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Resource Profile: CHEMEDMedicationDispense - Detailed Descriptions

Active as of 2024-05-16

Definitions for the ch-emed-medicationdispense resource profile.

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

0. MedicationDispense
ShortCH EMED MedicationDispense (DIS)
Invariantsch-dosage-meddis: If one dosage element is present, it should not have a sequence number. If more than one dosage element is present, the base entry has the sequence number 1. ((dosageInstruction.count() > 1 implies dosageInstruction.where($this.conformsTo('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-emed/StructureDefinition/ch-emed-dosage') and sequence = 1).exists()) and (dosageInstruction.count() = 1 implies dosageInstruction.single().sequence.exists().not()))
2. MedicationDispense.contained
Control1..?
4. MedicationDispense.extension:treatmentReason
Slice NametreatmentReason
ShortTreatment reason
6. MedicationDispense.extension:prescription
Slice Nameprescription
ShortReference to the medication prescription
Control0..1
TypeExtension(CH EMED Extension Prescription) (Complex Extension)
8. MedicationDispense.extension:pharmaceuticalAdvice
Slice NamepharmaceuticalAdvice
ShortReference to the pharmaceutical advice
Control0..1
TypeExtension(CH EMED Extension Pharmaceutical Advice) (Complex Extension)
10. MedicationDispense.extension:treatmentPlan
Slice NametreatmentPlan
ShortReference to the medication treatment plan
Control0..1
TypeExtension(CH EMED Extension Treatment Plan) (Complex Extension)
12. MedicationDispense.identifier
ShortMedicationDispense Identifier
NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
Control1..1
14. MedicationDispense.identifier.system
Control1..?
Fixed Valueurn:ietf:rfc:3986
16. MedicationDispense.identifier.value
ShortIdentifier value as UUID
Control1..?
Example<br/><b>CH EMED</b>:urn:uuid:daa8cd41-34a1-4a9c-9a6d-cd3f850142e9
18. MedicationDispense.status
Fixed Valuecompleted
20. MedicationDispense.medication[x]
[x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationDispense.medication[x]. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • type @ $this
  • 22. MedicationDispense.medication[x]:medicationReference
    Slice NamemedicationReference
    ShortReference to the contained medication
    Control0..1
    TypeReference(CH EMED Medication (MedicationDispense))contained
    [x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
    24. MedicationDispense.subject
    ShortPatient
    TypeReference(CH Core Patient)
    26. MedicationDispense.subject.reference
    Control1..?
    28. MedicationDispense.performer
    Control1..1
    30. MedicationDispense.performer.actor
    ShortThe author of the medical decision, see also 'Guidance - Authorship'
    TypeReference(CH EMED PractitionerRole)
    32. MedicationDispense.performer.actor.reference
    Control1..?
    34. MedicationDispense.quantity
    ShortNumber of packages
    Control1..?
    36. MedicationDispense.whenHandedOver
    Control1..?
    38. MedicationDispense.dosageInstruction
    ShortHow the medication should be taken
    Control1..?
    SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on MedicationDispense.dosageInstruction. The slices areUnordered and Closed, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
    • profile @ $this
    • 40. MedicationDispense.dosageInstruction:baseEntry
      Slice NamebaseEntry
      ShortBase entry of the dosage instruction
      Control1..1
      TypeDosage(CH EMED Dosage (MedicationStatement / MedicationDispense))
      42. MedicationDispense.dosageInstruction:additionalEntry
      Slice NameadditionalEntry
      ShortAdditional entry of the dosage instruction
      Control0..*
      TypeDosage(CH EMED Dosage Split)
      44. MedicationDispense.substitution
      Invariantsch-emed-dis-1: If no substitution was performed, no type is expected. (wasSubstituted = true or (wasSubstituted = false and type.exists().not()))
      46. MedicationDispense.substitution.type
      BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode
      (required to http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-term/ValueSet/ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode)

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

      0. MedicationDispense
      Definition

      Indicates that a medication product is to be or has been dispensed for a named person/patient. This includes a description of the medication product (supply) provided and the instructions for administering the medication. The medication dispense is the result of a pharmacy system responding to a medication order.

      ShortCH EMED MedicationDispense (DIS)Dispensing a medication to a named patient
      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())
      mdd-1: whenHandedOver cannot be before whenPrepared (whenHandedOver.empty() or whenPrepared.empty() or whenHandedOver >= whenPrepared)
      ch-dosage-meddis: If one dosage element is present, it should not have a sequence number. If more than one dosage element is present, the base entry has the sequence number 1. ((dosageInstruction.count() > 1 implies dosageInstruction.where($this.conformsTo('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-emed/StructureDefinition/ch-emed-dosage') and sequence = 1).exists()) and (dosageInstruction.count() = 1 implies dosageInstruction.single().sequence.exists().not()))
      mdd-1: whenHandedOver cannot be before whenPrepared (whenHandedOver.empty() or whenPrepared.empty() or whenHandedOver >= whenPrepared)
      2. MedicationDispense.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()))
      4. MedicationDispense.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.

      Control10..*
      TypeResource
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Alternate Namesinline resources, anonymous resources, contained resources
      6. MedicationDispense.extension:treatmentReason
      Slice NametreatmentReason
      Definition

      Optional Extension Element - found in all resources.

