Medication administration performer function codes
MedicationAdministration Performer Function Codes
This code system http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/med-admin-perform-function defines the following codes:
Code
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Display
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Definition
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performer
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Performer |
A person, non-person living subject, organization or device that who actually and principally carries out the action |
verifier
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Verifier |
A person who verifies the correctness and appropriateness of the service (plan, order, event, etc.) and hence takes on accountability. |
witness
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Witness |
A person witnessing the action happening without doing anything. A witness is not necessarily aware, much less approves of anything stated in the service event. Example for a witness is students watching an operation or an advanced directive witness. |