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4.10.6 Resource ProcedureRequest - Detailed Descriptions

Detailed Descriptions for the elements in the ProcedureRequest resource.

ProcedureRequest
Definition

A request for a procedure to be performed. May be a proposal or an order.

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ProcedureRequest.identifier
Definition

Identifiers assigned to this order by the order or by the receiver.

Note This is a business identifer, not a resource identifier (see discussion )
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Type Identifier
ProcedureRequest.subject
Definition

The patient who will receive the procedure.

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Type Reference ( Patient )
ProcedureRequest.type
Definition

The specific procedure that is ordered. Use text if the exact nature of the procedure can't be coded.

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Type CodeableConcept
ProcedureRequest.bodySite
Definition

Indicates the sites on the subject's body where the procedure should be performed ( i.e. the target sites).

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Requirements

Knowing where the procedure is made is important for tracking if multiple sites are possible.

Comments

Only used if not implicit in code found in ProcedureRequest.type.

ProcedureRequest.bodySite.site[x]
Definition

Indicates the site on the subject's body where the procedure should be performed ( i.e. the target sites).

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Type CodeableConcept | Reference ( BodySite )
Requirements

Knowing where the procedure is made is important for tracking if multiple site are possible.

Comments

Only used if not implicit in code found in ProcedureRequest.type.

ProcedureRequest.indication
Definition

The reason why the procedure is proposed or ordered. This procedure request may be motivated by a Condition for instance.

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Type CodeableConcept
ProcedureRequest.timing[x]
Definition

The timing schedule for the proposed or ordered procedure. The Schedule data type allows many different expressions, for example. "Every 8 hours"; "Three times a day"; "1/2 an hour before breakfast for 10 days from 23-Dec 2011:"; "15 Oct 2013, 17 Oct 2013 and 1 Nov 2013".

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Type dateTime | Period | Timing
ProcedureRequest.encounter
Definition

The encounter within which the procedure proposal or request was created.

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Type Reference ( Encounter )
ProcedureRequest.performer
Definition

E.g. surgeon, anaethetist, endoscopist.

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Type Reference ( Practitioner | Organization | Patient | RelatedPerson )
ProcedureRequest.status
Definition

The status of the order.

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Binding ProcedureRequestStatus: Required : http://hl7.org/fhir/procedure-request-status (The status of the request)
Type code
Is Modifier true
ProcedureRequest.notes
Definition

Any other notes associated with this proposal or order - e.g., provider instructions.

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Type string
ProcedureRequest.asNeeded[x]
Definition

If a CodeableConcept is present, it indicates the pre-condition for performing the procedure.

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Type boolean | CodeableConcept
ProcedureRequest.orderedOn
Definition

The time when the request was made.

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Type dateTime
ProcedureRequest.orderer
Definition

The healthcare professional responsible for proposing or ordering the procedure.

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Type Reference ( Practitioner | Patient | RelatedPerson | Device )
ProcedureRequest.priority
Definition

The clinical priority associated with this order.

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Binding ProcedureRequestPriority: Required : http://hl7.org/fhir/procedure-request-priority (The priority of the request)
Type code