      ShortTreatment reason
      Control0..*
      This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
      TypeExtension(Treatment Reason) (Extension Type: string)
      Is Modifierfalse
      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())
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      8. MedicationDispense.extension:prescription
      Slice Nameprescription
      Definition

      An Extension

      ShortReference to the medication prescription
      Control0..1
      TypeExtension(CH EMED Extension Prescription) (Complex Extension)
      Is Modifierfalse
      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())
      10. MedicationDispense.extension:pharmaceuticalAdvice
      Slice NamepharmaceuticalAdvice
      Definition

      An Extension

      ShortReference to the pharmaceutical advice
      Control0..1
      TypeExtension(CH EMED Extension Pharmaceutical Advice) (Complex Extension)
      Is Modifierfalse
      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())
      12. MedicationDispense.extension:treatmentPlan
      Slice NametreatmentPlan
      Definition

      An Extension

      ShortReference to the medication treatment plan
      Control0..1
      TypeExtension(CH EMED Extension Treatment Plan) (Complex Extension)
      Is Modifierfalse
      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. MedicationDispense.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())
      16. MedicationDispense.identifier
      Definition

      Identifiers associated with this Medication Dispense 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.

      ShortMedicationDispense IdentifierExternal identifier
      Comments

      This is a business identifier, not a resource identifier.

      NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
      Control10..1*
      TypeIdentifier
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      18. MedicationDispense.identifier.use
      Definition

      The purpose of this identifier.

      Shortusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
      Comments

      Applications can assume that an identifier is permanent unless it explicitly says that it is temporary.

      Control0..1
      BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from IdentifierUsehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1
      (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1)

      Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

      Typecode
      Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as "Is Modifier" because applications should not mistake a temporary id for a permanent one.
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      Allows the appropriate identifier for a particular context of use to be selected from among a set of identifiers.

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

      Establishes the namespace for the value - that is, a URL that describes a set values that are unique.

      ShortThe namespace for the identifier value
      Comments

      Identifier.system is always case sensitive.

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

      There are many sets of identifiers. To perform matching of two identifiers, we need to know what set we're dealing with. The system identifies a particular set of unique identifiers.

      Fixed Valueurn:ietf:rfc:3986
      Example<br/><b>General</b>:http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      22. MedicationDispense.identifier.value
      Definition

      The portion of the identifier typically relevant to the user and which is unique within the context of the system.

      ShortIdentifier value as UUIDThe value that is unique
      Comments

      If the value is a full URI, then the system SHALL be urn:ietf:rfc:3986. The value's primary purpose is computational mapping. As a result, it may be normalized for comparison purposes (e.g. removing non-significant whitespace, dashes, etc.) A value formatted for human display can be conveyed using the Rendered Value extension. Identifier.value is to be treated as case sensitive unless knowledge of the Identifier.system allows the processer to be confident that non-case-sensitive processing is safe.

      Control10..1
      Typestring
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Summarytrue
      Example<br/><b>General</b>:123456 <br/><b>CH EMED</b>:urn:uuid:daa8cd41-34a1-4a9c-9a6d-cd3f850142e9
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      24. MedicationDispense.status
      Definition

      A code specifying the state of the set of dispense events.

      Shortpreparation | in-progress | cancelled | on-hold | completed | entered-in-error | stopped | declined | unknown
      Comments

      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 MedicationDispense Status Codeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medicationdispense-status|4.0.1
      (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medicationdispense-status|4.0.1)

      A coded concept specifying the state of the dispense event.

      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
      Summarytrue
      Fixed Valuecompleted
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      26. MedicationDispense.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 supplied
      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
      (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medication-codes)

      A coded concept identifying which substance or product can be dispensed.

      TypeChoice of: CodeableConcept, Reference(CH Core Medication, Medication)
      [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 MedicationDispense.medication[x]. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
      • type @ $this
      • 28. MedicationDispense.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.

        ShortReference to the contained medicationWhat medication was supplied
        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(CH EMED Medication (MedicationDispense), Medication)contained, CodeableConcept
        [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()))
        30. MedicationDispense.subject
        Definition

        A link to a resource representing the person or the group to whom the medication will be given.

        ShortPatientWho the dispense is for
        Comments

        SubstanceAdministration->subject->Patient.

        Control0..1
        TypeReference(CH Core Patient, Patient, Group)
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summarytrue
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        32. MedicationDispense.subject.reference
        Definition

        A reference to a location at which the other resource is found. The reference may be a relative reference, in which case it is relative to the service base URL, or an absolute URL that resolves to the location where the resource is found. The reference may be version specific or not. If the reference is not to a FHIR RESTful server, then it should be assumed to be version specific. Internal fragment references (start with '#') refer to contained resources.

        ShortLiteral reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
        Comments

        Using absolute URLs provides a stable scalable approach suitable for a cloud/web context, while using relative/logical references provides a flexible approach suitable for use when trading across closed eco-system boundaries. Absolute URLs do not need to point to a FHIR RESTful server, though this is the preferred approach. If the URL conforms to the structure "/[type]/[id]" then it should be assumed that the reference is to a FHIR RESTful server.

        Control10..1
        This element is affected by the following invariants: ref-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()))
        34. MedicationDispense.performer
        Definition

        Indicates who or what performed the event.

