this information can be the patient, significant other (such as a family member or spouse), or a clinician. A common scenario where this information is captured is during the history taking process during a patient visit or stay. The medication information may come from sources such as the patient's memory, from a prescription bottle, or from a list of medications the patient, clinician or other party maintains.

The primary difference between a medication statement and a medication administration is that the medication administration has complete administration information and is based on actual administration information from the person who administered the medication. A medication statement is often, if not always, less specific. There is no required date/time when the medication was administered, in fact we only know that a source has reported the patient is taking this medication, where details such as time, quantity, or rate or even medication product may be incomplete or missing or less precise. As stated earlier, the medication statement information may come from the patient's memory, from a prescription bottle or from a list of medications the patient, clinician or other party maintains. Medication administration is more formal and is not missing detailed information.

ShortRecord of medication being taken by a patient
Comments

When interpreting a medicationStatement, the value of the status and NotTaken needed to be considered: MedicationStatement.status + MedicationStatement.wasNotTaken Status=Active + NotTaken=T = Not currently taking Status=Completed + NotTaken=T = Not taken in the past Status=Intended + NotTaken=T = No intention of taking Status=Active + NotTaken=F = Taking, but not as prescribed Status=Active + NotTaken=F = Taking Status=Intended +NotTaken= F = Will be taking (not started) Status=Completed + NotTaken=F = Taken in past Status=In Error + NotTaken=N/A = In Error.

Control0..*
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Invariantsdom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources (contained.contained.empty())
dom-3: 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: 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: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label (contained.meta.security.empty())
dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management (text.`div`.exists())
2. MedicationStatement.id
Definition

The logical id of the resource, as used in the URL for the resource. Once assigned, this value never changes.

ShortLogical id of this artifact
Comments

The only time that a resource does not have an id is when it is being submitted to the server using a create operation.

Control0..1
Typeid
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
4. MedicationStatement.meta
Definition

The metadata about the resource. This is content that is maintained by the infrastructure. Changes to the content might not always be associated with version changes to the resource.

ShortMetadata about the resource
Control0..1
TypeMeta
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
6. MedicationStatement.meta.id
Definition

Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summaryfalse
8. MedicationStatement.meta.extension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.meta.extension. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
10. MedicationStatement.meta.versionId
Definition

The version specific identifier, as it appears in the version portion of the URL. This value changes when the resource is created, updated, or deleted.

ShortVersion specific identifier
Comments

The server assigns this value, and ignores what the client specifies, except in the case that the server is imposing version integrity on updates/deletes.

Control0..1
Typeid
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
12. MedicationStatement.meta.lastUpdated
Definition

When the resource last changed - e.g. when the version changed.

ShortWhen the resource version last changed
Comments

This value is always populated except when the resource is first being created. The server / resource manager sets this value; what a client provides is irrelevant. This is equivalent to the HTTP Last-Modified and SHOULD have the same value on a read interaction.

Control0..1
Typeinstant
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
14. MedicationStatement.meta.source
Definition

A uri that identifies the source system of the resource. This provides a minimal amount of Provenance information that can be used to track or differentiate the source of information in the resource. The source may identify another FHIR server, document, message, database, etc.

ShortIdentifies where the resource comes from
Comments

In the provenance resource, this corresponds to Provenance.entity.what[x]. The exact use of the source (and the implied Provenance.entity.role) is left to implementer discretion. Only one nominated source is allowed; for additional provenance details, a full Provenance resource should be used.

This element can be used to indicate where the current master source of a resource that has a canonical URL if the resource is no longer hosted at the canonical URL.

Control0..1
Typeuri
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
16. MedicationStatement.meta.profile
Definition

A list of profiles (references to StructureDefinition resources) that this resource claims to conform to. The URL is a reference to StructureDefinition.url.

ShortProfiles this resource claims to conform to
Comments

It is up to the server and/or other infrastructure of policy to determine whether/how these claims are verified and/or updated over time. The list of profile URLs is a set.

Control0..*
Typecanonical(StructureDefinition)
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
18. MedicationStatement.meta.security
Definition

Security labels applied to this resource. These tags connect specific resources to the overall security policy and infrastructure.

ShortSecurity Labels applied to this resource
Comments

The security labels can be updated without changing the stated version of the resource. The list of security labels is a set. Uniqueness is based the system/code, and version and display are ignored.

Control0..*
BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from All Security Labels

Security Labels from the Healthcare Privacy and Security Classification System.

TypeCoding
Is Modifierfalse
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
20. MedicationStatement.meta.tag
Definition

Tags applied to this resource. Tags are intended to be used to identify and relate resources to process and workflow, and applications are not required to consider the tags when interpreting the meaning of a resource.

ShortTags applied to this resource
Comments

The tags can be updated without changing the stated version of the resource. The list of tags is a set. Uniqueness is based the system/code, and version and display are ignored.

Control0..*
BindingFor example codes, see CommonTags

Codes that represent various types of tags, commonly workflow-related; e.g. "Needs review by Dr. Jones".

TypeCoding
Is Modifierfalse
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
22. MedicationStatement.implicitRules
Definition

A reference to a set of rules that were followed when the resource was constructed, and which must be understood when processing the content. Often, this is a reference to an implementation guide that defines the special rules along with other profiles etc.

ShortA set of rules under which this content was created
Comments

Asserting this rule set restricts the content to be only understood by a limited set of trading partners. This inherently limits the usefulness of the data in the long term. However, the existing health eco-system is highly fractured, and not yet ready to define, collect, and exchange data in a generally computable sense. Wherever possible, implementers and/or specification writers should avoid using this element. Often, when used, the URL is a reference to an implementation guide that defines these special rules as part of it's narrative along with other profiles, value sets, etc.

Control0..1
Typeuri
Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because the implicit rules may provide additional knowledge about the resource that modifies it's meaning or interpretation
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
24. MedicationStatement.language
Definition

The base language in which the resource is written.

ShortLanguage of the resource content
Comments

Language is provided to support indexing and accessibility (typically, services such as text to speech use the language tag). The html language tag in the narrative applies to the narrative. The language tag on the resource may be used to specify the language of other presentations generated from the data in the resource. Not all the content has to be in the base language. The Resource.language should not be assumed to apply to the narrative automatically. If a language is specified, it should it also be specified on the div element in the html (see rules in HTML5 for information about the relationship between xml:lang and the html lang attribute).

Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from CommonLanguages

A human language.

Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguagesMax Binding
Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summaryfalse
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
26. MedicationStatement.text
Definition

A human-readable narrative that contains a summary of the resource and can be used to represent the content of the resource to a human. The narrative need not encode all the structured data, but is required to contain sufficient detail to make it "clinically safe" for a human to just read the narrative. Resource definitions may define what content should be represented in the narrative to ensure clinical safety.

ShortText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
Comments

Contained resources do not have narrative. Resources that are not contained SHOULD have a narrative. In some cases, a resource may only have text with little or no additional discrete data (as long as all minOccurs=1 elements are satisfied). This may be necessary for data from legacy systems where information is captured as a "text blob" or where text is additionally entered raw or narrated and encoded information is added later.

Control0..1
TypeNarrative
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesnarrative, html, xhtml, display
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
28. MedicationStatement.contained
Definition

These resources do not have an independent existence apart from the resource that contains them - they cannot be identified independently, and nor can they have their own independent transaction scope.

ShortContained, inline Resources
Comments

This should never be done when the content can be identified properly, as once identification is lost, it is extremely difficult (and context dependent) to restore it again. Contained resources may have profiles and tags In their meta elements, but SHALL NOT have security labels.

Control0..*
TypeResource
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesinline resources, anonymous resources, contained resources
30. MedicationStatement.extension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
32. MedicationStatement.modifierExtension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the resource that contains them
Summaryfalse
Requirements

Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
34. MedicationStatement.identifier
Definition

Identifiers associated with this Medication Statement that are defined by business processes and/or used to refer to it when a direct URL reference to the resource itself is not appropriate. They are business identifiers assigned to this resource by the performer or other systems and remain constant as the resource is updated and propagates from server to server.

ShortExternal identifier
Comments

This is a business identifier, not a resource identifier.

NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
Control0..*
TypeIdentifier
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
36. MedicationStatement.basedOn
Definition

A plan, proposal or order that is fulfilled in whole or in part by this event.

ShortFulfils plan, proposal or order
Control0..*
TypeReference(MedicationRequest, CarePlan, ServiceRequest)
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
Summarytrue
Requirements

Allows tracing of authorization for the event and tracking whether proposals/recommendations were acted upon.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
38. MedicationStatement.partOf
Definition

A larger event of which this particular event is a component or step.

ShortPart of referenced event
Control0..*
TypeReference(MedicationAdministration, MedicationDispense, MedicationStatement, Procedure, Observation)
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
Summarytrue
Requirements

This should not be used when indicating which resource a MedicationStatement has been derived from. If that is the use case, then MedicationStatement.derivedFrom should be used.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
40. MedicationStatement.status
Definition

A code representing the patient or other source's judgment about the state of the medication used that this statement is about. Generally, this will be active or completed.

Shortactive | completed | entered-in-error | intended | stopped | on-hold | unknown | not-taken
Comments

MedicationStatement is a statement at a point in time. The status is only representative at the point when it was asserted. The value set for MedicationStatement.status contains codes that assert the status of the use of the medication by the patient (for example, stopped or on hold) as well as codes that assert the status of the medication statement itself (for example, entered in error).

This element is labeled as a modifier because the status contains codes that mark the resource as not currently valid.

Control1..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from Medication Status Codes

A coded concept indicating the current status of a MedicationStatement.

Typecode
Is Modifiertrue because This element is labelled as a modifier because it is a status element that contains status entered-in-error which means that the resource should not be treated as valid
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
42. MedicationStatement.statusReason
Definition

Captures the reason for the current state of the MedicationStatement.

ShortReason for current status
Comments

This is generally only used for "exception" statuses such as "not-taken", "on-hold", "cancelled" or "entered-in-error". The reason for performing the event at all is captured in reasonCode, not here.

Control0..*
BindingFor example codes, see SNOMEDCTDrugTherapyStatusCodes

A coded concept indicating the reason for the status of the statement.

TypeCodeableConcept
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
44. MedicationStatement.category
Definition

Indicates where the medication is expected to be consumed or administered.

ShortType of medication usage
Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from Medication usage category codes

A coded concept identifying where the medication included in the MedicationStatement is expected to be consumed or administered.

TypeCodeableConcept
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
46. MedicationStatement.category.id
Definition

Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summaryfalse
48. MedicationStatement.category.extension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.category.extension. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
50. MedicationStatement.category.coding
Definition

A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.

ShortCode defined by a terminology system
Comments

Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

Control0..*
TypeCoding
Is Modifierfalse
Summarytrue
Requirements

Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.category.coding. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • pattern @ $this
52. MedicationStatement.category.coding:usageCategory
Slice NameusageCategory
Definition

A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.

ShortCode defined by a terminology system
Comments

Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

Control0..*
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from Medication usage category codes
TypeCoding
Is Modifierfalse
Summarytrue
Requirements

Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

Pattern Value&lt;valueCoding&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/medication-statement-category&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueCoding&gt;<br/>
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
54. MedicationStatement.category.text
Definition

A human language representation of the concept as seen/selected/uttered by the user who entered the data and/or which represents the intended meaning of the user.

ShortPlain text representation of the concept
Comments

Very often the text is the same as a displayName of one of the codings.

Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Requirements

The codes from the terminologies do not always capture the correct meaning with all the nuances of the human using them, or sometimes there is no appropriate code at all. In these cases, the text is used to capture the full meaning of the source.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
56. MedicationStatement.medication[x]
Definition

Identifies the medication being administered. This is either a link to a resource representing the details of the medication or a simple attribute carrying a code that identifies the medication from a known list of medications.

ShortWhat medication was taken
Comments

If only a code is specified, then it needs to be a code for a specific product. If more information is required, then the use of the medication resource is recommended. For example, if you require form or lot number, then you must reference the Medication resource.

Control1..1
BindingFor example codes, see SNOMEDCTMedicationCodes

A coded concept identifying the substance or product being taken.

TypeChoice of: CodeableConcept, Reference(Medication)
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.medication[x]. The slices are unordered and Closed, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • type @ $this
58. MedicationStatement.medication[x]:medicationReference
Slice NamemedicationReference
Definition

Identifies the medication being administered. This is either a link to a resource representing the details of the medication or a simple attribute carrying a code that identifies the medication from a known list of medications.

ShortWhat medication was taken
Comments

If only a code is specified, then it needs to be a code for a specific product. If more information is required, then the use of the medication resource is recommended. For example, if you require form or lot number, then you must reference the Medication resource.

Control0..1
TypeReference(Medication)
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
60. MedicationStatement.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept
Slice NamemedicationCodeableConcept
Definition

Identifies the medication being administered. This is either a link to a resource representing the details of the medication or a simple attribute carrying a code that identifies the medication from a known list of medications.

ShortWhat medication was taken
Comments

If only a code is specified, then it needs to be a code for a specific product. If more information is required, then the use of the medication resource is recommended. For example, if you require form or lot number, then you must reference the Medication resource.

Control0..1
BindingFor example codes, see SNOMEDCTMedicationCodes

A coded concept identifying the substance or product being taken.

TypeCodeableConcept
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
62. MedicationStatement.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept.id
Definition

Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summaryfalse
64. MedicationStatement.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept.extension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.medication[x].extension. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
66. MedicationStatement.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept.coding
Definition

A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.

ShortCode defined by a terminology system
Comments

Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

Control0..*
TypeCoding
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.medication[x].coding. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • pattern @ $this
68. MedicationStatement.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept.coding:Pharmazentralnummer
Slice NamePharmazentralnummer
Definition

A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.

ShortCode defined by a terminology system
Comments

Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

Control0..*
TypeCoding
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

Pattern Value&lt;valueCoding&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://fhir.de/CodeSystem/ifa/pzn&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueCoding&gt;<br/>
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
70. MedicationStatement.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept.coding:Pharmazentralnummer.id
Definition

Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summaryfalse
72. MedicationStatement.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept.coding:Pharmazentralnummer.extension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.medication[x].coding.extension. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
74. MedicationStatement.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept.coding:Pharmazentralnummer.system
Definition

The identification of the code system that defines the meaning of the symbol in the code.

ShortIdentity of the terminology system
Comments

The URI may be an OID (urn:oid:...) or a UUID (urn:uuid:...). OIDs and UUIDs SHALL be references to the HL7 OID registry. Otherwise, the URI should come from HL7's list of FHIR defined special URIs or it should reference to some definition that establishes the system clearly and unambiguously.

Control1..1
Typeuri
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to be unambiguous about the source of the definition of the symbol.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
76. MedicationStatement.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept.coding:Pharmazentralnummer.version
Definition

The version of the code system which was used when choosing this code. Note that a well-maintained code system does not need the version reported, because the meaning of codes is consistent across versions. However this cannot consistently be assured, and when the meaning is not guaranteed to be consistent, the version SHOULD be exchanged.

ShortVersion of the system - if relevant
Comments

Where the terminology does not clearly define what string should be used to identify code system versions, the recommendation is to use the date (expressed in FHIR date format) on which that version was officially published as the version date.

NoteThis is a business versionId, not a resource version id (see discussion)
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
78. MedicationStatement.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept.coding:Pharmazentralnummer.code
Definition

A symbol in syntax defined by the system. The symbol may be a predefined code or an expression in a syntax defined by the coding system (e.g. post-coordination).

ShortSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Control1..1
Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to refer to a particular code in the system.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
80. MedicationStatement.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept.coding:Pharmazentralnummer.display
Definition

A representation of the meaning of the code in the system, following the rules of the system.

ShortRepresentation defined by the system
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to be able to carry a human-readable meaning of the code for readers that do not know the system.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
82. MedicationStatement.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept.coding:Pharmazentralnummer.userSelected
Definition

Indicates that this coding was chosen by a user directly - e.g. off a pick list of available items (codes or displays).

ShortIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
Comments

Amongst a set of alternatives, a directly chosen code is the most appropriate starting point for new translations. There is some ambiguity about what exactly 'directly chosen' implies, and trading partner agreement may be needed to clarify the use of this element and its consequences more completely.

Control0..1
Typeboolean
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Requirements

This has been identified as a clinical safety criterium - that this exact system/code pair was chosen explicitly, rather than inferred by the system based on some rules or language processing.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
84. MedicationStatement.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept.coding:atcClassDe
Slice NameatcClassDe
Definition

ATC-Codes für Fertigarzneimittel bspw. von Kombiprodukten

ShortATC Klassifikation deutsche Version
Comments

Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

Control0..*
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from ATC
TypeCoding
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

Pattern Value&lt;valueCoding&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://fhir.de/CodeSystem/bfarm/atc&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueCoding&gt;<br/>
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
86. MedicationStatement.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept.coding:atcClassDe.id
Definition

Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summaryfalse
88. MedicationStatement.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept.coding:atcClassDe.extension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.medication[x].coding.extension. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
90. MedicationStatement.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept.coding:atcClassDe.system
Definition

The identification of the code system that defines the meaning of the symbol in the code.

ShortIdentity of the terminology system
Comments

The URI may be an OID (urn:oid:...) or a UUID (urn:uuid:...). OIDs and UUIDs SHALL be references to the HL7 OID registry. Otherwise, the URI should come from HL7's list of FHIR defined special URIs or it should reference to some definition that establishes the system clearly and unambiguously.

Control1..1
Typeuri
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to be unambiguous about the source of the definition of the symbol.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
92. MedicationStatement.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept.coding:atcClassDe.version
Definition

The version of the code system which was used when choosing this code. Note that a well-maintained code system does not need the version reported, because the meaning of codes is consistent across versions. However this cannot consistently be assured, and when the meaning is not guaranteed to be consistent, the version SHOULD be exchanged.

ShortVersion of the system - if relevant
Comments

Where the terminology does not clearly define what string should be used to identify code system versions, the recommendation is to use the date (expressed in FHIR date format) on which that version was officially published as the version date.

NoteThis is a business versionId, not a resource version id (see discussion)
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
94. MedicationStatement.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept.coding:atcClassDe.code
Definition

A symbol in syntax defined by the system. The symbol may be a predefined code or an expression in a syntax defined by the coding system (e.g. post-coordination).

ShortSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Control1..1
Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to refer to a particular code in the system.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
96. MedicationStatement.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept.coding:atcClassDe.display
Definition

A representation of the meaning of the code in the system, following the rules of the system.

ShortRepresentation defined by the system
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to be able to carry a human-readable meaning of the code for readers that do not know the system.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
98. MedicationStatement.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept.coding:atcClassDe.userSelected
Definition

Indicates that this coding was chosen by a user directly - e.g. off a pick list of available items (codes or displays).

ShortIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
Comments

Amongst a set of alternatives, a directly chosen code is the most appropriate starting point for new translations. There is some ambiguity about what exactly 'directly chosen' implies, and trading partner agreement may be needed to clarify the use of this element and its consequences more completely.

Control0..1
Typeboolean
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Requirements

This has been identified as a clinical safety criterium - that this exact system/code pair was chosen explicitly, rather than inferred by the system based on some rules or language processing.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
100. MedicationStatement.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept.coding:atcClassEn
Slice NameatcClassEn
Definition

ATC Classification International WHO Version

ShortAnatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System
Comments

Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

Control0..*
TypeCoding
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

Pattern Value&lt;valueCoding&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://www.whocc.no/atc&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueCoding&gt;<br/>
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
102. MedicationStatement.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept.coding:atcClassEn.id
Definition

Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summaryfalse
104. MedicationStatement.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept.coding:atcClassEn.extension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.medication[x].coding.extension. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
106. MedicationStatement.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept.coding:atcClassEn.system
Definition

The identification of the code system that defines the meaning of the symbol in the code.

ShortIdentity of the terminology system
Comments

The URI may be an OID (urn:oid:...) or a UUID (urn:uuid:...). OIDs and UUIDs SHALL be references to the HL7 OID registry. Otherwise, the URI should come from HL7's list of FHIR defined special URIs or it should reference to some definition that establishes the system clearly and unambiguously.

Control1..1
Typeuri
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to be unambiguous about the source of the definition of the symbol.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
108. MedicationStatement.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept.coding:atcClassEn.version
Definition

The version of the code system which was used when choosing this code. Note that a well-maintained code system does not need the version reported, because the meaning of codes is consistent across versions. However this cannot consistently be assured, and when the meaning is not guaranteed to be consistent, the version SHOULD be exchanged.

ShortVersion of the system - if relevant
Comments

Where the terminology does not clearly define what string should be used to identify code system versions, the recommendation is to use the date (expressed in FHIR date format) on which that version was officially published as the version date.

NoteThis is a business versionId, not a resource version id (see discussion)
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
110. MedicationStatement.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept.coding:atcClassEn.code
Definition

A symbol in syntax defined by the system. The symbol may be a predefined code or an expression in a syntax defined by the coding system (e.g. post-coordination).

ShortSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Control1..1
Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to refer to a particular code in the system.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
112. MedicationStatement.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept.coding:atcClassEn.display
Definition

A representation of the meaning of the code in the system, following the rules of the system.

ShortRepresentation defined by the system
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to be able to carry a human-readable meaning of the code for readers that do not know the system.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
114. MedicationStatement.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept.coding:atcClassEn.userSelected
Definition

Indicates that this coding was chosen by a user directly - e.g. off a pick list of available items (codes or displays).

ShortIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
Comments

Amongst a set of alternatives, a directly chosen code is the most appropriate starting point for new translations. There is some ambiguity about what exactly 'directly chosen' implies, and trading partner agreement may be needed to clarify the use of this element and its consequences more completely.

Control0..1
Typeboolean
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Requirements

This has been identified as a clinical safety criterium - that this exact system/code pair was chosen explicitly, rather than inferred by the system based on some rules or language processing.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
116. MedicationStatement.medication[x]:medicationCodeableConcept.text
Definition

A human language representation of the concept as seen/selected/uttered by the user who entered the data and/or which represents the intended meaning of the user.

ShortPlain text representation of the concept
Comments

Very often the text is the same as a displayName of one of the codings.

Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

The codes from the terminologies do not always capture the correct meaning with all the nuances of the human using them, or sometimes there is no appropriate code at all. In these cases, the text is used to capture the full meaning of the source.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
118. MedicationStatement.subject
Definition

The person, animal or group who is/was taking the medication.

ShortWho is/was taking the medication
Control1..1
TypeReference(Patient, Group)
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
120. MedicationStatement.context
Definition

The encounter or episode of care that establishes the context for this MedicationStatement.

