## Profile Comparison between http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/NzMedicationRequest vs http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/NzMedicationRequest

Left: | MedicationRequest resource for use in NZ (http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/NzMedicationRequest)
Right: | MedicationRequest resource for use in NZ (http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/NzMedicationRequest)

### Messages

Information | StructureDefinition.date | Values for date differ: '2024-08-14T09:20:22+12:00' vs '2026-07-24T15:52:23+12:00'
Information | StructureDefinition.jurisdiction | Added the item 'null#null'
Information | MedicationRequest.language | Example/preferred bindings differ at MedicationRequest.language using binding from NzMedicationRequest

### Metadata

Name | Value | Comments
--- | --- | ---
abstract | false |
baseDefinition | http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/MedicationRequest |
copyright |  |
date | 2024-08-14T09:20:22+12:00 | 2026-07-24T15:52:23+12:00 | Values Differ
description | MedicationRequest resource for use in NZ |
experimental |  |
fhirVersion | 4.0.1 |
jurisdiction |  |
jurisdiction[0] |  | null#null | Added the item 'null#null'
kind | resource |
name | NzMedicationRequest |
publisher | HL7 New Zealand |
purpose |  |
status | draft |
title | MedicationRequest resource for use in NZ |
type | MedicationRequest |
url | http://hl7.org.nz/fhir/StructureDefinition/NzMedicationRequest |
version | 1.0.0 |