        ShortWho performed event
        Control10..1*
        TypeBackboneElement
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summaryfalse
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        36. MedicationDispense.performer.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())
        38. MedicationDispense.performer.actor
        Definition

        The device, practitioner, etc. who performed the action. It should be assumed that the actor is the dispenser of the medication.

        ShortThe author of the medical decision, see also 'Guidance - Authorship'Individual who was performing
        Control1..1
        TypeReference(CH EMED PractitionerRole, Practitioner, PractitionerRole, Organization, Patient, Device, RelatedPerson)
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summaryfalse
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        40. MedicationDispense.performer.actor.reference
        Definition

        A reference to a location at which the other resource is found. The reference may be a relative reference, in which case it is relative to the service base URL, or an absolute URL that resolves to the location where the resource is found. The reference may be version specific or not. If the reference is not to a FHIR RESTful server, then it should be assumed to be version specific. Internal fragment references (start with '#') refer to contained resources.

        ShortLiteral reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
        Comments

        Using absolute URLs provides a stable scalable approach suitable for a cloud/web context, while using relative/logical references provides a flexible approach suitable for use when trading across closed eco-system boundaries. Absolute URLs do not need to point to a FHIR RESTful server, though this is the preferred approach. If the URL conforms to the structure "/[type]/[id]" then it should be assumed that the reference is to a FHIR RESTful server.

        Control10..1
        This element is affected by the following invariants: ref-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()))
        42. MedicationDispense.quantity
        Definition

        The amount of medication that has been dispensed. Includes unit of measure.

        ShortNumber of packagesAmount dispensed
        Control10..1
        TypeQuantity(SimpleQuantity)
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summaryfalse
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        44. MedicationDispense.whenHandedOver
        Definition

        The time the dispensed product was provided to the patient or their representative.

        ShortWhen product was given out
        Control10..1
        TypedateTime
        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()))
        46. MedicationDispense.dosageInstruction
        Definition

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


        Indicates how the medication is to be used by the patient.

        ShortHow the medication should be takenHow the medication is to be used by the patient or administered by the caregiver
        Comments

        When the dose or rate is intended to change over the entire administration period (e.g. Tapering dose prescriptions), multiple instances of dosage instructions will need to be supplied to convey the different doses/rates. The pharmacist reviews the medication order prior to dispense and updates the dosageInstruction based on the actual product being dispensed.

        Control10..*
        TypeDosage(CH Core Dosage)
        Is Modifierfalse
        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 MedicationDispense.dosageInstruction. The slices areUnordered and Closed, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
        • profile @ $this
        • 48. MedicationDispense.dosageInstruction:baseEntry
          Slice NamebaseEntry
          Definition

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


          Indicates how the medication is to be used by the patient.

          ShortBase entry of the dosage instructionHow the medication is to be used by the patient or administered by the caregiver
          Comments

          When the dose or rate is intended to change over the entire administration period (e.g. Tapering dose prescriptions), multiple instances of dosage instructions will need to be supplied to convey the different doses/rates. The pharmacist reviews the medication order prior to dispense and updates the dosageInstruction based on the actual product being dispensed.

          Control10..1*
          TypeDosage(CH EMED Dosage (MedicationStatement / MedicationDispense))
          Is Modifierfalse
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          ch-dosage-4: For split dosage timing event and dose/rate are required (sequence.exists() implies (timing.repeat.when.exists() and doseAndRate.dose.exists()))
          50. MedicationDispense.dosageInstruction:additionalEntry
          Slice NameadditionalEntry
          Definition

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


          Indicates how the medication is to be used by the patient.

          ShortAdditional entry of the dosage instructionHow the medication is to be used by the patient or administered by the caregiver
          Comments

          When the dose or rate is intended to change over the entire administration period (e.g. Tapering dose prescriptions), multiple instances of dosage instructions will need to be supplied to convey the different doses/rates. The pharmacist reviews the medication order prior to dispense and updates the dosageInstruction based on the actual product being dispensed.

          Control0..*
          TypeDosage(CH EMED Dosage Split)
          Is Modifierfalse
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          52. MedicationDispense.substitution
          Definition

          Indicates whether or not substitution was made as part of the dispense. In some cases, substitution will be expected but does not happen, in other cases substitution is not expected but does happen. This block explains what substitution did or did not happen and why. If nothing is specified, substitution was not done.

          ShortWhether a substitution was performed on the dispense
          Control0..1
          TypeBackboneElement
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          ch-meddis-1: If no substitution was performed, no type is expected. (wasSubstituted = true or (wasSubstituted = false and type.exists().not()))
          ch-emed-dis-1: If no substitution was performed, no type is expected. (wasSubstituted = true or (wasSubstituted = false and type.exists().not()))
          54. MedicationDispense.substitution.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())
          56. MedicationDispense.substitution.wasSubstituted
          Definition

          True if the dispenser dispensed a different drug or product from what was prescribed.

          ShortWhether a substitution was (true) or was not (false) performed on the dispenseWhether a substitution was or was not performed on the dispense
          Control1..1
          Typeboolean
          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()))
          58. MedicationDispense.substitution.type
          Definition

          A code signifying whether a different drug was dispensed from what was prescribed.

