Properties

NameRequiredTypeDescription
idNostringUnique id for inter-element referencing
extensionNoExtension[]Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtensionNoExtension[]Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
sequenceNointegerThe order of the dosage instructions
textNostringFree text dosage instructions e.g. SIG
additionalInstructionNoCodeableConcept[]Supplemental instruction or warnings to the patient - e.g. “with meals”, “may cause drowsiness”
patientInstructionNostringPatient or consumer oriented instructions
timingNoTimingWhen medication should be administered
asNeeded[x]Noboolean, CodeableConceptTake “as needed” (for x)
siteNoCodeableConceptBody site to administer to
routeNoCodeableConceptHow drug should enter body
methodNoCodeableConceptTechnique for administering medication
doseAndRateNoElement[]Amount of medication administered
- idNostringUnique id for inter-element referencing
- extensionNoExtension[]Additional content defined by implementations
- typeNoCodeableConceptThe kind of dose or rate specified
- dose[x]NoRange, QuantityAmount of medication per dose
- rate[x]NoRatio, Range, QuantityAmount of medication per unit of time
maxDosePerPeriodNoRatioUpper limit on medication per unit of time
maxDosePerAdministrationNoQuantityUpper limit on medication per administration
maxDosePerLifetimeNoQuantityUpper limit on medication per lifetime of the patient