MedicationRequest read

get/MedicationRequest/{id}
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This resource contains a list of a patient’s current prescribed medications, as documented by one organization. What this doesn’t contain: any details about how much a patient has taken of what they were prescribed.

You can review or retrieve a list of current medications for a patient. 

read

Review a specific MedicationRequest resource with details about a patient's current medication(s).

Request parameters

cURL request example

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curl 'https://api.redoxengine.com/fhir/R4/{destinationSlug}/{environmentFlag}/MedicationRequest/{id}' \
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--request GET \
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--header 'Authorization: Bearer $API_TOKEN'

Request Parameters

  • id
    required, string

    MedicationRequest identifier

Response fields and example

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{}

    A resource representing a patient's medication orders and prescriptions.

  • resourceType
    required, string

    Identifies the type of the resource

    Value: MedicationRequest
  • status
    required, string

    A code specifying the current state of the order. Generally, this will be active or completed state.

    Possible Values: active, on-hold, cancelled, completed, entered-in-error, stopped, draft, unknown
  • _status
    required, object

    This element contains extensions for status. Depending on the extensions present it could be used in place of status or contain additional information about status. See the extension element for more details on the possible extensions being sent.

    • extension
      Array of OriginalText or Other

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

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

        See http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/originalText for more information

      • url
        required, string

        Source of the definition for the extension code - a logical name or a URL.

        Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/originalText
      • valueString
        required, string

        The original text

  • intent
    required, string

    Whether the request is a proposal, plan, or an original order.

    Possible Values: proposal, plan, order, original-order, reflex-order, filler-order, instance-order, option
  • subject
    required, object

    A link to a resource representing the person or set of individuals to whom the medication will be given.

    Must be a resource of type Patient.

    • reference
      string

      A reference to another resource. This is typically either a relative reference which includes the resource type and ID, or an internal reference which starts with # and refers to a contained resource.

  • requester
    required, object

    The individual, organization, or device that initiated the request and has responsibility for its activation.

    The requester will usually be a reference to a Practitioner resource or a PractitionerRole resource containing the practitioner and additional information. In rare instances, the requester may only be an identifier for the resource, such as an NPI.

    Must reference one of the following types of resources:

    • Practitioner
    • Organization
    • PractitionerRole
    • reference
      string

      A reference to another resource. This is typically either a relative reference which includes the resource type and ID, or an internal reference which starts with # and refers to a contained resource.

    • identifier
      object

      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.

      • extension
        Array of Boolean, String, CodeableConcept, Coding

        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.

        • url
          required, string

          Source of the definition for the extension code - a logical name or a URL.

        • valueBoolean
          boolean

          A single value for the extension.

      • use
        string

        The purpose of this identifier.

        Possible Values: usual, official, temp, secondary, old (If known)
      • system
        string

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

      • value
        string

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

  • medicationCodeableConcept
    required, object

    Identifies the medication being requested. This is a link to a resource that represents the medication which may be the details of the medication or simply an attribute carrying a code that identifies the medication from a known list of medications.

    • coding
      Array of object

      A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.

      • system
        string

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

      • code
        string

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

    • text
      string

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

  • id
    string

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

  • identifier
    Array of object

    Identifiers associated with this medication request 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.

    • extension
      Array of Boolean, String, CodeableConcept, Coding

      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.

      • url
        required, string

        Source of the definition for the extension code - a logical name or a URL.

      • valueBoolean
        boolean

        A single value for the extension.

    • use
      string

      The purpose of this identifier.

      Possible Values: usual, official, temp, secondary, old (If known)
    • system
      string

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

    • value
      string

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

  • priority
    string

    Indicates how quickly the Medication Request should be addressed with respect to other requests.

    Possible Values: routine, urgent, asap, stat
  • encounter
    object

    The Encounter during which this [x] was created or to which the creation of this record is tightly associated.

    Must be a resource of type Encounter.

    • reference
      string

      A reference to another resource. This is typically either a relative reference which includes the resource type and ID, or an internal reference which starts with # and refers to a contained resource.

  • recorder
    object

    The person who entered the order on behalf of another individual for example in the case of a verbal or a telephone order.

    Must be a resource of type Practitioner.