          ShortIf 'wasSubstituted = true', the type can be defined in addition (optional). If 'wasSubstituted = false', no type is expected.Code signifying whether a different drug was dispensed from what was prescribed
          Control0..1
          BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from For example codes, see ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCodehttp://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode
          (required to http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-term/ValueSet/ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode)
          TypeCodeableConcept
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summaryfalse
          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. MedicationDispense
          Definition

          Indicates that a medication product is to be or has been dispensed for a named person/patient. This includes a description of the medication product (supply) provided and the instructions for administering the medication. The medication dispense is the result of a pharmacy system responding to a medication order.

          ShortCH EMED MedicationDispense (DIS)
          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())
          mdd-1: whenHandedOver cannot be before whenPrepared (whenHandedOver.empty() or whenPrepared.empty() or whenHandedOver >= whenPrepared)
          ch-dosage-meddis: If one dosage element is present, it should not have a sequence number. If more than one dosage element is present, the base entry has the sequence number 1. ((dosageInstruction.count() > 1 implies dosageInstruction.where($this.conformsTo('http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-emed/StructureDefinition/ch-emed-dosage') and sequence = 1).exists()) and (dosageInstruction.count() = 1 implies dosageInstruction.single().sequence.exists().not()))
          2. MedicationDispense.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
          Summarytrue
          4. MedicationDispense.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
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          6. MedicationDispense.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()))
          8. MedicationDispense.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
          (preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages)

          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()))
          10. MedicationDispense.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()))
          12. MedicationDispense.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.

          Control1..*
          TypeResource
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Alternate Namesinline resources, anonymous resources, contained resources
          14. MedicationDispense.extension
          Definition

          An Extension

          ShortExtension
          Control0..*
          TypeExtension
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summaryfalse
          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 MedicationDispense.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
          • value @ url
          • 16. MedicationDispense.extension:treatmentReason
            Slice NametreatmentReason
            Definition

            Optional Extension Element - found in all resources.

            ShortTreatment reason
            Control0..*
            This element is affected by the following invariants: ele-1
            TypeExtension(Treatment Reason) (Extension Type: string)
            Is Modifierfalse
            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())
            18. MedicationDispense.extension:prescription
            Slice Nameprescription
            Definition

            An Extension

            ShortReference to the medication prescription
            Control0..1
            TypeExtension(CH EMED Extension Prescription) (Complex Extension)
            Is Modifierfalse
            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())
            20. MedicationDispense.extension:pharmaceuticalAdvice
            Slice NamepharmaceuticalAdvice
            Definition

            An Extension

            ShortReference to the pharmaceutical advice
            Control0..1
            TypeExtension(CH EMED Extension Pharmaceutical Advice) (Complex Extension)
            Is Modifierfalse
            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())
            22. MedicationDispense.extension:treatmentPlan
            Slice NametreatmentPlan
            Definition

            An Extension

            ShortReference to the medication treatment plan
            Control0..1
            TypeExtension(CH EMED Extension Treatment Plan) (Complex Extension)
            Is Modifierfalse
            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())
            24. MedicationDispense.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())
            26. MedicationDispense.identifier
            Definition

            Identifiers associated with this Medication Dispense 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.

            ShortMedicationDispense Identifier
            Comments

            This is a business identifier, not a resource identifier.

            NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
            Control1..1
            TypeIdentifier
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summaryfalse
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            28. MedicationDispense.identifier.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
            30. MedicationDispense.identifier.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 MedicationDispense.identifier.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
            • value @ url
            • 32. MedicationDispense.identifier.use
              Definition

              The purpose of this identifier.

              Shortusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
              Comments

              Applications can assume that an identifier is permanent unless it explicitly says that it is temporary.

              Control0..1
              BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from IdentifierUse
              (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1)

              Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

              Typecode
              Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as "Is Modifier" because applications should not mistake a temporary id for a permanent one.
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              Allows the appropriate identifier for a particular context of use to be selected from among a set of identifiers.

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

              A coded type for the identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.

              ShortDescription of identifier
              Comments

              This element deals only with general categories of identifiers. It SHOULD not be used for codes that correspond 1..1 with the Identifier.system. Some identifiers may fall into multiple categories due to common usage. Where the system is known, a type is unnecessary because the type is always part of the system definition. However systems often need to handle identifiers where the system is not known. There is not a 1:1 relationship between type and system, since many different systems have the same type.

              Control0..1
              BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from Identifier Type Codes
              (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type)

              A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.

              TypeCodeableConcept
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summarytrue
              Requirements

              Allows users to make use of identifiers when the identifier system is not known.

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

              Establishes the namespace for the value - that is, a URL that describes a set values that are unique.

              ShortThe namespace for the identifier value
              Comments

              Identifier.system is always case sensitive.

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

              There are many sets of identifiers. To perform matching of two identifiers, we need to know what set we're dealing with. The system identifies a particular set of unique identifiers.

              Fixed Valueurn:ietf:rfc:3986
              Example<br/><b>General</b>:http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              38. MedicationDispense.identifier.value
              Definition

              The portion of the identifier typically relevant to the user and which is unique within the context of the system.

              ShortIdentifier value as UUID
              Comments

              If the value is a full URI, then the system SHALL be urn:ietf:rfc:3986. The value's primary purpose is computational mapping. As a result, it may be normalized for comparison purposes (e.g. removing non-significant whitespace, dashes, etc.) A value formatted for human display can be conveyed using the Rendered Value extension. Identifier.value is to be treated as case sensitive unless knowledge of the Identifier.system allows the processer to be confident that non-case-sensitive processing is safe.

