Medication
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Medication, published by HL7 Belgium. This guide is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 1.1.0 built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) CI Build. This version is based on the current content of https://github.com/hl7-be/medication/tree/master and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

Logical Model: BeModelDosagingInformation - Detailed Descriptions

Draft as of 2025-07-25

Definitions for the BeModelDosagingInformation logical model.

Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be foundhere

0. BeModelDosagingInformation
Definition

Structured Dosage data model.

ShortDosaging (model)
Control0..*
Is Modifierfalse
Logical ModelInstances of this logical model are not marked to be the target of a Reference
2. BeModelDosagingInformation.timing
Definition

When medication should be administered (period, time of day, frequency, etc)

ShortWhen medication should be administered (period, time of day, frequency, etc)
Control0..1
TypeBackboneElement
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
4. BeModelDosagingInformation.timing.id
Definition

Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
Control0..1
Typestring
Is Modifierfalse
XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
Summaryfalse
6. BeModelDosagingInformation.timing.extension
Definition

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.

ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
Comments

There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

Control0..*
TypeExtension
Is Modifierfalse
Summaryfalse
Alternate Namesextensions, user content
Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on BeModelDosagingInformation.timing.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ url
  • 8. BeModelDosagingInformation.timing.modifierExtension
    Definition

    May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. 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. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

    Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

    ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
    Comments

    There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

    Control0..*
    TypeExtension
    Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
    Summarytrue
    Requirements

    Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

    Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
    10. BeModelDosagingInformation.timing.event
    Definition

    Exact date and/or time of the administration

    ShortExact date and/or time of the administration
    Control0..*
    TypedateTime
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    12. BeModelDosagingInformation.timing.code
    Definition

    Timing abbreviation (AM - morning, Q4H - once in every 4 hours, BID - twice a day, etc)

    ShortTiming abbreviation (AM - morning, Q4H - once in every 4 hours, BID - twice a day, etc)
    Control0..1
    TypeCodeableConcept
    14. BeModelDosagingInformation.doseRange
    Definition

    Amount of medication per one dose (e.g '1 tablet', '2-3 tablets', '20ml')

    ShortAmount of medication per one dose (e.g '1 tablet', '2-3 tablets', '20ml')
    Control0..1
    TypeRange
    16. BeModelDosagingInformation.doseQuantity
    Definition

    Amount of medication per one dose (e.g '1 tablet', '2-3 tablets', '20ml')

    ShortAmount of medication per one dose (e.g '1 tablet', '2-3 tablets', '20ml')
    Control0..1
    TypeQuantity
    18. BeModelDosagingInformation.instructions
    Definition

    Free text instructions for the patient, e.g 'take with food', 'do not take with alcohol', etc

    ShortFree text instructions for the patient, e.g 'take with food', 'do not take with alcohol', etc
    Control0..1
    Typestring
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    20. BeModelDosagingInformation.routeOfAdministration
    Definition

    Route of administration

    ShortRoute of administration
    Control0..1
    BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from Route of Administration ValueSet
    (required to https://www.ehealth.fgov.be/standards/fhir/terminology/ValueSet/BeRouteOfAdministrationVS)
    TypeCodeableConcept

    Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be foundhere

    0. BeModelDosagingInformation
    Definition

    Structured Dosage data model.

    ShortDosaging (model)
    Logical ModelInstances of this logical model are not marked to be the target of a Reference
    2. BeModelDosagingInformation.timing
    Definition

    When medication should be administered (period, time of day, frequency, etc)

    ShortWhen medication should be administered (period, time of day, frequency, etc)
    Control0..1
    TypeBackboneElement
    4. BeModelDosagingInformation.timing.event
    Definition

    Exact date and/or time of the administration

    ShortExact date and/or time of the administration
    Control0..*
    TypedateTime
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    6. BeModelDosagingInformation.timing.code
    Definition

    Timing abbreviation (AM - morning, Q4H - once in every 4 hours, BID - twice a day, etc)

    ShortTiming abbreviation (AM - morning, Q4H - once in every 4 hours, BID - twice a day, etc)
    Control0..1
    TypeCodeableConcept
    8. BeModelDosagingInformation.doseRange
    Definition