    • reference
      string

      A reference to another resource. This is typically either a relative reference which includes the resource type and ID, or an internal reference which starts with # and refers to a contained resource.

  • reasonCode
    Array of object

    The reason or the indication for ordering or not ordering the medication.

    • coding
      Array of object

      A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.

      • system
        string

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

      • code
        string

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

    • text
      string

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

  • dosageInstruction
    Array of object

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

    • text
      string

      Free text dosage instructions e.g. SIG.

    • timing
      object

      When medication should be administered.

      • repeat
        object

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

        • frequency
          number

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

        • frequencyMax
          number

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

        • period
          number

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

        • _period
          object

          This element contains extensions for period. Depending on the extensions present it could be used in place of period or contain additional information about period. See the extension element for more details on the possible extensions being sent.

          • extension
            Array of OriginalText or Other

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

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

              See http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/originalText for more information

            • url
              required, string

              Source of the definition for the extension code - a logical name or a URL.

              Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/originalText
            • valueString
              required, string

              The original text

        • periodMax
          number

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

        • _periodMax
          object

          This element contains extensions for periodMax. Depending on the extensions present it could be used in place of periodMax or contain additional information about periodMax. See the extension element for more details on the possible extensions being sent.

          • extension
            Array of OriginalText or Other

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

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

              See http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/originalText for more information

            • url
              required, string

              Source of the definition for the extension code - a logical name or a URL.

              Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/originalText
            • valueString
              required, string

              The original text

        • periodUnit
          string

          The units of time for the period in UCUM units.

          Possible Values: s, min, h, d, wk, mo, a - unit of time (UCUM)
        • _periodUnit
          object

          This element contains extensions for periodUnit. Depending on the extensions present it could be used in place of periodUnit or contain additional information about periodUnit. See the extension element for more details on the possible extensions being sent.

          • extension
            Array of OriginalText or Other

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

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

              See http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/originalText for more information

            • url
              required, string

              Source of the definition for the extension code - a logical name or a URL.

              Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/originalText
            • valueString
              required, string

              The original text

        • when
          Array of string

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

        • _when
          object

          This element contains extensions for when. Depending on the extensions present it could be used in place of when or contain additional information about when. See the extension element for more details on the possible extensions being sent.

          • extension
            Array of OriginalText or Other

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

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

              See http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/originalText for more information

            • url
              required, string

              Source of the definition for the extension code - a logical name or a URL.

              Value: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/originalText
            • valueString
              required, string

              The original text

        • boundsPeriod
          object

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

          • start
            string

            The start of the period. The boundary is inclusive.

          • end
            string

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

    • route
      object

      How drug should enter body.

      • coding
        Array of object

        A reference to a code defined by a terminology system.

        • system
          string

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

        • code
          string

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

      • text
        string

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

    • doseAndRate
      Array of object

      The amount of medication administered.

      • doseQuantity
        object

        Amount of medication per dose.

        • value
          number

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

        • system
          string

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

        • code
          string

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

  • dispenseRequest
    object

    Indicates the specific details for the dispense or medication supply part of a medication request (also known as a Medication Prescription or Medication Order). Note that this information is not always sent with the order. There may be in some settings (e.g. hospitals) institutional or system support for completing the dispense details in the pharmacy department.

    • validityPeriod
      object

      This indicates the validity period of a prescription (stale dating the Prescription).

      • start
        string

        The start of the period. The boundary is inclusive.

      • end
        string

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

    • numberOfRepeatsAllowed
      number

      An integer indicating the number of times, in addition to the original dispense, (aka refills or repeats) that the patient can receive the prescribed medication. Usage Notes: This integer does not include the original order dispense. This means that if an order indicates dispense 30 tablets plus "3 repeats", then the order can be dispensed a total of 4 times and the patient can receive a total of 120 tablets. A prescriber may explicitly say that zero refills are permitted after the initial dispense.

    • quantity
      object

      The amount that is to be dispensed for one fill.

      • value
        number

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

      • system
        string

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

      • code
        string

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

    • performer
      object

      Indicates the intended dispensing Organization specified by the prescriber.

      Must be a resource of type Organization.

      • reference
        string

        A reference to another resource. This is typically either a relative reference which includes the resource type and ID, or an internal reference which starts with # and refers to a contained resource.