ShortEncounter / Episode associated with MedicationStatement
Control0..1
TypeReference(Encounter, EpisodeOfCare)
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
122. MedicationStatement.effective[x]
Definition

The interval of time during which it is being asserted that the patient is/was/will be taking the medication (or was not taking, when the MedicationStatement.taken element is No).

ShortThe date/time or interval when the medication is/was/will be taken
Comments

This attribute reflects the period over which the patient consumed the medication and is expected to be populated on the majority of Medication Statements. If the medication is still being taken at the time the statement is recorded, the "end" date will be omitted. The date/time attribute supports a variety of dates - year, year/month and exact date. If something more than this is required, this should be conveyed as text.

Control1..1
TypeChoice of: dateTime, Period
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.effective[x]. The slices are unordered and Closed, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • type @ $this
124. MedicationStatement.effective[x]:effectiveDateTime
Slice NameeffectiveDateTime
Definition

The interval of time during which it is being asserted that the patient is/was/will be taking the medication (or was not taking, when the MedicationStatement.taken element is No).

ShortThe date/time or interval when the medication is/was/will be taken
Comments

This attribute reflects the period over which the patient consumed the medication and is expected to be populated on the majority of Medication Statements. If the medication is still being taken at the time the statement is recorded, the "end" date will be omitted. The date/time attribute supports a variety of dates - year, year/month and exact date. If something more than this is required, this should be conveyed as text.

Control0..1
TypedateTime
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
126. MedicationStatement.effective[x]:effectivePeriod
Slice NameeffectivePeriod
Definition

The interval of time during which it is being asserted that the patient is/was/will be taking the medication (or was not taking, when the MedicationStatement.taken element is No).

ShortThe date/time or interval when the medication is/was/will be taken
Comments

This attribute reflects the period over which the patient consumed the medication and is expected to be populated on the majority of Medication Statements. If the medication is still being taken at the time the statement is recorded, the "end" date will be omitted. The date/time attribute supports a variety of dates - year, year/month and exact date. If something more than this is required, this should be conveyed as text.

Control0..1
TypePeriod
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
128. MedicationStatement.dateAsserted
Definition

The date when the medication statement was asserted by the information source.

ShortWhen the statement was asserted?
Control0..1
TypedateTime
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
130. MedicationStatement.informationSource
Definition

The person or organization that provided the information about the taking of this medication. Note: Use derivedFrom when a MedicationStatement is derived from other resources, e.g. Claim or MedicationRequest.

ShortPerson or organization that provided the information about the taking of this medication
Control0..1
TypeReference(Patient, Practitioner, PractitionerRole, RelatedPerson, Organization)
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
Summaryfalse
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
132. MedicationStatement.derivedFrom
Definition

Allows linking the MedicationStatement to the underlying MedicationRequest, or to other information that supports or is used to derive the MedicationStatement.

ShortAdditional supporting information
Comments

Likely references would be to MedicationRequest, MedicationDispense, Claim, Observation or QuestionnaireAnswers. The most common use cases for deriving a MedicationStatement comes from creating a MedicationStatement from a MedicationRequest or from a lab observation or a claim. it should be noted that the amount of information that is available varies from the type resource that you derive the MedicationStatement from.

Control0..*
TypeReference(Profile Tumor)
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summaryfalse
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
134. MedicationStatement.reasonCode
Definition

A reason for why the medication is being/was taken.

ShortReason for why the medication is being/was taken
Comments

This could be a diagnosis code. If a full condition record exists or additional detail is needed, use reasonForUseReference.

Control0..*
BindingFor example codes, see Condition/Problem/DiagnosisCodes

A coded concept identifying why the medication is being taken.

TypeCodeableConcept
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summaryfalse
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
136. MedicationStatement.reasonReference
Definition

Condition or observation that supports why the medication is being/was taken.

ShortCondition or observation that supports why the medication is being/was taken
Comments

This is a reference to a condition that is the reason why the medication is being/was taken. If only a code exists, use reasonForUseCode.

Control0..*
TypeReference(Profile Tumor Disorder)
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summaryfalse
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
138. MedicationStatement.note
Definition

Provides extra information about the medication statement that is not conveyed by the other attributes.

ShortFurther information about the statement
Control0..*
TypeAnnotation
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summaryfalse
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
140. MedicationStatement.dosage
Definition

Indicates how the medication is/was or should be taken by the patient.

ShortDetails of how medication is/was taken or should be taken
Comments

The dates included in the dosage on a Medication Statement reflect the dates for a given dose. For example, "from November 1, 2016 to November 3, 2016, take one tablet daily and from November 4, 2016 to November 7, 2016, take two tablets daily." It is expected that this specificity may only be populated where the patient brings in their labeled container or where the Medication Statement is derived from a MedicationRequest.

Control0..*
TypeDosage
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summaryfalse
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
dsg-1: If present, dosage must include free text or structured data (text.exists() or doseAndRate.exists())
142. MedicationStatement.dosage.id
Definition

Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summaryfalse
144. MedicationStatement.dosage.extension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.dosage.extension. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
146. MedicationStatement.dosage.modifierExtension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
Summarytrue
Requirements

Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
148. MedicationStatement.dosage.sequence
Definition

Indicates the order in which the dosage instructions should be applied or interpreted.

ShortThe order of the dosage instructions
Control0..1
Typeinteger
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

If the sequence number of multiple Dosages is the same, then it is implied that the instructions are to be treated as concurrent. If the sequence number is different, then the Dosages are intended to be sequential.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
150. MedicationStatement.dosage.text
Definition

Free text dosage instructions e.g. SIG.

ShortFree text dosage instructions e.g. SIG
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Free text dosage instructions can be used for cases where the instructions are too complex to code. The content of this attribute does not include the name or description of the medication. When coded instructions are present, the free text instructions may still be present for display to humans taking or administering the medication. It is expected that the text instructions will always be populated. If the dosage.timing attribute is also populated, then the dosage.text should reflect the same information as the timing. Additional information about administration or preparation of the medication should be included as text.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
152. MedicationStatement.dosage.additionalInstruction
Definition

Supplemental instructions to the patient on how to take the medication (e.g. "with meals" or"take half to one hour before food") or warnings for the patient about the medication (e.g. "may cause drowsiness" or "avoid exposure of skin to direct sunlight or sunlamps").

ShortSupplemental instruction or warnings to the patient - e.g. "with meals", "may cause drowsiness"
Comments

Information about administration or preparation of the medication (e.g. "infuse as rapidly as possibly via intraperitoneal port" or "immediately following drug x") should be populated in dosage.text.

Control0..*
BindingFor example codes, see SNOMEDCTAdditionalDosageInstructions

A coded concept identifying additional instructions such as "take with water" or "avoid operating heavy machinery".

TypeCodeableConcept
Is Modifierfalse
Summarytrue
Requirements

Additional instruction is intended to be coded, but where no code exists, the element could include text. For example, "Swallow with plenty of water" which might or might not be coded.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
154. MedicationStatement.dosage.patientInstruction
Definition

Instructions in terms that are understood by the patient or consumer.

ShortPatient or consumer oriented instructions
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
156. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing
Definition

When medication should be administered.

ShortWhen medication should be administered
Comments

This attribute might not always be populated while the Dosage.text is expected to be populated. If both are populated, then the Dosage.text should reflect the content of the Dosage.timing.

Control0..1
TypeTiming
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

The timing schedule for giving the medication to the patient. This data type allows many different expressions. For example: "Every 8 hours"; "Three times a day"; "1/2 an hour before breakfast for 10 days from 23-Dec 2011:"; "15 Oct 2013, 17 Oct 2013 and 1 Nov 2013". Sometimes, a rate can imply duration when expressed as total volume / duration (e.g. 500mL/2 hours implies a duration of 2 hours). However, when rate doesn't imply duration (e.g. 250mL/hour), then the timing.repeat.duration is needed to convey the infuse over time period.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
158. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.id
Definition

Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summaryfalse
160. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.extension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.extension. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
162. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.modifierExtension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
Summarytrue
Requirements

Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
164. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.event
Definition

Identifies specific times when the event occurs.

ShortWhen the event occurs
Control0..*
TypedateTime
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

In a Medication Administration Record, for instance, you need to take a general specification, and turn it into a precise specification.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
166. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat
Definition

A set of rules that describe when the event is scheduled.

ShortWhen the event is to occur
Control0..1
TypeElement
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Many timing schedules are determined by regular repetitions.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
tim-1: if there's a duration, there needs to be duration units (duration.empty() or durationUnit.exists())
tim-2: if there's a period, there needs to be period units (period.empty() or periodUnit.exists())
tim-4: duration SHALL be a non-negative value (duration.exists() implies duration >= 0)
tim-5: period SHALL be a non-negative value (period.exists() implies period >= 0)
tim-6: If there's a periodMax, there must be a period (periodMax.empty() or period.exists())
tim-7: If there's a durationMax, there must be a duration (durationMax.empty() or duration.exists())
tim-8: If there's a countMax, there must be a count (countMax.empty() or count.exists())
tim-9: If there's an offset, there must be a when (and not C, CM, CD, CV) (offset.empty() or (when.exists() and ((when in ('C' | 'CM' | 'CD' | 'CV')).not())))
tim-10: If there's a timeOfDay, there cannot be a when, or vice versa (timeOfDay.empty() or when.empty())
168. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.id
Definition

Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summaryfalse
170. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.extension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.extension. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
172. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]
Definition

Either a duration for the length of the timing schedule, a range of possible length, or outer bounds for start and/or end limits of the timing schedule.

ShortLength/Range of lengths, or (Start and/or end) limits
Control0..1
TypeChoice of: Duration, Range, Period
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Is Modifierfalse
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]. The slices are unordered and Closed, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • type @ $this
174. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsDuration
Slice NameboundsDuration
Definition

Either a duration for the length of the timing schedule, a range of possible length, or outer bounds for start and/or end limits of the timing schedule.

ShortLength/Range of lengths, or (Start and/or end) limits
Control0..1
TypeDuration
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Pattern Value&lt;valueDuration&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://unitsofmeasure.org&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueDuration&gt;<br/>
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
176. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsDuration.id
Definition

Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summaryfalse
178. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsDuration.extension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x].extension. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
180. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsDuration.value
Definition

The value of the measured amount. The value includes an implicit precision in the presentation of the value.

ShortNumerical value (with implicit precision)
Comments

The implicit precision in the value should always be honored. Monetary values have their own rules for handling precision (refer to standard accounting text books).

Control1..1
Typedecimal
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Precision is handled implicitly in almost all cases of measurement.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
182. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsDuration.comparator
Definition

How the value should be understood and represented - whether the actual value is greater or less than the stated value due to measurement issues; e.g. if the comparator is "<" , then the real value is < stated value.

Short< | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from QuantityComparator

How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

Typecode
Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as &quot;Is Modifier&quot; because the comparator modifies the interpretation of the value significantly. If there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need a framework for handling measures where the value is <5ug/L or >400mg/L due to the limitations of measuring methodology.

Meaning if MissingIf there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
184. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsDuration.unit
Definition

A human-readable form of the unit.

ShortUnit representation
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

There are many representations for units of measure and in many contexts, particular representations are fixed and required. I.e. mcg for micrograms.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
186. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsDuration.system
Definition

The identification of the system that provides the coded form of the unit.

ShortSystem that defines coded unit form
Control1..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: qty-3
Typeuri
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to know the system that defines the coded form of the unit.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
188. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsDuration.code
Definition

A computer processable form of the unit in some unit representation system.