    Amount of medication per one dose (e.g '1 tablet', '2-3 tablets', '20ml')

    ShortAmount of medication per one dose (e.g '1 tablet', '2-3 tablets', '20ml')
    Control0..1
    TypeRange
    10. BeModelDosagingInformation.doseQuantity
    Definition

    Amount of medication per one dose (e.g '1 tablet', '2-3 tablets', '20ml')

    ShortAmount of medication per one dose (e.g '1 tablet', '2-3 tablets', '20ml')
    Control0..1
    TypeQuantity
    12. BeModelDosagingInformation.instructions
    Definition

    Free text instructions for the patient, e.g 'take with food', 'do not take with alcohol', etc

    ShortFree text instructions for the patient, e.g 'take with food', 'do not take with alcohol', etc
    Control0..1
    Typestring
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    14. BeModelDosagingInformation.routeOfAdministration
    Definition

    Route of administration

    ShortRoute of administration
    Control0..1
    BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from Route of Administration ValueSet
    (required to https://www.ehealth.fgov.be/standards/fhir/terminology/ValueSet/BeRouteOfAdministrationVS)
    TypeCodeableConcept

    Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be foundhere

    0. BeModelDosagingInformation
    Definition

    Structured Dosage data model.

    ShortDosaging (model)
    Control0..*
    Is Modifierfalse
    Logical ModelInstances of this logical model are not marked to be the target of a Reference
    2. BeModelDosagingInformation.timing
    Definition

    When medication should be administered (period, time of day, frequency, etc)

    ShortWhen medication should be administered (period, time of day, frequency, etc)
    Control0..1
    TypeBackboneElement
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    4. BeModelDosagingInformation.timing.id
    Definition

    Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

    ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
    Control0..1
    Typestring
    Is Modifierfalse
    XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
    Summaryfalse
    6. BeModelDosagingInformation.timing.extension
    Definition

    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.

    ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
    Comments

    There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

    Control0..*
    TypeExtension
    Is Modifierfalse
    Summaryfalse
    Alternate Namesextensions, user content
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
    SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on BeModelDosagingInformation.timing.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
    • value @ url
    • 8. BeModelDosagingInformation.timing.modifierExtension
      Definition

      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. 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. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

      Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

      ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
      Comments

      There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

      Control0..*
      TypeExtension
      Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

      Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      10. BeModelDosagingInformation.timing.event
      Definition

      Exact date and/or time of the administration

      ShortExact date and/or time of the administration
      Control0..*
      TypedateTime
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      12. BeModelDosagingInformation.timing.code
      Definition

      Timing abbreviation (AM - morning, Q4H - once in every 4 hours, BID - twice a day, etc)

      ShortTiming abbreviation (AM - morning, Q4H - once in every 4 hours, BID - twice a day, etc)
      Control0..1
      TypeCodeableConcept
      14. BeModelDosagingInformation.doseRange
      Definition

      Amount of medication per one dose (e.g '1 tablet', '2-3 tablets', '20ml')

      ShortAmount of medication per one dose (e.g '1 tablet', '2-3 tablets', '20ml')
      Control0..1
      TypeRange
      16. BeModelDosagingInformation.doseQuantity
      Definition

      Amount of medication per one dose (e.g '1 tablet', '2-3 tablets', '20ml')

      ShortAmount of medication per one dose (e.g '1 tablet', '2-3 tablets', '20ml')
      Control0..1
      TypeQuantity
      18. BeModelDosagingInformation.instructions
      Definition

      Free text instructions for the patient, e.g 'take with food', 'do not take with alcohol', etc

      ShortFree text instructions for the patient, e.g 'take with food', 'do not take with alcohol', etc
      Control0..1
      Typestring
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      20. BeModelDosagingInformation.routeOfAdministration
      Definition

      Route of administration

      ShortRoute of administration
      Control0..1
      BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from Route of Administration ValueSet
      (required to https://www.ehealth.fgov.be/standards/fhir/terminology/ValueSet/BeRouteOfAdministrationVS)
      TypeCodeableConcept