MedicationStatement read

get/MedicationStatement/{id}
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This resource contains one or more statements about a medication that a patient has taken, is currently taking, or may take in the future. A patient, related person, or clinician may make the statement(s).

The difference between this and MedicationAdministration is that MedicationStatement contains informal statements rather than official administration details, such as dosage or date/time of administration. The information likely isn’t as specific, since the statement might come from a patient’s account or a list that a related person may maintain for the patient.

You can review or retrieve a list of medication statements for a patient.

read

Review a specific MedicationStatement resource with a list of medication statements given by or on behalf of a patient.

To use a read interaction, you must know the related resource ID, which you may not have in your real workflows. A read is likely only a follow-up option after receiving the specific resource in a recent FHIR® passthrough or data on demand exchange.

Typically, you should use the more flexible _search with query parameters, unless you're guaranteed to request data directly from a FHIR® server using the resource ID. Learn more about using FHIR® identifiers.

Request parameters

cURL request example

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

Request Parameters

  • id
    required, string

    MedicationStatement identifier

Response fields and example

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{}

    A profile on the Medication Statement resource that conforms to Redox requirements.

  • resourceType
    required, string

    Identifies the type of the resource

    Value: MedicationStatement
  • status
    required, string

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

    Possible Values: active, completed, entered-in-error, intended, stopped, on-hold, unknown, not-taken
  • subject
    required, object

    The patient who is/was taking the medication

    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.

  • medicationCodeableConcept
    required, object

    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.

    Only one of medicationCodeableConcept, medicationReference may be present.

    • 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.

  • medicationReference
    required, object

    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.

    Only one of medicationCodeableConcept, medicationReference may be present.

    Must be a resource of type Medication.

    • 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.

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

    • extension
      Array of Boolean, String, CodeableConcept, Coding, HumanName or Reference

      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.

  • category
    object

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

    • 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.

  • context
    object

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

    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.

  • informationSource
    object

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

    Must reference one of the following types of resources:

    • Patient
    • Practitioner
    • PractitionerRole
    • RelatedPerson
    • 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.

  • reasonCode
    Array of object

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

    • 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.

  • dosage
    Array of object

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

  • effectiveDateTime
    string

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

    Only one of effectiveDateTime, effectivePeriod may be present.

  • effectivePeriod
    object

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

    Only one of effectiveDateTime, effectivePeriod may be present.

    • 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.