ShortCoded form of the unit
Comments

The preferred system is UCUM, but SNOMED CT can also be used (for customary units) or ISO 4217 for currency. The context of use may additionally require a code from a particular system.

Control1..1
Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need a computable form of the unit that is fixed across all forms. UCUM provides this for quantities, but SNOMED CT provides many units of interest.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
190. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsRange
Slice NameboundsRange
Definition

Either a duration for the length of the timing schedule, a range of possible length, or outer bounds for start and/or end limits of the timing schedule.

ShortLength/Range of lengths, or (Start and/or end) limits
Control0..1
TypeRange
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
192. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsRange.id
Definition

Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summaryfalse
194. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsRange.extension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x].extension. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
196. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsRange.low
Definition

The low limit. The boundary is inclusive.

ShortLow limit
Comments

If the low element is missing, the low boundary is not known.

Control0..1
TypeQuantity(SimpleQuantity)
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Pattern Value&lt;valueQuantity&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://unitsofmeasure.org&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueQuantity&gt;<br/>
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
198. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsRange.low.id
Definition

Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summaryfalse
200. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsRange.low.extension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x].low.extension. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
202. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsRange.low.value
Definition

The value of the measured amount. The value includes an implicit precision in the presentation of the value.

ShortNumerical value (with implicit precision)
Comments

The implicit precision in the value should always be honored. Monetary values have their own rules for handling precision (refer to standard accounting text books).

Control1..1
Typedecimal
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Precision is handled implicitly in almost all cases of measurement.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
204. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsRange.low.comparator
Definition

Not allowed to be used in this context

Short< | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Control0..0
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from QuantityComparator

How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

Typecode
Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as &quot;Is Modifier&quot; because the comparator modifies the interpretation of the value significantly. If there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need a framework for handling measures where the value is <5ug/L or >400mg/L due to the limitations of measuring methodology.

Meaning if MissingIf there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
206. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsRange.low.unit
Definition

A human-readable form of the unit.

ShortUnit representation
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

There are many representations for units of measure and in many contexts, particular representations are fixed and required. I.e. mcg for micrograms.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
208. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsRange.low.system
Definition

The identification of the system that provides the coded form of the unit.

ShortSystem that defines coded unit form
Control1..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: qty-3
Typeuri
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to know the system that defines the coded form of the unit.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
210. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsRange.low.code
Definition

A computer processable form of the unit in some unit representation system.

ShortCoded form of the unit
Comments

The preferred system is UCUM, but SNOMED CT can also be used (for customary units) or ISO 4217 for currency. The context of use may additionally require a code from a particular system.

Control1..1
Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need a computable form of the unit that is fixed across all forms. UCUM provides this for quantities, but SNOMED CT provides many units of interest.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
212. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsRange.high
Definition

The high limit. The boundary is inclusive.

ShortHigh limit
Comments

If the high element is missing, the high boundary is not known.

Control0..1
TypeQuantity(SimpleQuantity)
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Pattern Value&lt;valueQuantity&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://unitsofmeasure.org&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueQuantity&gt;<br/>
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
214. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsRange.high.id
Definition

Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summaryfalse
216. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsRange.high.extension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x].high.extension. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
218. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsRange.high.value
Definition

The value of the measured amount. The value includes an implicit precision in the presentation of the value.

ShortNumerical value (with implicit precision)
Comments

The implicit precision in the value should always be honored. Monetary values have their own rules for handling precision (refer to standard accounting text books).

Control1..1
Typedecimal
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Precision is handled implicitly in almost all cases of measurement.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
220. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsRange.high.comparator
Definition

Not allowed to be used in this context

Short< | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Control0..0
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from QuantityComparator

How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

Typecode
Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as &quot;Is Modifier&quot; because the comparator modifies the interpretation of the value significantly. If there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need a framework for handling measures where the value is <5ug/L or >400mg/L due to the limitations of measuring methodology.

Meaning if MissingIf there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
222. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsRange.high.unit
Definition

A human-readable form of the unit.

ShortUnit representation
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

There are many representations for units of measure and in many contexts, particular representations are fixed and required. I.e. mcg for micrograms.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
224. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsRange.high.system
Definition

The identification of the system that provides the coded form of the unit.

ShortSystem that defines coded unit form
Control1..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: qty-3
Typeuri
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to know the system that defines the coded form of the unit.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
226. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsRange.high.code
Definition

A computer processable form of the unit in some unit representation system.

ShortCoded form of the unit
Comments

The preferred system is UCUM, but SNOMED CT can also be used (for customary units) or ISO 4217 for currency. The context of use may additionally require a code from a particular system.

Control1..1
Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need a computable form of the unit that is fixed across all forms. UCUM provides this for quantities, but SNOMED CT provides many units of interest.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
228. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsPeriod
Slice NameboundsPeriod
Definition

Either a duration for the length of the timing schedule, a range of possible length, or outer bounds for start and/or end limits of the timing schedule.

ShortLength/Range of lengths, or (Start and/or end) limits
Control0..1
TypePeriod
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
230. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsPeriod.id
Definition

Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summaryfalse
232. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsPeriod.extension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x].extension. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
234. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsPeriod.start
Definition

The start of the period. The boundary is inclusive.

ShortStarting time with inclusive boundary
Comments

If the low element is missing, the meaning is that the low boundary is not known.

Control0..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: per-1
TypedateTime
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
236. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.bounds[x]:boundsPeriod.end
Definition

The end of the period. If the end of the period is missing, it means no end was known or planned at the time the instance was created. The start may be in the past, and the end date in the future, which means that period is expected/planned to end at that time.

ShortEnd time with inclusive boundary, if not ongoing
Comments

The high value includes any matching date/time. i.e. 2012-02-03T10:00:00 is in a period that has an end value of 2012-02-03.

Control0..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: per-1
TypedateTime
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Meaning if MissingIf the end of the period is missing, it means that the period is ongoing
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
238. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.count
Definition

A total count of the desired number of repetitions across the duration of the entire timing specification. If countMax is present, this element indicates the lower bound of the allowed range of count values.

ShortNumber of times to repeat
Comments

If you have both bounds and count, then this should be understood as within the bounds period, until count times happens.

Control0..1
TypepositiveInt
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Repetitions may be limited by end time or total occurrences.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
240. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.countMax
Definition

If present, indicates that the count is a range - so to perform the action between [count] and [countMax] times.

ShortMaximum number of times to repeat
Control0..1
TypepositiveInt
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
242. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.duration
Definition

How long this thing happens for when it happens. If durationMax is present, this element indicates the lower bound of the allowed range of the duration.

ShortHow long when it happens
Comments

For some events the duration is part of the definition of the event (e.g. IV infusions, where the duration is implicit in the specified quantity and rate). For others, it's part of the timing specification (e.g. exercise).

Control0..1
Typedecimal
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Some activities are not instantaneous and need to be maintained for a period of time.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
244. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.durationMax
Definition

If present, indicates that the duration is a range - so to perform the action between [duration] and [durationMax] time length.

ShortHow long when it happens (Max)
Comments

For some events the duration is part of the definition of the event (e.g. IV infusions, where the duration is implicit in the specified quantity and rate). For others, it's part of the timing specification (e.g. exercise).

Control0..1
Typedecimal
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Some activities are not instantaneous and need to be maintained for a period of time.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
246. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.durationUnit
Definition

The units of time for the duration, in UCUM units.

Shorts | min | h | d | wk | mo | a - unit of time (UCUM)
Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from UnitsOfTime

A unit of time (units from UCUM).

Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
248. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.frequency
Definition

The number of times to repeat the action within the specified period. If frequencyMax is present, this element indicates the lower bound of the allowed range of the frequency.

ShortEvent occurs frequency times per period
Control0..1
TypepositiveInt
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Meaning if MissingIf no frequency is stated, the assumption is that the event occurs once per period, but systems SHOULD always be specific about this
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
250. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.frequencyMax
Definition

If present, indicates that the frequency is a range - so to repeat between [frequency] and [frequencyMax] times within the period or period range.

ShortEvent occurs up to frequencyMax times per period
Control0..1
TypepositiveInt
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
252. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.period
Definition

Indicates the duration of time over which repetitions are to occur; e.g. to express "3 times per day", 3 would be the frequency and "1 day" would be the period. If periodMax is present, this element indicates the lower bound of the allowed range of the period length.

ShortEvent occurs frequency times per period
Control0..1
Typedecimal
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
254. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.periodMax
Definition

If present, indicates that the period is a range from [period] to [periodMax], allowing expressing concepts such as "do this once every 3-5 days.

ShortUpper limit of period (3-4 hours)
Control0..1
Typedecimal
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
256. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.periodUnit
Definition

The units of time for the period in UCUM units.

Shorts | min | h | d | wk | mo | a - unit of time (UCUM)
Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from UnitsOfTime

A unit of time (units from UCUM).

Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
258. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.dayOfWeek
Definition

If one or more days of week is provided, then the action happens only on the specified day(s).

Shortmon | tue | wed | thu | fri | sat | sun
Comments

If no days are specified, the action is assumed to happen every day as otherwise specified. The elements frequency and period cannot be used as well as dayOfWeek.

Control0..*
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from DaysOfWeek
Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
260. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.timeOfDay
Definition

Specified time of day for action to take place.

ShortTime of day for action
Comments

When time of day is specified, it is inferred that the action happens every day (as filtered by dayofWeek) on the specified times. The elements when, frequency and period cannot be used as well as timeOfDay.

Control0..*
Typetime
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
262. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.when
Definition

An approximate time period during the day, potentially linked to an event of daily living that indicates when the action should occur.

ShortCode for time period of occurrence
Comments

When more than one event is listed, the event is tied to the union of the specified events.

Control0..*
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from EventTiming

Real world event relating to the schedule.

Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Timings are frequently determined by occurrences such as waking, eating and sleep.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
264. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.repeat.offset
Definition

The number of minutes from the event. If the event code does not indicate whether the minutes is before or after the event, then the offset is assumed to be after the event.

ShortMinutes from event (before or after)
Control0..1
TypeunsignedInt
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
266. MedicationStatement.dosage.timing.code
Definition

A code for the timing schedule (or just text in code.text). Some codes such as BID are ubiquitous, but many institutions define their own additional codes. If a code is provided, the code is understood to be a complete statement of whatever is specified in the structured timing data, and either the code or the data may be used to interpret the Timing, with the exception that .repeat.bounds still applies over the code (and is not contained in the code).

ShortBID | TID | QID | AM | PM | QD | QOD | +
Comments

BID etc. are defined as 'at institutionally specified times'. For example, an institution may choose that BID is "always at 7am and 6pm". If it is inappropriate for this choice to be made, the code BID should not be used. Instead, a distinct organization-specific code should be used in place of the HL7-defined BID code and/or a structured representation should be used (in this case, specifying the two event times).

Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from TimingAbbreviation

Code for a known / defined timing pattern.

TypeCodeableConcept
Is Modifierfalse
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
268. MedicationStatement.dosage.asNeeded[x]
Definition

Indicates whether the Medication is only taken when needed within a specific dosing schedule (Boolean option), or it indicates the precondition for taking the Medication (CodeableConcept).

ShortTake "as needed" (for x)
Comments

Can express "as needed" without a reason by setting the Boolean = True. In this case the CodeableConcept is not populated. Or you can express "as needed" with a reason by including the CodeableConcept. In this case the Boolean is assumed to be True. If you set the Boolean to False, then the dose is given according to the schedule and is not "prn" or "as needed".