### Structure

Name | L Flags | L Card. | L Type | L Description & Constraints | R Flags | R Card. | R Type | R Description & Constraints | Comments
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
MedicationRequest |  | 0..* | MedicationRequest | Ordering of medication for patient or group |  | 0..* | MedicationRequest | Ordering of medication for patient or group |
id | Σ | 0..1 | id | Logical id of this artifact | Σ | 0..1 | id | Logical id of this artifact |
meta | Σ | 0..1 | Meta | Metadata about the resource | Σ | 0..1 | Meta | Metadata about the resource |
implicitRules | ?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created | ?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created |
language |  | 0..1 | code | Language of the resource content Binding: ?? (preferred): A human language.
Additional Bindings | Purpose
?? | Max Binding
|  | 0..1 | code | Language of the resource content Binding: ?? (preferred): A human language.
Additional Bindings | Purpose
?? | Max Binding
| Example/preferred bindings differ at MedicationRequest.language using binding from NzMedicationRequest
text |  | 0..1 | Narrative | Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements |  | 0..1 | Narrative | Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements |
contained |  | 0..* | Resource | Contained, inline Resources |  | 0..* | Resource | Contained, inline Resources |
Slices for extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url |  | 0..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url |
modifierExtension | ?! | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored | ?! | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored |
identifier |  | 0..* | Identifier | External ids for this request |  | 0..* | Identifier | External ids for this request |
status | ?!Σ | 1..1 | code | active | on-hold | cancelled | completed | entered-in-error | stopped | draft | unknown Binding: ?? (required): A coded concept specifying the state of the prescribing event. Describes the lifecycle of the prescription. | ?!Σ | 1..1 | code | active | on-hold | cancelled | completed | entered-in-error | stopped | draft | unknown Binding: ?? (required): A coded concept specifying the state of the prescribing event. Describes the lifecycle of the prescription. |
statusReason |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Reason for current status Binding: ?? (example): Identifies the reasons for a given status. |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Reason for current status Binding: ?? (example): Identifies the reasons for a given status. |
intent | ?!Σ | 1..1 | code | proposal | plan | order | original-order | reflex-order | filler-order | instance-order | option Binding: ?? (required): The kind of medication order. | ?!Σ | 1..1 | code | proposal | plan | order | original-order | reflex-order | filler-order | instance-order | option Binding: ?? (required): The kind of medication order. |
category |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Type of medication usage Binding: ?? (example): A coded concept identifying the category of medication request. For example, where the medication is to be consumed or administered, or the type of medication treatment. |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Type of medication usage Binding: ?? (example): A coded concept identifying the category of medication request. For example, where the medication is to be consumed or administered, or the type of medication treatment. |
priority | Σ | 0..1 | code | routine | urgent | asap | stat Binding: ?? (required): Identifies the level of importance to be assigned to actioning the request. | Σ | 0..1 | code | routine | urgent | asap | stat Binding: ?? (required): Identifies the level of importance to be assigned to actioning the request. |
doNotPerform | ?!Σ | 0..1 | boolean | True if request is prohibiting action | ?!Σ | 0..1 | boolean | True if request is prohibiting action |
reported[x] | Σ | 0..1 | boolean, Reference(Patient | Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson | Organization) | Reported rather than primary record | Σ | 0..1 | boolean, Reference(Patient | Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson | Organization) | Reported rather than primary record |
Slices for medication[x] | Σ | 1..1 | CodeableConcept, Reference(Medication) | Medication to be taken Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this Binding: ?? (example): A coded concept identifying substance or product that can be ordered. | Σ | 1..1 | CodeableConcept, Reference(Medication) | Medication to be taken Slice: Unordered, Open by type:$this Binding: ?? (example): A coded concept identifying substance or product that can be ordered. |
subject | Σ | 1..1 | Reference(Patient | Group) | Who or group medication request is for | Σ | 1..1 | Reference(Patient | Group) | Who or group medication request is for |
encounter |  | 0..1 | Reference(Encounter) | Encounter created as part of encounter/admission/stay |  | 0..1 | Reference(Encounter) | Encounter created as part of encounter/admission/stay |
supportingInformation |  | 0..* | Reference(Resource) | Information to support ordering of the medication |  | 0..* | Reference(Resource) | Information to support ordering of the medication |
authoredOn | Σ | 0..1 | dateTime | When request was initially authored | Σ | 0..1 | dateTime | When request was initially authored |
requester | Σ | 0..1 | Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | Patient | RelatedPerson | Device) | Who/What requested the Request | Σ | 0..1 | Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | Patient | RelatedPerson | Device) | Who/What requested the Request |
performer |  | 0..1 | Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | Patient | Device | RelatedPerson | CareTeam) | Intended performer of administration |  | 0..1 | Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | Organization | Patient | Device | RelatedPerson | CareTeam) | Intended performer of administration |
performerType | Σ | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Desired kind of performer of the medication administration Binding: ?? (example): Identifies the type of individual that is desired to administer the medication. | Σ | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Desired kind of performer of the medication administration Binding: ?? (example): Identifies the type of individual that is desired to administer the medication. |
recorder |  | 0..1 | Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole) | Person who entered the request |  | 0..1 | Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole) | Person who entered the request |
reasonCode |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Reason or indication for ordering or not ordering the medication Binding: ?? (example): A coded concept indicating why the medication was ordered. |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Reason or indication for ordering or not ordering the medication Binding: ?? (example): A coded concept indicating why the medication was ordered. |
reasonReference |  | 0..* | Reference(Condition | Observation) | Condition or observation that supports why the prescription is being written |  | 0..* | Reference(Condition | Observation) | Condition or observation that supports why the prescription is being written |
instantiatesCanonical | Σ | 0..* | canonical() | Instantiates FHIR protocol or definition | Σ | 0..* | canonical() | Instantiates FHIR protocol or definition |
instantiatesUri | Σ | 0..* | uri | Instantiates external protocol or definition | Σ | 0..* | uri | Instantiates external protocol or definition |
basedOn | Σ | 0..* | Reference(CarePlan | MedicationRequest | ServiceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation) | What request fulfills | Σ | 0..* | Reference(CarePlan | MedicationRequest | ServiceRequest | ImmunizationRecommendation) | What request fulfills |
groupIdentifier | Σ | 0..1 | Identifier | Composite request this is part of | Σ | 0..1 | Identifier | Composite request this is part of |
courseOfTherapyType |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Overall pattern of medication administration Binding: ?? (example): Identifies the overall pattern of medication administratio. |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Overall pattern of medication administration Binding: ?? (example): Identifies the overall pattern of medication administratio. |
insurance |  | 0..* | Reference(Coverage | ClaimResponse) | Associated insurance coverage |  | 0..* | Reference(Coverage | ClaimResponse) | Associated insurance coverage |
note |  | 0..* | Annotation | Information about the prescription |  | 0..* | Annotation | Information about the prescription |
dosageInstruction |  | 0..* | Dosage | How the medication should be taken |  | 0..* | Dosage | How the medication should be taken |
dispenseRequest |  | 0..1 | BackboneElement | Medication supply authorization |  | 0..1 | BackboneElement | Medication supply authorization |
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized |
initialFill |  | 0..1 | BackboneElement | First fill details |  | 0..1 | BackboneElement | First fill details |
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized |
quantity |  | 0..1 | ?? | First fill quantity |  | 0..1 | ?? | First fill quantity |
duration |  | 0..1 | Duration | First fill duration |  | 0..1 | Duration | First fill duration |
dispenseInterval |  | 0..1 | Duration | Minimum period of time between dispenses |  | 0..1 | Duration | Minimum period of time between dispenses |
validityPeriod |  | 0..1 | Period | Time period supply is authorized for |  | 0..1 | Period | Time period supply is authorized for |
numberOfRepeatsAllowed |  | 0..1 | unsignedInt | Number of refills authorized |  | 0..1 | unsignedInt | Number of refills authorized |
quantity |  | 0..1 | ?? | Amount of medication to supply per dispense |  | 0..1 | ?? | Amount of medication to supply per dispense |
expectedSupplyDuration |  | 0..1 | Duration | Number of days supply per dispense |  | 0..1 | Duration | Number of days supply per dispense |
performer |  | 0..1 | Reference(Organization) | Intended dispenser |  | 0..1 | Reference(Organization) | Intended dispenser |
substitution |  | 0..1 | BackboneElement | Any restrictions on medication substitution |  | 0..1 | BackboneElement | Any restrictions on medication substitution |
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized |
allowed[x] |  | 1..1 | boolean, CodeableConcept | Whether substitution is allowed or not Binding: ?? (example): Identifies the type of substitution allowed. |  | 1..1 | boolean, CodeableConcept | Whether substitution is allowed or not Binding: ?? (example): Identifies the type of substitution allowed. |
reason |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Why should (not) substitution be made Binding: ?? (example): A coded concept describing the reason that a different medication should (or should not) be substituted from what was prescribed. |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Why should (not) substitution be made Binding: ?? (example): A coded concept describing the reason that a different medication should (or should not) be substituted from what was prescribed. |
priorPrescription |  | 0..1 | Reference(MedicationRequest) | An order/prescription that is being replaced |  | 0..1 | Reference(MedicationRequest) | An order/prescription that is being replaced |
detectedIssue |  | 0..* | Reference(DetectedIssue) | Clinical Issue with action |  | 0..* | Reference(DetectedIssue) | Clinical Issue with action |
eventHistory |  | 0..* | Reference(Provenance) | A list of events of interest in the lifecycle |  | 0..* | Reference(Provenance) | A list of events of interest in the lifecycle |
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