http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/CommunicationRequest|5.0.0

A request to convey information; e.g. the CDS system proposes that an alert be sent to a responsible provider, the CDS system proposes that the public health agency be notified about a reportable condition.
NameFlagsCardTypeDescription & Constraints
CommunicationRequest
0..*A request for information to be sent to a receiver
 
identifier
Σ
0..*IdentifierUnique identifier
 
basedOn
Σ
0..*ReferenceFulfills plan or proposal
 
replaces
Σ
0..*ReferenceRequest(s) replaced by this request
 
groupIdentifier
Σ
0..1IdentifierComposite request this is part of
 
status *
?!Σ
1..1codedraft | active | on-hold | revoked | completed | entered-in-error | unknown CommunicationRequestStatus (required)
 
statusReason
0..1CodeableConceptReason for current status CommunicationRequestStatusReason (example)
 
intent *
?!Σ
1..1codeproposal | plan | directive | order | original-order | reflex-order | filler-order | instance-order | option CommunicationRequestIntent (required)
 
category
0..*CodeableConceptMessage category CommunicationCategory (example)
 
priority
Σ
0..1coderoutine | urgent | asap | stat CommunicationPriority (required)
 
doNotPerform
?!Σ
0..1booleanTrue if request is prohibiting action
 
medium
0..*CodeableConceptA channel of communication CommunicationMedium (example)
 
subject
0..1ReferenceFocus of message
 
about
0..*ReferenceResources that pertain to this communication request
 
encounter
Σ
0..1ReferenceThe Encounter during which this CommunicationRequest was created
 
payload
0..*BackboneElementMessage payload
 
 
content[x] *
1..1Message part content
 
 
 
contentAttachment *
1..1Attachment
 
 
 
contentReference *
1..1Reference
 
 
 
contentCodeableConcept *
1..1CodeableConcept
 
occurrence[x]
Σ
0..1When scheduled
 
 
occurrenceDateTime
Σ
0..1dateTime
 
 
occurrencePeriod
Σ
0..1Period
 
authoredOn
Σ
0..1dateTimeWhen request transitioned to being actionable
 
requester
Σ
0..1ReferenceWho asks for the information to be shared
 
recipient
0..*ReferenceWho to share the information with
 
informationProvider
Σ
0..*ReferenceWho should share the information
 
reason
Σ
0..*CodeableReferenceWhy is communication needed? CommunicationReason (example)
 
note
0..*AnnotationComments made about communication request