Control0..1
BindingFor example codes, see SNOMEDCTMedicationAsNeededReasonCodes

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.

TypeChoice of: boolean, CodeableConcept
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.dosage.asNeeded[x]. The slices are unordered and Closed, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • type @ $this
270. MedicationStatement.dosage.asNeeded[x]:asNeededBoolean
Slice NameasNeededBoolean
Definition

Indicates whether the Medication is only taken when needed within a specific dosing schedule (Boolean option), or it indicates the precondition for taking the Medication (CodeableConcept).

ShortTake "as needed" (for x)
Comments

Can express "as needed" without a reason by setting the Boolean = True. In this case the CodeableConcept is not populated. Or you can express "as needed" with a reason by including the CodeableConcept. In this case the Boolean is assumed to be True. If you set the Boolean to False, then the dose is given according to the schedule and is not "prn" or "as needed".

Control0..1
Typeboolean
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
272. MedicationStatement.dosage.asNeeded[x]:asNeededCodeableConcept
Slice NameasNeededCodeableConcept
Definition

Indicates whether the Medication is only taken when needed within a specific dosing schedule (Boolean option), or it indicates the precondition for taking the Medication (CodeableConcept).

ShortTake "as needed" (for x)
Comments

Can express "as needed" without a reason by setting the Boolean = True. In this case the CodeableConcept is not populated. Or you can express "as needed" with a reason by including the CodeableConcept. In this case the Boolean is assumed to be True. If you set the Boolean to False, then the dose is given according to the schedule and is not "prn" or "as needed".

Control0..1
BindingFor example codes, see SNOMEDCTMedicationAsNeededReasonCodes

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.

TypeCodeableConcept
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
274. MedicationStatement.dosage.site
Definition

Body site to administer to.

ShortBody site to administer to
Comments

If the use case requires attributes from the BodySite resource (e.g. to identify and track separately) then use the standard extension bodySite. May be a summary code, or a reference to a very precise definition of the location, or both.

Control0..1
BindingFor example codes, see SNOMEDCTAnatomicalStructureForAdministrationSiteCodes

A coded concept describing the site location the medicine enters into or onto the body.

TypeCodeableConcept
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

A coded specification of the anatomic site where the medication first enters the body.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
276. MedicationStatement.dosage.site.id
Definition

Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summaryfalse
278. MedicationStatement.dosage.site.extension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.dosage.site.extension. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
280. MedicationStatement.dosage.site.coding
Definition

A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.

ShortCode defined by a terminology system
Comments

Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

Control0..*
TypeCoding
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.dosage.site.coding. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • pattern @ $this
282. MedicationStatement.dosage.site.coding:SNOMED
Slice NameSNOMED
Definition

A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.

ShortCode defined by a terminology system
Comments

Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

Control0..*
BindingFor example codes, see Target Site - IPS

target site IPS

TypeCoding
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

Pattern Value&lt;valueCoding&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://snomed.info/sct&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueCoding&gt;<br/>
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
284. MedicationStatement.dosage.site.coding:SNOMED.id
Definition

Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summaryfalse
286. MedicationStatement.dosage.site.coding:SNOMED.extension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.dosage.site.coding.extension. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
288. MedicationStatement.dosage.site.coding:SNOMED.system
Definition

The identification of the code system that defines the meaning of the symbol in the code.

ShortIdentity of the terminology system
Comments

The URI may be an OID (urn:oid:...) or a UUID (urn:uuid:...). OIDs and UUIDs SHALL be references to the HL7 OID registry. Otherwise, the URI should come from HL7's list of FHIR defined special URIs or it should reference to some definition that establishes the system clearly and unambiguously.

Control1..1
Typeuri
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to be unambiguous about the source of the definition of the symbol.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
290. MedicationStatement.dosage.site.coding:SNOMED.version
Definition

The version of the code system which was used when choosing this code. Note that a well-maintained code system does not need the version reported, because the meaning of codes is consistent across versions. However this cannot consistently be assured, and when the meaning is not guaranteed to be consistent, the version SHOULD be exchanged.

ShortVersion of the system - if relevant
Comments

Where the terminology does not clearly define what string should be used to identify code system versions, the recommendation is to use the date (expressed in FHIR date format) on which that version was officially published as the version date.

NoteThis is a business versionId, not a resource version id (see discussion)
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
292. MedicationStatement.dosage.site.coding:SNOMED.code
Definition

A symbol in syntax defined by the system. The symbol may be a predefined code or an expression in a syntax defined by the coding system (e.g. post-coordination).

ShortSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Control1..1
Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to refer to a particular code in the system.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
294. MedicationStatement.dosage.site.coding:SNOMED.display
Definition

A representation of the meaning of the code in the system, following the rules of the system.

ShortRepresentation defined by the system
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to be able to carry a human-readable meaning of the code for readers that do not know the system.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
296. MedicationStatement.dosage.site.coding:SNOMED.userSelected
Definition

Indicates that this coding was chosen by a user directly - e.g. off a pick list of available items (codes or displays).

ShortIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
Comments

Amongst a set of alternatives, a directly chosen code is the most appropriate starting point for new translations. There is some ambiguity about what exactly 'directly chosen' implies, and trading partner agreement may be needed to clarify the use of this element and its consequences more completely.

Control0..1
Typeboolean
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Requirements

This has been identified as a clinical safety criterium - that this exact system/code pair was chosen explicitly, rather than inferred by the system based on some rules or language processing.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
298. MedicationStatement.dosage.site.text
Definition

A human language representation of the concept as seen/selected/uttered by the user who entered the data and/or which represents the intended meaning of the user.

ShortPlain text representation of the concept
Comments

Very often the text is the same as a displayName of one of the codings.

Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Requirements

The codes from the terminologies do not always capture the correct meaning with all the nuances of the human using them, or sometimes there is no appropriate code at all. In these cases, the text is used to capture the full meaning of the source.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
300. MedicationStatement.dosage.route
Definition

How drug should enter body.

ShortHow drug should enter body
Control0..1
BindingFor example codes, see SNOMEDCTRouteCodes

A coded concept describing the route or physiological path of administration of a therapeutic agent into or onto the body of a subject.

TypeCodeableConcept
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

A code specifying the route or physiological path of administration of a therapeutic agent into or onto a patient's body.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
302. MedicationStatement.dosage.route.id
Definition

Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summaryfalse
304. MedicationStatement.dosage.route.extension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.dosage.route.extension. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
306. MedicationStatement.dosage.route.coding
Definition

A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.

ShortCode defined by a terminology system
Comments

Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

Control0..*
TypeCoding
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.dosage.route.coding. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • pattern @ $this
308. MedicationStatement.dosage.route.coding:EDQM
Slice NameEDQM
Definition

A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.

ShortCode defined by a terminology system
Comments

Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from Medicine Route of Administration - IPS

EDQM Standard Terms

TypeCoding
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

Pattern Value&lt;valueCoding&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://standardterms.edqm.eu&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueCoding&gt;<br/>
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
310. MedicationStatement.dosage.route.coding:EDQM.id
Definition

Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summaryfalse
312. MedicationStatement.dosage.route.coding:EDQM.extension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.dosage.route.coding.extension. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
314. MedicationStatement.dosage.route.coding:EDQM.system
Definition

The identification of the code system that defines the meaning of the symbol in the code.

ShortIdentity of the terminology system
Comments

The URI may be an OID (urn:oid:...) or a UUID (urn:uuid:...). OIDs and UUIDs SHALL be references to the HL7 OID registry. Otherwise, the URI should come from HL7's list of FHIR defined special URIs or it should reference to some definition that establishes the system clearly and unambiguously.

Control1..1
Typeuri
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to be unambiguous about the source of the definition of the symbol.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
316. MedicationStatement.dosage.route.coding:EDQM.version
Definition

The version of the code system which was used when choosing this code. Note that a well-maintained code system does not need the version reported, because the meaning of codes is consistent across versions. However this cannot consistently be assured, and when the meaning is not guaranteed to be consistent, the version SHOULD be exchanged.

ShortVersion of the system - if relevant
Comments

Where the terminology does not clearly define what string should be used to identify code system versions, the recommendation is to use the date (expressed in FHIR date format) on which that version was officially published as the version date.

NoteThis is a business versionId, not a resource version id (see discussion)
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
318. MedicationStatement.dosage.route.coding:EDQM.code
Definition

A symbol in syntax defined by the system. The symbol may be a predefined code or an expression in a syntax defined by the coding system (e.g. post-coordination).

ShortSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Control1..1
Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to refer to a particular code in the system.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
320. MedicationStatement.dosage.route.coding:EDQM.display
Definition

A representation of the meaning of the code in the system, following the rules of the system.

ShortRepresentation defined by the system
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to be able to carry a human-readable meaning of the code for readers that do not know the system.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
322. MedicationStatement.dosage.route.coding:EDQM.userSelected
Definition

Indicates that this coding was chosen by a user directly - e.g. off a pick list of available items (codes or displays).

ShortIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
Comments

Amongst a set of alternatives, a directly chosen code is the most appropriate starting point for new translations. There is some ambiguity about what exactly 'directly chosen' implies, and trading partner agreement may be needed to clarify the use of this element and its consequences more completely.

Control0..1
Typeboolean
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Requirements

This has been identified as a clinical safety criterium - that this exact system/code pair was chosen explicitly, rather than inferred by the system based on some rules or language processing.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
324. MedicationStatement.dosage.route.coding:SNOMED
Slice NameSNOMED
Definition

A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.

ShortCode defined by a terminology system
Comments

Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations, or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Ordering of codings is undefined and SHALL NOT be used to infer meaning. Generally, at most only one of the coding values will be labeled as UserSelected = true.

Control0..1
TypeCoding
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Allows for alternative encodings within a code system, and translations to other code systems.

Pattern Value&lt;valueCoding&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://snomed.info/sct&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueCoding&gt;<br/>
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
326. MedicationStatement.dosage.route.coding:SNOMED.id
Definition

Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summaryfalse
328. MedicationStatement.dosage.route.coding:SNOMED.extension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.dosage.route.coding.extension. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
330. MedicationStatement.dosage.route.coding:SNOMED.system
Definition

The identification of the code system that defines the meaning of the symbol in the code.

ShortIdentity of the terminology system
Comments

The URI may be an OID (urn:oid:...) or a UUID (urn:uuid:...). OIDs and UUIDs SHALL be references to the HL7 OID registry. Otherwise, the URI should come from HL7's list of FHIR defined special URIs or it should reference to some definition that establishes the system clearly and unambiguously.

Control1..1
Typeuri
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to be unambiguous about the source of the definition of the symbol.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
332. MedicationStatement.dosage.route.coding:SNOMED.version
Definition

The version of the code system which was used when choosing this code. Note that a well-maintained code system does not need the version reported, because the meaning of codes is consistent across versions. However this cannot consistently be assured, and when the meaning is not guaranteed to be consistent, the version SHOULD be exchanged.

ShortVersion of the system - if relevant
Comments

Where the terminology does not clearly define what string should be used to identify code system versions, the recommendation is to use the date (expressed in FHIR date format) on which that version was officially published as the version date.

NoteThis is a business versionId, not a resource version id (see discussion)
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
334. MedicationStatement.dosage.route.coding:SNOMED.code
Definition

A symbol in syntax defined by the system. The symbol may be a predefined code or an expression in a syntax defined by the coding system (e.g. post-coordination).

ShortSymbol in syntax defined by the system
Control1..1
Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to refer to a particular code in the system.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
336. MedicationStatement.dosage.route.coding:SNOMED.display
Definition

A representation of the meaning of the code in the system, following the rules of the system.