              Control1..1
              Typestring
              Is Modifierfalse
              Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
              Summarytrue
              Example<br/><b>General</b>:123456 <br/><b>CH EMED</b>:urn:uuid:daa8cd41-34a1-4a9c-9a6d-cd3f850142e9
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              40. MedicationDispense.identifier.period
              Definition

              Time period during which identifier is/was valid for use.

              ShortTime period when id is/was valid for use
              Control0..1
              TypePeriod
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summarytrue
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              42. MedicationDispense.identifier.assigner
              Definition

              Organization that issued/manages the identifier.

              ShortOrganization that issued id (may be just text)
              Comments

              The Identifier.assigner may omit the .reference element and only contain a .display element reflecting the name or other textual information about the assigning organization.

              Control0..1
              TypeReference(Organization)
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summarytrue
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              44. MedicationDispense.partOf
              Definition

              The procedure that trigger the dispense.

              ShortEvent that dispense is part of
              Control0..*
              TypeReference(Procedure)
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summaryfalse
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              46. MedicationDispense.status
              Definition

              A code specifying the state of the set of dispense events.

              Shortpreparation | in-progress | cancelled | on-hold | completed | entered-in-error | stopped | declined | unknown
              Comments

              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 MedicationDispense Status Codes
              (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medicationdispense-status|4.0.1)

              A coded concept specifying the state of the dispense event.

              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
              Summarytrue
              Fixed Valuecompleted
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              48. MedicationDispense.statusReason[x]
              Definition

              Indicates the reason why a dispense was not performed.

              ShortWhy a dispense was not performed
              Control0..1
              BindingFor example codes, see MedicationDispense Status Reason Codes
              (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medicationdispense-status-reason)

              A code describing why a dispense was not performed.

              TypeChoice of: CodeableConcept, Reference(DetectedIssue)
              [x] NoteSee Choice of Data Types for further information about how to use [x]
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summaryfalse
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              50. MedicationDispense.category
              Definition

              Indicates the type of medication dispense (for example, where the medication is expected to be consumed or administered (i.e. inpatient or outpatient)).

              ShortType of medication dispense
              Comments

              The category can be used to include where the medication is expected to be consumed or other types of dispenses. Invariants can be used to bind to different value sets when profiling to bind.

              Control0..1
              BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from MedicationDispense Category Codes
              (preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medicationdispense-category)

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

              TypeCodeableConcept
              Is Modifierfalse
              Summaryfalse
              Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
              52. MedicationDispense.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 supplied
              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
              (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medication-codes)

              A coded concept identifying which substance or product can be dispensed.

              TypeChoice of: CodeableConcept, Reference(CH Core Medication)
              [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 MedicationDispense.medication[x]. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
              • type @ $this
              • 54. MedicationDispense.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.

                ShortReference to the contained medication
                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(CH EMED Medication (MedicationDispense))contained
                [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()))
                56. MedicationDispense.subject
                Definition

                A link to a resource representing the person or the group to whom the medication will be given.

                ShortPatient
                Comments

                SubstanceAdministration->subject->Patient.

                Control0..1
                TypeReference(CH Core Patient)
                Is Modifierfalse
                Summarytrue
                Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                58. MedicationDispense.subject.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
                60. MedicationDispense.subject.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 MedicationDispense.subject.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                • value @ url
                • 62. MedicationDispense.subject.reference
                  Definition

                  A reference to a location at which the other resource is found. The reference may be a relative reference, in which case it is relative to the service base URL, or an absolute URL that resolves to the location where the resource is found. The reference may be version specific or not. If the reference is not to a FHIR RESTful server, then it should be assumed to be version specific. Internal fragment references (start with '#') refer to contained resources.

                  ShortLiteral reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
                  Comments

                  Using absolute URLs provides a stable scalable approach suitable for a cloud/web context, while using relative/logical references provides a flexible approach suitable for use when trading across closed eco-system boundaries. Absolute URLs do not need to point to a FHIR RESTful server, though this is the preferred approach. If the URL conforms to the structure "/[type]/[id]" then it should be assumed that the reference is to a FHIR RESTful server.

                  Control1..1
                  This element is affected by the following invariants: ref-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()))
                  64. MedicationDispense.subject.type
                  Definition

                  The expected type of the target of the reference. If both Reference.type and Reference.reference are populated and Reference.reference is a FHIR URL, both SHALL be consistent.

                  The type is the Canonical URL of Resource Definition that is the type this reference refers to. References are URLs that are relative to http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/ e.g. "Patient" is a reference to http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Patient. Absolute URLs are only allowed for logical models (and can only be used in references in logical models, not resources).

                  ShortType the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
                  Comments

                  This element is used to indicate the type of the target of the reference. This may be used which ever of the other elements are populated (or not). In some cases, the type of the target may be determined by inspection of the reference (e.g. a RESTful URL) or by resolving the target of the reference; if both the type and a reference is provided, the reference SHALL resolve to a resource of the same type as that specified.

                  Control0..1
                  BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from ResourceType
                  (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types)

                  Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).

