For the following scenario which representation is correct, rather better. Couldn’t find much of a guideline or an example around this:
“To refer a patient to another specialist (for example a cardiologist) for xyz reason”:
Representation 1:
ServiceRequest.category
= 3457005 - Patient referral (procedure)
ServiceRequest.code
= 308471005 - Referral to cardiologist (procedure)
ServiceRequest.performerType
= 17561000 - Cardiologist (occupation)
Representation 2:
ServiceRequest.category
= 3457005 - Patient referral (procedure)
ServiceRequest.code
= 3457005 - Patient referral (procedure)
ServiceRequest.performerType
= 17561000 - Cardiologist (occupation)
Representation 3:
ServiceRequest.category
= 3457005 - Patient referral (procedure)
ServiceRequest.performerType
= 17561000 - Cardiologist (occupation)
While representation 1 & 2 seems to be making the best use of the ServiceRequest model, they introduce some level of redundancy. The 3rd way seems precise but doesn’t contain the ServiceRequest code, which is as per definition “What is being requested”. This introduces a dilemma when we don’t know the best practice for this scenario wrt FHIR. What do you think is the best approach?