ShortRepresentation defined by the system
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to be able to carry a human-readable meaning of the code for readers that do not know the system.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
338. MedicationStatement.dosage.route.coding:SNOMED.userSelected
Definition

Indicates that this coding was chosen by a user directly - e.g. off a pick list of available items (codes or displays).

ShortIf this coding was chosen directly by the user
Comments

Amongst a set of alternatives, a directly chosen code is the most appropriate starting point for new translations. There is some ambiguity about what exactly 'directly chosen' implies, and trading partner agreement may be needed to clarify the use of this element and its consequences more completely.

Control0..1
Typeboolean
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Requirements

This has been identified as a clinical safety criterium - that this exact system/code pair was chosen explicitly, rather than inferred by the system based on some rules or language processing.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
340. MedicationStatement.dosage.route.text
Definition

A human language representation of the concept as seen/selected/uttered by the user who entered the data and/or which represents the intended meaning of the user.

ShortPlain text representation of the concept
Comments

Very often the text is the same as a displayName of one of the codings.

Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Requirements

The codes from the terminologies do not always capture the correct meaning with all the nuances of the human using them, or sometimes there is no appropriate code at all. In these cases, the text is used to capture the full meaning of the source.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
342. MedicationStatement.dosage.method
Definition

Technique for administering medication.

ShortTechnique for administering medication
Comments

Terminologies used often pre-coordinate this term with the route and or form of administration.

Control0..1
BindingFor example codes, see SNOMEDCTAdministrationMethodCodes

A coded concept describing the technique by which the medicine is administered.

TypeCodeableConcept
Is Modifierfalse
Summarytrue
Requirements

A coded value indicating the method by which the medication is introduced into or onto the body. Most commonly used for injections. For examples, Slow Push; Deep IV.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
344. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate
Definition

The amount of medication administered.

ShortAmount of medication administered
Control0..*
TypeElement
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
346. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.id
Definition

Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summaryfalse
348. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.extension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.extension. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
350. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.type
Definition

The kind of dose or rate specified, for example, ordered or calculated.

ShortThe kind of dose or rate specified
Control0..1
BindingFor example codes, see DoseAndRateType

The kind of dose or rate specified.

TypeCodeableConcept
Is Modifierfalse
Summarytrue
Requirements

If the type is not populated, assume to be "ordered".

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
352. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]
Definition

Amount of medication per dose.

ShortAmount of medication per dose
Comments

Note that this specifies the quantity of the specified medication, not the quantity for each active ingredient(s). Each ingredient amount can be communicated in the Medication resource. For example, if one wants to communicate that a tablet was 375 mg, where the dose was one tablet, you can use the Medication resource to document that the tablet was comprised of 375 mg of drug XYZ. Alternatively if the dose was 375 mg, then you may only need to use the Medication resource to indicate this was a tablet. If the example were an IV such as dopamine and you wanted to communicate that 400mg of dopamine was mixed in 500 ml of some IV solution, then this would all be communicated in the Medication resource. If the administration is not intended to be instantaneous (rate is present or timing has a duration), this can be specified to convey the total amount to be administered over the period of time as indicated by the schedule e.g. 500 ml in dose, with timing used to convey that this should be done over 4 hours.

Control0..1
TypeChoice of: Range, Quantity(SimpleQuantity)
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
Summarytrue
Requirements

The amount of therapeutic or other substance given at one administration event.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]. The slices are unordered and Closed, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • type @ $this
354. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseRange
Slice NamedoseRange
Definition

Amount of medication per dose.

ShortAmount of medication per dose
Comments

Note that this specifies the quantity of the specified medication, not the quantity for each active ingredient(s). Each ingredient amount can be communicated in the Medication resource. For example, if one wants to communicate that a tablet was 375 mg, where the dose was one tablet, you can use the Medication resource to document that the tablet was comprised of 375 mg of drug XYZ. Alternatively if the dose was 375 mg, then you may only need to use the Medication resource to indicate this was a tablet. If the example were an IV such as dopamine and you wanted to communicate that 400mg of dopamine was mixed in 500 ml of some IV solution, then this would all be communicated in the Medication resource. If the administration is not intended to be instantaneous (rate is present or timing has a duration), this can be specified to convey the total amount to be administered over the period of time as indicated by the schedule e.g. 500 ml in dose, with timing used to convey that this should be done over 4 hours.

Control0..1
TypeRange
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

The amount of therapeutic or other substance given at one administration event.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
356. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseRange.id
Definition

Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summaryfalse
358. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseRange.extension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x].extension. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
360. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseRange.low
Definition

The low limit. The boundary is inclusive.

ShortLow limit
Comments

If the low element is missing, the low boundary is not known.

Control0..1
TypeQuantity(SimpleQuantity)
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Pattern Value&lt;valueQuantity&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://unitsofmeasure.org&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueQuantity&gt;<br/>
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
362. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseRange.low.id
Definition

Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summaryfalse
364. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseRange.low.extension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x].low.extension. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
366. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseRange.low.value
Definition

The value of the measured amount. The value includes an implicit precision in the presentation of the value.

ShortNumerical value (with implicit precision)
Comments

The implicit precision in the value should always be honored. Monetary values have their own rules for handling precision (refer to standard accounting text books).

Control1..1
Typedecimal
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Precision is handled implicitly in almost all cases of measurement.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
368. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseRange.low.comparator
Definition

Not allowed to be used in this context

Short< | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Control0..0
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from QuantityComparator

How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

Typecode
Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as &quot;Is Modifier&quot; because the comparator modifies the interpretation of the value significantly. If there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need a framework for handling measures where the value is <5ug/L or >400mg/L due to the limitations of measuring methodology.

Meaning if MissingIf there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
370. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseRange.low.unit
Definition

A human-readable form of the unit.

ShortUnit representation
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

There are many representations for units of measure and in many contexts, particular representations are fixed and required. I.e. mcg for micrograms.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
372. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseRange.low.system
Definition

The identification of the system that provides the coded form of the unit.

ShortSystem that defines coded unit form
Control1..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: qty-3
Typeuri
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to know the system that defines the coded form of the unit.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
374. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseRange.low.code
Definition

A computer processable form of the unit in some unit representation system.

ShortCoded form of the unit
Comments

The preferred system is UCUM, but SNOMED CT can also be used (for customary units) or ISO 4217 for currency. The context of use may additionally require a code from a particular system.

Control1..1
Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need a computable form of the unit that is fixed across all forms. UCUM provides this for quantities, but SNOMED CT provides many units of interest.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
376. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseRange.high
Definition

The high limit. The boundary is inclusive.

ShortHigh limit
Comments

If the high element is missing, the high boundary is not known.

Control0..1
TypeQuantity(SimpleQuantity)
Is Modifierfalse
Summarytrue
Pattern Value&lt;valueQuantity&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://unitsofmeasure.org&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueQuantity&gt;<br/>
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
378. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseRange.high.id
Definition

Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summaryfalse
380. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseRange.high.extension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x].high.extension. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
382. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseRange.high.value
Definition

The value of the measured amount. The value includes an implicit precision in the presentation of the value.

ShortNumerical value (with implicit precision)
Comments

The implicit precision in the value should always be honored. Monetary values have their own rules for handling precision (refer to standard accounting text books).

Control1..1
Typedecimal
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Precision is handled implicitly in almost all cases of measurement.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
384. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseRange.high.comparator
Definition

Not allowed to be used in this context

Short< | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Control0..0
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from QuantityComparator

How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

Typecode
Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as &quot;Is Modifier&quot; because the comparator modifies the interpretation of the value significantly. If there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need a framework for handling measures where the value is <5ug/L or >400mg/L due to the limitations of measuring methodology.

Meaning if MissingIf there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
386. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseRange.high.unit
Definition

A human-readable form of the unit.

ShortUnit representation
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

There are many representations for units of measure and in many contexts, particular representations are fixed and required. I.e. mcg for micrograms.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
388. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseRange.high.system
Definition

The identification of the system that provides the coded form of the unit.

ShortSystem that defines coded unit form
Control1..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: qty-3
Typeuri
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to know the system that defines the coded form of the unit.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
390. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseRange.high.code
Definition

A computer processable form of the unit in some unit representation system.

ShortCoded form of the unit
Comments

The preferred system is UCUM, but SNOMED CT can also be used (for customary units) or ISO 4217 for currency. The context of use may additionally require a code from a particular system.

Control1..1
Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need a computable form of the unit that is fixed across all forms. UCUM provides this for quantities, but SNOMED CT provides many units of interest.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
392. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseQuantity
Slice NamedoseQuantity
Definition

The comparator is not used on a SimpleQuantity

ShortA fixed quantity (no comparator)
Comments

The context of use may frequently define what kind of quantity this is and therefore what kind of units can be used. The context of use may also restrict the values for the comparator.

Control0..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
TypeQuantity(SimpleQuantity)
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Requirements

The amount of therapeutic or other substance given at one administration event.

Pattern Value&lt;valueQuantity&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://unitsofmeasure.org&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueQuantity&gt;<br/>
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
qty-3: If a code for the unit is present, the system SHALL also be present (code.empty() or system.exists())
sqty-1: The comparator is not used on a SimpleQuantity (comparator.empty())
394. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseQuantity.id
Definition

Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summaryfalse
396. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseQuantity.extension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x].extension. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
398. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseQuantity.value
Definition

The value of the measured amount. The value includes an implicit precision in the presentation of the value.

ShortNumerical value (with implicit precision)
Comments

The implicit precision in the value should always be honored. Monetary values have their own rules for handling precision (refer to standard accounting text books).

Control1..1
Typedecimal
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Precision is handled implicitly in almost all cases of measurement.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
400. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseQuantity.comparator
Definition

Not allowed to be used in this context

Short< | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Control0..0
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from QuantityComparator

How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

Typecode
Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as &quot;Is Modifier&quot; because the comparator modifies the interpretation of the value significantly. If there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need a framework for handling measures where the value is <5ug/L or >400mg/L due to the limitations of measuring methodology.

Meaning if MissingIf there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
402. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseQuantity.unit
Definition

A human-readable form of the unit.

ShortUnit representation
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

There are many representations for units of measure and in many contexts, particular representations are fixed and required. I.e. mcg for micrograms.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
404. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseQuantity.system
Definition

The identification of the system that provides the coded form of the unit.

ShortSystem that defines coded unit form
Control1..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: qty-3
Typeuri
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to know the system that defines the coded form of the unit.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
406. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.dose[x]:doseQuantity.code
Definition

A computer processable form of the unit in some unit representation system.

ShortCoded form of the unit
Comments

The preferred system is UCUM, but SNOMED CT can also be used (for customary units) or ISO 4217 for currency. The context of use may additionally require a code from a particular system.

Control1..1
Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need a computable form of the unit that is fixed across all forms. UCUM provides this for quantities, but SNOMED CT provides many units of interest.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
408. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]
Definition

Amount of medication per unit of time.

ShortAmount of medication per unit of time
Comments

It is possible to supply both a rate and a doseQuantity to provide full details about how the medication is to be administered and supplied. If the rate is intended to change over time, depending on local rules/regulations, each change should be captured as a new version of the MedicationRequest with an updated rate, or captured with a new MedicationRequest with the new rate.