                  Typeuri
                  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()))
                  66. MedicationDispense.subject.identifier
                  Definition

                  An identifier for the target resource. This is used when there is no way to reference the other resource directly, either because the entity it represents is not available through a FHIR server, or because there is no way for the author of the resource to convert a known identifier to an actual location. There is no requirement that a Reference.identifier point to something that is actually exposed as a FHIR instance, but it SHALL point to a business concept that would be expected to be exposed as a FHIR instance, and that instance would need to be of a FHIR resource type allowed by the reference.

                  ShortLogical reference, when literal reference is not known
                  Comments

                  When an identifier is provided in place of a reference, any system processing the reference will only be able to resolve the identifier to a reference if it understands the business context in which the identifier is used. Sometimes this is global (e.g. a national identifier) but often it is not. For this reason, none of the useful mechanisms described for working with references (e.g. chaining, includes) are possible, nor should servers be expected to be able resolve the reference. Servers may accept an identifier based reference untouched, resolve it, and/or reject it - see CapabilityStatement.rest.resource.referencePolicy.

                  When both an identifier and a literal reference are provided, the literal reference is preferred. Applications processing the resource are allowed - but not required - to check that the identifier matches the literal reference

                  Applications converting a logical reference to a literal reference may choose to leave the logical reference present, or remove it.

                  Reference is intended to point to a structure that can potentially be expressed as a FHIR resource, though there is no need for it to exist as an actual FHIR resource instance - except in as much as an application wishes to actual find the target of the reference. The content referred to be the identifier must meet the logical constraints implied by any limitations on what resource types are permitted for the reference. For example, it would not be legitimate to send the identifier for a drug prescription if the type were Reference(Observation|DiagnosticReport). One of the use-cases for Reference.identifier is the situation where no FHIR representation exists (where the type is Reference (Any).

                  NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
                  Control0..1
                  TypeIdentifier
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Summarytrue
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  68. MedicationDispense.subject.display
                  Definition

                  Plain text narrative that identifies the resource in addition to the resource reference.

                  ShortText alternative for the resource
                  Comments

                  This is generally not the same as the Resource.text of the referenced resource. The purpose is to identify what's being referenced, not to fully describe it.

                  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()))
                  70. MedicationDispense.context
                  Definition

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

                  ShortEncounter / Episode associated with event
                  Control0..1
                  TypeReference(Encounter, EpisodeOfCare)
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Summaryfalse
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  72. MedicationDispense.supportingInformation
                  Definition

                  Additional information that supports the medication being dispensed.

                  ShortInformation that supports the dispensing of the medication
                  Control0..*
                  TypeReference(Resource)
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Summaryfalse
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  74. MedicationDispense.performer
                  Definition

                  Indicates who or what performed the event.

                  ShortWho performed event
                  Control1..1
                  TypeBackboneElement
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Summaryfalse
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  76. MedicationDispense.performer.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
                  78. MedicationDispense.performer.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())
                  80. MedicationDispense.performer.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. MedicationDispense.performer.function
                  Definition

                  Distinguishes the type of performer in the dispense. For example, date enterer, packager, final checker.

                  ShortWho performed the dispense and what they did
                  Control0..1
                  BindingFor example codes, see MedicationDispense Performer Function Codes
                  (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/medicationdispense-performer-function)

                  A code describing the role an individual played in dispensing a medication.

                  TypeCodeableConcept
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Summaryfalse
                  Requirements

                  Allows disambiguation of the types of involvement of different performers.

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

                  The device, practitioner, etc. who performed the action. It should be assumed that the actor is the dispenser of the medication.

                  ShortThe author of the medical decision, see also 'Guidance - Authorship'
                  Control1..1
                  TypeReference(CH EMED PractitionerRole)
                  Is Modifierfalse
                  Summaryfalse
                  Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                  86. MedicationDispense.performer.actor.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. MedicationDispense.performer.actor.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 MedicationDispense.performer.actor.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                  • value @ url
                  • 90. MedicationDispense.performer.actor.reference
                    Definition

                    A reference to a location at which the other resource is found. The reference may be a relative reference, in which case it is relative to the service base URL, or an absolute URL that resolves to the location where the resource is found. The reference may be version specific or not. If the reference is not to a FHIR RESTful server, then it should be assumed to be version specific. Internal fragment references (start with '#') refer to contained resources.

                    ShortLiteral reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
                    Comments

                    Using absolute URLs provides a stable scalable approach suitable for a cloud/web context, while using relative/logical references provides a flexible approach suitable for use when trading across closed eco-system boundaries. Absolute URLs do not need to point to a FHIR RESTful server, though this is the preferred approach. If the URL conforms to the structure "/[type]/[id]" then it should be assumed that the reference is to a FHIR RESTful server.

                    Control1..1
                    This element is affected by the following invariants: ref-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()))
                    92. MedicationDispense.performer.actor.type
                    Definition

                    The expected type of the target of the reference. If both Reference.type and Reference.reference are populated and Reference.reference is a FHIR URL, both SHALL be consistent.

                    The type is the Canonical URL of Resource Definition that is the type this reference refers to. References are URLs that are relative to http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/ e.g. "Patient" is a reference to http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Patient. Absolute URLs are only allowed for logical models (and can only be used in references in logical models, not resources).

                    ShortType the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
                    Comments

                    This element is used to indicate the type of the target of the reference. This may be used which ever of the other elements are populated (or not). In some cases, the type of the target may be determined by inspection of the reference (e.g. a RESTful URL) or by resolving the target of the reference; if both the type and a reference is provided, the reference SHALL resolve to a resource of the same type as that specified.

