Medication request course of therapy codes
MedicationRequest Course of Therapy Codes
This code system http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/medicationrequest-course-of-therapy defines the following codes:
Code
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Display
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Definition
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continuous
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Continuous long term therapy |
A medication which is expected to be continued beyond the present order and which the patient should be assumed to be taking unless explicitly stopped. |
acute
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Short course (acute) therapy |
A medication which the patient is only expected to consume for the duration of the current order and which is not expected to be renewed. |
seasonal
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Seasonal |
A medication which is expected to be used on a part time basis at certain times of the year |