## Profile Comparison between http://ig.fhir.de/igs/medication/StructureDefinition/MedicationRequestDgMP vs http://ig.fhir.de/igs/medication/StructureDefinition/MedicationRequestDgMP

Left: | Medication Request dgMP (http://ig.fhir.de/igs/medication/StructureDefinition/MedicationRequestDgMP)
Right: | Medication Request dgMP (http://ig.fhir.de/igs/medication/StructureDefinition/MedicationRequestDgMP)

### Messages

Error | StructureDefinition.version | Values for version differ: '1.0.3' vs '1.0.4'
Information | StructureDefinition.date | Values for date differ: '2025-11-19T17:22:58+01:00' vs '2026-04-07T12:51:44+02:00'
Information | StructureDefinition.jurisdiction | Added the item 'null#null'
Information | StructureDefinition.short | Values for short differ: 'Additional content defined by implementations' vs 'Extension'
Information | StructureDefinition.definition | Values for definition differ: '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.' vs 'An Extension'

### Metadata

Name | Value | Comments
--- | --- | ---
abstract | true |
baseDefinition | http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/MedicationRequest |
copyright |  |
date | 2025-11-19T17:22:58+01:00 | 2026-04-07T12:51:44+02:00 | Values Differ
description | Dieses Profil dient ausschließlich der Validierung des Implementation Guides und ist nicht für den produktiven Einsatz gedacht. Stattdessen sollte das jeweils passende Dosage-Profil direkt in das eigene Profil eingebunden werden. |
experimental |  |
fhirVersion | 4.0.1 |
jurisdiction |  |
jurisdiction[0] |  | null#null | Added the item 'null#null'
kind | resource |
name | MedicationRequestDgMP |
publisher | HL7 Deutschland e.V. |
purpose |  |
status | active |
title | Medication Request dgMP |
type | MedicationRequest |
url | http://ig.fhir.de/igs/medication/StructureDefinition/MedicationRequestDgMP |
version | 1.0.3 | 1.0.4 | Values Differ

### Structure

Name | L Flags | L Card. | L Type | L Description & Constraints | R Flags | R Card. | R Type | R Description & Constraints | Comments
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
MedicationRequest |  | 0..* | MedicationRequest | This is an abstract profile. Ordering of medication for patient or group |  | 0..* | MedicationRequest | This is an abstract profile. 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
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 | N | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url |  | 0..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url |
Slices for modifierExtension | ?!N | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url | ?! | 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 |
medication[x] | Σ | 1..1 | CodeableConcept, Reference(Medication) | Medication to be taken Binding: ?? (example): A coded concept identifying substance or product that can be ordered. | Σ | 1..1 | CodeableConcept, Reference(Medication) | Medication to be taken Binding: ?? (example): A coded concept identifying substance or product that can be ordered. |
subject | Σ C | 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 | C | 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 | C | 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 C | 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 | C | 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 | C | 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 | C | 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 C | 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 | C | 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..* | ?? | Angabe der Dosierinformationen strukturiert oder als Freitext |  | 0..* | ?? | Angabe der Dosierinformationen strukturiert oder als Freitext |
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 |
Slices for extension | N | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url |  | 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 |
Slices for extension | N | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url |  | 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 | C | 0..1 | ?? | First fill quantity |  | 0..1 | ?? | First fill quantity |
duration | C | 0..1 | Duration | First fill duration |  | 0..1 | Duration | First fill duration |
dispenseInterval | C | 0..1 | Duration | Minimum period of time between dispenses |  | 0..1 | Duration | Minimum period of time between dispenses |
validityPeriod | C | 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 | C | 0..1 | ?? | Amount of medication to supply per dispense |  | 0..1 | ?? | Amount of medication to supply per dispense |
expectedSupplyDuration | C | 0..1 | Duration | Number of days supply per dispense |  | 0..1 | Duration | Number of days supply per dispense |
performer | C | 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 |
Slices for extension | N | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url |  | 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 | C | 0..1 | Reference(MedicationRequest) | An order/prescription that is being replaced |  | 0..1 | Reference(MedicationRequest) | An order/prescription that is being replaced |
detectedIssue | C | 0..* | Reference(DetectedIssue) | Clinical Issue with action |  | 0..* | Reference(DetectedIssue) | Clinical Issue with action |
eventHistory | C | 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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