                    Control0..1
                    BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from ResourceType
                    (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/resource-types)

                    Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).

                    Typeuri
                    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. MedicationDispense.performer.actor.identifier
                    Definition

                    An identifier for the target resource. This is used when there is no way to reference the other resource directly, either because the entity it represents is not available through a FHIR server, or because there is no way for the author of the resource to convert a known identifier to an actual location. There is no requirement that a Reference.identifier point to something that is actually exposed as a FHIR instance, but it SHALL point to a business concept that would be expected to be exposed as a FHIR instance, and that instance would need to be of a FHIR resource type allowed by the reference.

                    ShortLogical reference, when literal reference is not known
                    Comments

                    When an identifier is provided in place of a reference, any system processing the reference will only be able to resolve the identifier to a reference if it understands the business context in which the identifier is used. Sometimes this is global (e.g. a national identifier) but often it is not. For this reason, none of the useful mechanisms described for working with references (e.g. chaining, includes) are possible, nor should servers be expected to be able resolve the reference. Servers may accept an identifier based reference untouched, resolve it, and/or reject it - see CapabilityStatement.rest.resource.referencePolicy.

                    When both an identifier and a literal reference are provided, the literal reference is preferred. Applications processing the resource are allowed - but not required - to check that the identifier matches the literal reference

                    Applications converting a logical reference to a literal reference may choose to leave the logical reference present, or remove it.

                    Reference is intended to point to a structure that can potentially be expressed as a FHIR resource, though there is no need for it to exist as an actual FHIR resource instance - except in as much as an application wishes to actual find the target of the reference. The content referred to be the identifier must meet the logical constraints implied by any limitations on what resource types are permitted for the reference. For example, it would not be legitimate to send the identifier for a drug prescription if the type were Reference(Observation|DiagnosticReport). One of the use-cases for Reference.identifier is the situation where no FHIR representation exists (where the type is Reference (Any).

                    NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
                    Control0..1
                    TypeIdentifier
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Summarytrue
                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    96. MedicationDispense.performer.actor.display
                    Definition

                    Plain text narrative that identifies the resource in addition to the resource reference.

                    ShortText alternative for the resource
                    Comments

                    This is generally not the same as the Resource.text of the referenced resource. The purpose is to identify what's being referenced, not to fully describe it.

                    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()))
                    98. MedicationDispense.location
                    Definition

                    The principal physical location where the dispense was performed.

                    ShortWhere the dispense occurred
                    Control0..1
                    TypeReference(Location)
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Summaryfalse
                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    100. MedicationDispense.authorizingPrescription
                    Definition

                    Indicates the medication order that is being dispensed against.

                    ShortMedication order that authorizes the dispense
                    Comments

                    Maps to basedOn in Event logical model.

                    Control0..*
                    TypeReference(MedicationRequest)
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Summaryfalse
                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    102. MedicationDispense.type
                    Definition

                    Indicates the type of dispensing event that is performed. For example, Trial Fill, Completion of Trial, Partial Fill, Emergency Fill, Samples, etc.

                    ShortTrial fill, partial fill, emergency fill, etc.
                    Control0..1
                    BindingFor example codes, see ActPharmacySupplyType
                    (example to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ActPharmacySupplyType)

                    Indicates the type of dispensing event that is performed. For example, Trial Fill, Completion of Trial, Partial Fill, Emergency Fill, Samples, etc.

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

                    The amount of medication that has been dispensed. Includes unit of measure.

                    ShortNumber of packages
                    Control1..1
                    TypeQuantity(SimpleQuantity)
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Summaryfalse
                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    106. MedicationDispense.daysSupply
                    Definition

                    The amount of medication expressed as a timing amount.

                    ShortAmount of medication expressed as a timing amount
                    Control0..1
                    TypeQuantity(SimpleQuantity)
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Summaryfalse
                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    108. MedicationDispense.whenPrepared
                    Definition

                    The time when the dispensed product was packaged and reviewed.

                    ShortWhen product was packaged and reviewed
                    Control0..1
                    TypedateTime
                    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. MedicationDispense.whenHandedOver
                    Definition

                    The time the dispensed product was provided to the patient or their representative.

                    ShortWhen product was given out
                    Control1..1
                    TypedateTime
                    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()))
                    112. MedicationDispense.destination
                    Definition

                    Identification of the facility/location where the medication was shipped to, as part of the dispense event.

                    ShortWhere the medication was sent
                    Control0..1
                    TypeReference(Location)
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Summaryfalse
                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    114. MedicationDispense.receiver
                    Definition

                    Identifies the person who picked up the medication. This will usually be a patient or their caregiver, but some cases exist where it can be a healthcare professional.

                    ShortWho collected the medication
                    Control0..*
                    TypeReference(Patient, Practitioner)
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Summaryfalse
                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    116. MedicationDispense.note
                    Definition

                    Extra information about the dispense that could not be conveyed in the other attributes.

                    ShortInformation about the dispense
                    Control0..*
                    TypeAnnotation
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    Summaryfalse
                    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                    118. MedicationDispense.dosageInstruction
                    Definition

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

                    ShortHow the medication should be taken
                    Comments

                    When the dose or rate is intended to change over the entire administration period (e.g. Tapering dose prescriptions), multiple instances of dosage instructions will need to be supplied to convey the different doses/rates. The pharmacist reviews the medication order prior to dispense and updates the dosageInstruction based on the actual product being dispensed.

