46571-6
SurveysCurrent ability - management of oral medications [OASIS]
Definition
Identifies the patient's ability to prepare and take oral medications reliably and safely and the type of assistance required to administer the correct dosage at the appropriate times/intervals. The focus is on what the patient is able to do, not on the patient's compliance or willingness. The focus for today's assessment - the "current" column is on what the patient is able to do today.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Current ability - management of oral medications
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Ord
Method Type
OASIS
Details
Class
SURVEY.OASIS
Order/Observation
N/A
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 46571-6?
LOINC code 46571-6 identifies "Current ability - management of oral medications [OASIS]". Identifies the patient's ability to prepare and take oral medications reliably and safely and the type of assistance required to administer the correct dosage at the appropriate times/intervals. The focus is on what the patient is able to do, not on the patient's compliance or willingness. The focus for today's assessment - the "current" column is on what the patient is able to do today.
What does 46571-6 measure?
This code measures Current ability - management of oral medications in ^Patient. It belongs to the SURVEY.OASIS class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.