It is possible to specify a rate over time (for example, 100 ml/hour) using either the rateRatio and rateQuantity. The rateQuantity approach requires systems to have the capability to parse UCUM grammer where ml/hour is included rather than a specific ratio where the time is specified as the denominator. Where a rate such as 500ml over 2 hours is specified, the use of rateRatio may be more semantically correct than specifying using a rateQuantity of 250 mg/hour.

Control0..1
TypeChoice of: Ratio, Range, Quantity(SimpleQuantity)
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Must Support TypesNo must-support rules about the choice of types/profiles
Summarytrue
Requirements

Identifies the speed with which the medication was or will be introduced into the patient. Typically the rate for an infusion e.g. 100 ml per 1 hour or 100 ml/hr. May also be expressed as a rate per unit of time e.g. 500 ml per 2 hours. Other examples: 200 mcg/min or 200 mcg/1 minute; 1 liter/8 hours. Sometimes, a rate can imply duration when expressed as total volume / duration (e.g. 500mL/2 hours implies a duration of 2 hours). However, when rate doesn't imply duration (e.g. 250mL/hour), then the timing.repeat.duration is needed to convey the infuse over time period.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]. The slices are unordered and Closed, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • type @ $this
410. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRatio
Slice NamerateRatio
Definition

Amount of medication per unit of time.

ShortAmount of medication per unit of time
Comments

It is possible to supply both a rate and a doseQuantity to provide full details about how the medication is to be administered and supplied. If the rate is intended to change over time, depending on local rules/regulations, each change should be captured as a new version of the MedicationRequest with an updated rate, or captured with a new MedicationRequest with the new rate.

It is possible to specify a rate over time (for example, 100 ml/hour) using either the rateRatio and rateQuantity. The rateQuantity approach requires systems to have the capability to parse UCUM grammer where ml/hour is included rather than a specific ratio where the time is specified as the denominator. Where a rate such as 500ml over 2 hours is specified, the use of rateRatio may be more semantically correct than specifying using a rateQuantity of 250 mg/hour.

Control0..1
TypeRatio
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Identifies the speed with which the medication was or will be introduced into the patient. Typically the rate for an infusion e.g. 100 ml per 1 hour or 100 ml/hr. May also be expressed as a rate per unit of time e.g. 500 ml per 2 hours. Other examples: 200 mcg/min or 200 mcg/1 minute; 1 liter/8 hours. Sometimes, a rate can imply duration when expressed as total volume / duration (e.g. 500mL/2 hours implies a duration of 2 hours). However, when rate doesn't imply duration (e.g. 250mL/hour), then the timing.repeat.duration is needed to convey the infuse over time period.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
412. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRatio.id
Definition

Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summaryfalse
414. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRatio.extension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x].extension. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
416. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRatio.numerator
Definition

The value of the numerator.

ShortNumerator value
Control0..1
TypeQuantity
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Pattern Value&lt;valueQuantity&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://unitsofmeasure.org&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueQuantity&gt;<br/>
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
418. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRatio.numerator.id
Definition

Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summaryfalse
420. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRatio.numerator.extension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x].numerator.extension. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
422. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRatio.numerator.value
Definition

The value of the measured amount. The value includes an implicit precision in the presentation of the value.

ShortNumerical value (with implicit precision)
Comments

The implicit precision in the value should always be honored. Monetary values have their own rules for handling precision (refer to standard accounting text books).

Control1..1
Typedecimal
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Precision is handled implicitly in almost all cases of measurement.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
424. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRatio.numerator.comparator
Definition

How the value should be understood and represented - whether the actual value is greater or less than the stated value due to measurement issues; e.g. if the comparator is "<" , then the real value is < stated value.

Short< | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from QuantityComparator

How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

Typecode
Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as &quot;Is Modifier&quot; because the comparator modifies the interpretation of the value significantly. If there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need a framework for handling measures where the value is <5ug/L or >400mg/L due to the limitations of measuring methodology.

Meaning if MissingIf there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
426. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRatio.numerator.unit
Definition

A human-readable form of the unit.

ShortUnit representation
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

There are many representations for units of measure and in many contexts, particular representations are fixed and required. I.e. mcg for micrograms.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
428. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRatio.numerator.system
Definition

The identification of the system that provides the coded form of the unit.

ShortSystem that defines coded unit form
Control1..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: qty-3
Typeuri
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to know the system that defines the coded form of the unit.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
430. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRatio.numerator.code
Definition

A computer processable form of the unit in some unit representation system.

ShortCoded form of the unit
Comments

The preferred system is UCUM, but SNOMED CT can also be used (for customary units) or ISO 4217 for currency. The context of use may additionally require a code from a particular system.

Control1..1
Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need a computable form of the unit that is fixed across all forms. UCUM provides this for quantities, but SNOMED CT provides many units of interest.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
432. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRatio.denominator
Definition

The value of the denominator.

ShortDenominator value
Control0..1
TypeQuantity
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Pattern Value&lt;valueQuantity&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://unitsofmeasure.org&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueQuantity&gt;<br/>
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
434. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRatio.denominator.id
Definition

Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summaryfalse
436. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRatio.denominator.extension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x].denominator.extension. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
438. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRatio.denominator.value
Definition

The value of the measured amount. The value includes an implicit precision in the presentation of the value.

ShortNumerical value (with implicit precision)
Comments

The implicit precision in the value should always be honored. Monetary values have their own rules for handling precision (refer to standard accounting text books).

Control1..1
Typedecimal
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Precision is handled implicitly in almost all cases of measurement.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
440. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRatio.denominator.comparator
Definition

How the value should be understood and represented - whether the actual value is greater or less than the stated value due to measurement issues; e.g. if the comparator is "<" , then the real value is < stated value.

Short< | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from QuantityComparator

How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

Typecode
Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as &quot;Is Modifier&quot; because the comparator modifies the interpretation of the value significantly. If there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need a framework for handling measures where the value is <5ug/L or >400mg/L due to the limitations of measuring methodology.

Meaning if MissingIf there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
442. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRatio.denominator.unit
Definition

A human-readable form of the unit.

ShortUnit representation
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

There are many representations for units of measure and in many contexts, particular representations are fixed and required. I.e. mcg for micrograms.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
444. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRatio.denominator.system
Definition

The identification of the system that provides the coded form of the unit.

ShortSystem that defines coded unit form
Control1..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: qty-3
Typeuri
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to know the system that defines the coded form of the unit.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
446. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRatio.denominator.code
Definition

A computer processable form of the unit in some unit representation system.

ShortCoded form of the unit
Comments

The preferred system is UCUM, but SNOMED CT can also be used (for customary units) or ISO 4217 for currency. The context of use may additionally require a code from a particular system.

Control1..1
Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need a computable form of the unit that is fixed across all forms. UCUM provides this for quantities, but SNOMED CT provides many units of interest.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
448. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRange
Slice NamerateRange
Definition

Amount of medication per unit of time.

ShortAmount of medication per unit of time
Comments

It is possible to supply both a rate and a doseQuantity to provide full details about how the medication is to be administered and supplied. If the rate is intended to change over time, depending on local rules/regulations, each change should be captured as a new version of the MedicationRequest with an updated rate, or captured with a new MedicationRequest with the new rate.

It is possible to specify a rate over time (for example, 100 ml/hour) using either the rateRatio and rateQuantity. The rateQuantity approach requires systems to have the capability to parse UCUM grammer where ml/hour is included rather than a specific ratio where the time is specified as the denominator. Where a rate such as 500ml over 2 hours is specified, the use of rateRatio may be more semantically correct than specifying using a rateQuantity of 250 mg/hour.

Control0..1
TypeRange
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Identifies the speed with which the medication was or will be introduced into the patient. Typically the rate for an infusion e.g. 100 ml per 1 hour or 100 ml/hr. May also be expressed as a rate per unit of time e.g. 500 ml per 2 hours. Other examples: 200 mcg/min or 200 mcg/1 minute; 1 liter/8 hours. Sometimes, a rate can imply duration when expressed as total volume / duration (e.g. 500mL/2 hours implies a duration of 2 hours). However, when rate doesn't imply duration (e.g. 250mL/hour), then the timing.repeat.duration is needed to convey the infuse over time period.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
450. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRange.id
Definition

Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summaryfalse
452. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRange.extension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x].extension. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
454. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRange.low
Definition

The low limit. The boundary is inclusive.

ShortLow limit
Comments

If the low element is missing, the low boundary is not known.

Control0..1
TypeQuantity(SimpleQuantity)
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Pattern Value&lt;valueQuantity&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://unitsofmeasure.org&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueQuantity&gt;<br/>
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
456. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRange.low.id
Definition

Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summaryfalse
458. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRange.low.extension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x].low.extension. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
460. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRange.low.value
Definition

The value of the measured amount. The value includes an implicit precision in the presentation of the value.

ShortNumerical value (with implicit precision)
Comments

The implicit precision in the value should always be honored. Monetary values have their own rules for handling precision (refer to standard accounting text books).

Control1..1
Typedecimal
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Precision is handled implicitly in almost all cases of measurement.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
462. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRange.low.comparator
Definition

Not allowed to be used in this context

Short< | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Control0..0
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from QuantityComparator

How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

Typecode
Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as &quot;Is Modifier&quot; because the comparator modifies the interpretation of the value significantly. If there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need a framework for handling measures where the value is <5ug/L or >400mg/L due to the limitations of measuring methodology.

Meaning if MissingIf there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
464. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRange.low.unit
Definition

A human-readable form of the unit.

ShortUnit representation
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

There are many representations for units of measure and in many contexts, particular representations are fixed and required. I.e. mcg for micrograms.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
466. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRange.low.system
Definition

The identification of the system that provides the coded form of the unit.

ShortSystem that defines coded unit form
Control1..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: qty-3
Typeuri
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to know the system that defines the coded form of the unit.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
468. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRange.low.code
Definition

A computer processable form of the unit in some unit representation system.

ShortCoded form of the unit
Comments

The preferred system is UCUM, but SNOMED CT can also be used (for customary units) or ISO 4217 for currency. The context of use may additionally require a code from a particular system.

Control1..1
Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need a computable form of the unit that is fixed across all forms. UCUM provides this for quantities, but SNOMED CT provides many units of interest.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
470. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRange.high
Definition

The high limit. The boundary is inclusive.

ShortHigh limit
Comments

If the high element is missing, the high boundary is not known.

Control0..1
TypeQuantity(SimpleQuantity)
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Pattern Value&lt;valueQuantity&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://unitsofmeasure.org&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueQuantity&gt;<br/>
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
472. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRange.high.id
Definition

Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summaryfalse
474. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRange.high.extension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x].high.extension. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
476. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRange.high.value
Definition

The value of the measured amount. The value includes an implicit precision in the presentation of the value.

ShortNumerical value (with implicit precision)
Comments

The implicit precision in the value should always be honored. Monetary values have their own rules for handling precision (refer to standard accounting text books).

Control1..1
Typedecimal
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Precision is handled implicitly in almost all cases of measurement.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
478. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRange.high.comparator
Definition

Not allowed to be used in this context

Short< | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Control0..0
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from QuantityComparator

How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

Typecode
Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as &quot;Is Modifier&quot; because the comparator modifies the interpretation of the value significantly. If there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need a framework for handling measures where the value is <5ug/L or >400mg/L due to the limitations of measuring methodology.

Meaning if MissingIf there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
480. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRange.high.unit
Definition

A human-readable form of the unit.

ShortUnit representation
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

There are many representations for units of measure and in many contexts, particular representations are fixed and required. I.e. mcg for micrograms.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
482. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRange.high.system
Definition

The identification of the system that provides the coded form of the unit.

