1 Scope
This document applies to situations in which such data is recorded on or transported
by patient healthcards compliant with the physical dimensions of ID-1 cards defined
by ISO/IEC 7810.
This document specifies the basic structure of the data contained within the medication
data object , but does not specify or mandate particular data sets for storage on devices.
The purpose of this document is for cards to provide information to other health professionals
and to the patient or its non-professional caregiver.
It can also be used to carry a new prescription from the prescriber to the dispenser /pharmacy in the design of its sets.
Medication data include the following four components:
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medication notes : additional information related to medication and the safe use of medicines by the
patient such as medication history, sensitivities and allergies;
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medication prescriptions : to carry a new prescription from the prescriber to the dispenser /pharmacy;
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medication dispensed : the records of medications dispensed for the patient;