                    Control1..*
                    TypeDosage(CH Core Dosage)
                    Is Modifierfalse
                    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 MedicationDispense.dosageInstruction. The slices areUnordered and Closed, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
                    • profile @ $this
                    • 120. MedicationDispense.dosageInstruction:baseEntry
                      Slice NamebaseEntry
                      Definition

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

                      ShortBase entry of the dosage instruction
                      Comments

                      When the dose or rate is intended to change over the entire administration period (e.g. Tapering dose prescriptions), multiple instances of dosage instructions will need to be supplied to convey the different doses/rates. The pharmacist reviews the medication order prior to dispense and updates the dosageInstruction based on the actual product being dispensed.

                      Control1..1
                      TypeDosage(CH EMED Dosage (MedicationStatement / MedicationDispense))
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      ch-dosage-4: For split dosage timing event and dose/rate are required (sequence.exists() implies (timing.repeat.when.exists() and doseAndRate.dose.exists()))
                      122. MedicationDispense.dosageInstruction:additionalEntry
                      Slice NameadditionalEntry
                      Definition

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

                      ShortAdditional entry of the dosage instruction
                      Comments

                      When the dose or rate is intended to change over the entire administration period (e.g. Tapering dose prescriptions), multiple instances of dosage instructions will need to be supplied to convey the different doses/rates. The pharmacist reviews the medication order prior to dispense and updates the dosageInstruction based on the actual product being dispensed.

                      Control0..*
                      TypeDosage(CH EMED Dosage Split)
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      124. MedicationDispense.substitution
                      Definition

                      Indicates whether or not substitution was made as part of the dispense. In some cases, substitution will be expected but does not happen, in other cases substitution is not expected but does happen. This block explains what substitution did or did not happen and why. If nothing is specified, substitution was not done.

                      ShortWhether a substitution was performed on the dispense
                      Control0..1
                      TypeBackboneElement
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Summaryfalse
                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      ch-meddis-1: If no substitution was performed, no type is expected. (wasSubstituted = true or (wasSubstituted = false and type.exists().not()))
                      ch-emed-dis-1: If no substitution was performed, no type is expected. (wasSubstituted = true or (wasSubstituted = false and type.exists().not()))
                      126. MedicationDispense.substitution.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
                      128. MedicationDispense.substitution.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())
                      130. MedicationDispense.substitution.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())
                      132. MedicationDispense.substitution.wasSubstituted
                      Definition

                      True if the dispenser dispensed a different drug or product from what was prescribed.

                      ShortWhether a substitution was (true) or was not (false) performed on the dispense
                      Control1..1
                      Typeboolean
                      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()))
                      134. MedicationDispense.substitution.type
                      Definition

                      A code signifying whether a different drug was dispensed from what was prescribed.

                      ShortIf 'wasSubstituted = true', the type can be defined in addition (optional). If 'wasSubstituted = false', no type is expected.
                      Control0..1
                      BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode
                      (required to http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-term/ValueSet/ActSubstanceAdminSubstitutionCode)
                      TypeCodeableConcept
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Summaryfalse
                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      136. MedicationDispense.substitution.reason
                      Definition

                      Indicates the reason for the substitution (or lack of substitution) from what was prescribed.

                      ShortWhy was substitution made
                      Control0..*
                      BindingFor example codes, see SubstanceAdminSubstitutionReason
                      (example to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-SubstanceAdminSubstitutionReason)

                      A coded concept describing the reason that a different medication should (or should not) be substituted from what was prescribed.

                      TypeCodeableConcept
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Summaryfalse
                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      138. MedicationDispense.substitution.responsibleParty
                      Definition

                      The person or organization that has primary responsibility for the substitution.

                      ShortWho is responsible for the substitution
                      Control0..*
                      TypeReference(Practitioner, PractitionerRole)
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Summaryfalse
                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      140. MedicationDispense.detectedIssue
                      Definition

                      Indicates an actual or potential clinical issue with or between one or more active or proposed clinical actions for a patient; e.g. drug-drug interaction, duplicate therapy, dosage alert etc.

                      ShortClinical issue with action
                      Comments

                      This element can include a detected issue that has been identified either by a decision support system or by a clinician and may include information on the steps that were taken to address the issue.

                      Control0..*
                      TypeReference(DetectedIssue)
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Summaryfalse
                      Alternate NamesContraindication, Drug Utilization Review (DUR), Alert
                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
                      142. MedicationDispense.eventHistory
                      Definition

                      A summary of the events of interest that have occurred, such as when the dispense was verified.

                      ShortA list of relevant lifecycle events
                      Comments

                      This might not include provenances for all versions of the request – only those deemed “relevant” or important. This SHALL NOT include the Provenance associated with this current version of the resource. (If that provenance is deemed to be a “relevant” change, it will need to be added as part of a later update. Until then, it can be queried directly as the Provenance that points to this version using _revinclude All Provenances should have some historical version of this Request as their subject.).

                      Control0..*
                      TypeReference(Provenance)
                      Is Modifierfalse
                      Summaryfalse
                      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))