ShortSystem that defines coded unit form
Control1..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: qty-3
Typeuri
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to know the system that defines the coded form of the unit.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
484. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateRange.high.code
Definition

A computer processable form of the unit in some unit representation system.

ShortCoded form of the unit
Comments

The preferred system is UCUM, but SNOMED CT can also be used (for customary units) or ISO 4217 for currency. The context of use may additionally require a code from a particular system.

Control1..1
Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need a computable form of the unit that is fixed across all forms. UCUM provides this for quantities, but SNOMED CT provides many units of interest.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
486. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateQuantity
Slice NamerateQuantity
Definition

The comparator is not used on a SimpleQuantity

ShortA fixed quantity (no comparator)
Comments

The context of use may frequently define what kind of quantity this is and therefore what kind of units can be used. The context of use may also restrict the values for the comparator.

Control0..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
TypeQuantity(SimpleQuantity)
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Requirements

Identifies the speed with which the medication was or will be introduced into the patient. Typically the rate for an infusion e.g. 100 ml per 1 hour or 100 ml/hr. May also be expressed as a rate per unit of time e.g. 500 ml per 2 hours. Other examples: 200 mcg/min or 200 mcg/1 minute; 1 liter/8 hours. Sometimes, a rate can imply duration when expressed as total volume / duration (e.g. 500mL/2 hours implies a duration of 2 hours). However, when rate doesn't imply duration (e.g. 250mL/hour), then the timing.repeat.duration is needed to convey the infuse over time period.

Pattern Value&lt;valueQuantity&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://unitsofmeasure.org&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueQuantity&gt;<br/>
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
qty-3: If a code for the unit is present, the system SHALL also be present (code.empty() or system.exists())
sqty-1: The comparator is not used on a SimpleQuantity (comparator.empty())
488. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateQuantity.id
Definition

Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summaryfalse
490. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateQuantity.extension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x].extension. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
492. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateQuantity.value
Definition

The value of the measured amount. The value includes an implicit precision in the presentation of the value.

ShortNumerical value (with implicit precision)
Comments

The implicit precision in the value should always be honored. Monetary values have their own rules for handling precision (refer to standard accounting text books).

Control1..1
Typedecimal
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Precision is handled implicitly in almost all cases of measurement.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
494. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateQuantity.comparator
Definition

Not allowed to be used in this context

Short< | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Control0..0
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from QuantityComparator

How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

Typecode
Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as &quot;Is Modifier&quot; because the comparator modifies the interpretation of the value significantly. If there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need a framework for handling measures where the value is <5ug/L or >400mg/L due to the limitations of measuring methodology.

Meaning if MissingIf there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
496. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateQuantity.unit
Definition

A human-readable form of the unit.

ShortUnit representation
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

There are many representations for units of measure and in many contexts, particular representations are fixed and required. I.e. mcg for micrograms.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
498. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateQuantity.system
Definition

The identification of the system that provides the coded form of the unit.

ShortSystem that defines coded unit form
Control1..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: qty-3
Typeuri
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to know the system that defines the coded form of the unit.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
500. MedicationStatement.dosage.doseAndRate.rate[x]:rateQuantity.code
Definition

A computer processable form of the unit in some unit representation system.

ShortCoded form of the unit
Comments

The preferred system is UCUM, but SNOMED CT can also be used (for customary units) or ISO 4217 for currency. The context of use may additionally require a code from a particular system.

Control1..1
Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need a computable form of the unit that is fixed across all forms. UCUM provides this for quantities, but SNOMED CT provides many units of interest.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
502. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerPeriod
Definition

Upper limit on medication per unit of time.

ShortUpper limit on medication per unit of time
Comments

This is intended for use as an adjunct to the dosage when there is an upper cap. For example "2 tablets every 4 hours to a maximum of 8/day".

Control0..1
TypeRatio
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

The maximum total quantity of a therapeutic substance that may be administered to a subject over the period of time. For example, 1000mg in 24 hours.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
504. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerPeriod.id
Definition

Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summaryfalse
506. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerPeriod.extension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerPeriod.extension. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
508. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerPeriod.numerator
Definition

The value of the numerator.

ShortNumerator value
Control0..1
TypeQuantity
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Pattern Value&lt;valueQuantity&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://unitsofmeasure.org&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueQuantity&gt;<br/>
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
510. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerPeriod.numerator.id
Definition

Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summaryfalse
512. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerPeriod.numerator.extension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerPeriod.numerator.extension. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
514. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerPeriod.numerator.value
Definition

The value of the measured amount. The value includes an implicit precision in the presentation of the value.

ShortNumerical value (with implicit precision)
Comments

The implicit precision in the value should always be honored. Monetary values have their own rules for handling precision (refer to standard accounting text books).

Control1..1
Typedecimal
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Precision is handled implicitly in almost all cases of measurement.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
516. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerPeriod.numerator.comparator
Definition

How the value should be understood and represented - whether the actual value is greater or less than the stated value due to measurement issues; e.g. if the comparator is "<" , then the real value is < stated value.

Short< | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from QuantityComparator

How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

Typecode
Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as &quot;Is Modifier&quot; because the comparator modifies the interpretation of the value significantly. If there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need a framework for handling measures where the value is <5ug/L or >400mg/L due to the limitations of measuring methodology.

Meaning if MissingIf there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
518. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerPeriod.numerator.unit
Definition

A human-readable form of the unit.

ShortUnit representation
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

There are many representations for units of measure and in many contexts, particular representations are fixed and required. I.e. mcg for micrograms.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
520. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerPeriod.numerator.system
Definition

The identification of the system that provides the coded form of the unit.

ShortSystem that defines coded unit form
Control1..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: qty-3
Typeuri
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to know the system that defines the coded form of the unit.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
522. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerPeriod.numerator.code
Definition

A computer processable form of the unit in some unit representation system.

ShortCoded form of the unit
Comments

The preferred system is UCUM, but SNOMED CT can also be used (for customary units) or ISO 4217 for currency. The context of use may additionally require a code from a particular system.

Control1..1
Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need a computable form of the unit that is fixed across all forms. UCUM provides this for quantities, but SNOMED CT provides many units of interest.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
524. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerPeriod.denominator
Definition

The value of the denominator.

ShortDenominator value
Control0..1
TypeQuantity
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Pattern Value&lt;valueQuantity&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://unitsofmeasure.org&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueQuantity&gt;<br/>
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
526. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerPeriod.denominator.id
Definition

Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summaryfalse
528. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerPeriod.denominator.extension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerPeriod.denominator.extension. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
530. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerPeriod.denominator.value
Definition

The value of the measured amount. The value includes an implicit precision in the presentation of the value.

ShortNumerical value (with implicit precision)
Comments

The implicit precision in the value should always be honored. Monetary values have their own rules for handling precision (refer to standard accounting text books).

Control1..1
Typedecimal
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Precision is handled implicitly in almost all cases of measurement.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
532. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerPeriod.denominator.comparator
Definition

How the value should be understood and represented - whether the actual value is greater or less than the stated value due to measurement issues; e.g. if the comparator is "<" , then the real value is < stated value.

Short< | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Control0..1
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from QuantityComparator

How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

Typecode
Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as &quot;Is Modifier&quot; because the comparator modifies the interpretation of the value significantly. If there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need a framework for handling measures where the value is <5ug/L or >400mg/L due to the limitations of measuring methodology.

Meaning if MissingIf there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
534. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerPeriod.denominator.unit
Definition

A human-readable form of the unit.

ShortUnit representation
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

There are many representations for units of measure and in many contexts, particular representations are fixed and required. I.e. mcg for micrograms.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
536. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerPeriod.denominator.system
Definition

The identification of the system that provides the coded form of the unit.

ShortSystem that defines coded unit form
Control1..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: qty-3
Typeuri
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to know the system that defines the coded form of the unit.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
538. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerPeriod.denominator.code
Definition

A computer processable form of the unit in some unit representation system.

ShortCoded form of the unit
Comments

The preferred system is UCUM, but SNOMED CT can also be used (for customary units) or ISO 4217 for currency. The context of use may additionally require a code from a particular system.

Control1..1
Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need a computable form of the unit that is fixed across all forms. UCUM provides this for quantities, but SNOMED CT provides many units of interest.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
540. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerAdministration
Definition

Upper limit on medication per administration.

ShortUpper limit on medication per administration
Comments

This is intended for use as an adjunct to the dosage when there is an upper cap. For example, a body surface area related dose with a maximum amount, such as 1.5 mg/m2 (maximum 2 mg) IV over 5 – 10 minutes would have doseQuantity of 1.5 mg/m2 and maxDosePerAdministration of 2 mg.

Control0..1
TypeQuantity(SimpleQuantity)
Is Modifierfalse
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

The maximum total quantity of a therapeutic substance that may be administered to a subject per administration.

Pattern Value&lt;valueQuantity&nbsp;xmlns=&quot;http://hl7.org/fhir&quot;&gt;<br/>&nbsp;&nbsp;&lt;system&nbsp;value=&quot;http://unitsofmeasure.org&quot;/&gt;<br/>&lt;/valueQuantity&gt;<br/>
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
542. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerAdministration.id
Definition

Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summaryfalse
544. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerAdministration.extension
Definition

May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerAdministration.extension. The slices are unordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
546. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerAdministration.value
Definition

The value of the measured amount. The value includes an implicit precision in the presentation of the value.

ShortNumerical value (with implicit precision)
Comments

The implicit precision in the value should always be honored. Monetary values have their own rules for handling precision (refer to standard accounting text books).

Control1..1
Typedecimal
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Precision is handled implicitly in almost all cases of measurement.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
548. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerAdministration.comparator
Definition

Not allowed to be used in this context

Short< | <= | >= | > - how to understand the value
Control0..0
BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from QuantityComparator

How the Quantity should be understood and represented.

Typecode
Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as &quot;Is Modifier&quot; because the comparator modifies the interpretation of the value significantly. If there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need a framework for handling measures where the value is <5ug/L or >400mg/L due to the limitations of measuring methodology.

Meaning if MissingIf there is no comparator, then there is no modification of the value
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
550. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerAdministration.unit
Definition

A human-readable form of the unit.

ShortUnit representation
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

There are many representations for units of measure and in many contexts, particular representations are fixed and required. I.e. mcg for micrograms.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
552. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerAdministration.system
Definition

The identification of the system that provides the coded form of the unit.

ShortSystem that defines coded unit form
Control1..1
This element is affected by the following invariants: qty-3
Typeuri
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need to know the system that defines the coded form of the unit.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
554. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerAdministration.code
Definition

A computer processable form of the unit in some unit representation system.

ShortCoded form of the unit
Comments

The preferred system is UCUM, but SNOMED CT can also be used (for customary units) or ISO 4217 for currency. The context of use may additionally require a code from a particular system.

Control1..1
Typecode
Is Modifierfalse
Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
Must Supporttrue
Summarytrue
Requirements

Need a computable form of the unit that is fixed across all forms. UCUM provides this for quantities, but SNOMED CT provides many units of interest.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
556. MedicationStatement.dosage.maxDosePerLifetime
Definition

Upper limit on medication per lifetime of the patient.

ShortUpper limit on medication per lifetime of the patient
Control0..1
TypeQuantity(SimpleQuantity)
Is Modifierfalse
Summarytrue
Requirements

The maximum total quantity of a therapeutic substance that may be administered per lifetime of the subject.

Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))