56445-0
ClinicalMedication summary Document
Definition
A document that summarizes all of the currently prescribed medications for a patient at a given point in time (such as the end of a hospitalization or other encounter) as known by the document's author. It may contain additional medication-related information such as allergies. The purpose of this document is to inform the patient and other clinicians (therapists, etc) of the current medication information.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Medication summary
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
^Patient
Scale Type
Doc
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
DOC.MISC
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
Medication summary Doc
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 56445-0?
LOINC code 56445-0 identifies "Medication summary Document". A document that summarizes all of the currently prescribed medications for a patient at a given point in time (such as the end of a hospitalization or other encounter) as known by the document's author. It may contain additional medication-related information such as allergies. The purpose of this document is to inform the patient and other clinicians (therapists, etc) of the current medication information.
What does 56445-0 measure?
This code measures Medication summary in ^Patient. It belongs to the DOC.MISC 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.