Stream: implementers
Topic: Procedure Request Performed by Patient on Themselves
Kyle Thompson (Feb 22 2022 at 13:53):
In the documentation for Procedures, it's mentioned that a Patient can perform a Procedure on themselves. Additionally, in ServiceRequests's, there is an example of a ServiceRequest requesting "Bench presses". It's not mentioned in the example what the context for this ServiceRequest is (e.g. is this part of physio?).
Together, these make me wonder when it's appropriate to use a ServiceRequest to request a Patient do something for themself versus using a Task. For concreteness, let's say I want a Patient to walk 4km. When should I use a ServiceRequest to request this and when should I use a Task?
Thanks!!
Lloyd McKenzie (Feb 22 2022 at 14:42):
ServiceRequest allows you to ask for something to happen on a repeated basis. E.g. "Walk 4 km 3 times/week for the next month". It also allows specifying method, bodySite and other details. Task only allows asking for one instance. Task is frequently tied to a particular order. E.g. you might have an order that specifies details and authorizes many repetitions. But you'd have a Task that reminded you (and tracked execution) of the repetition you're supposed to do today.
Kyle Thompson (Feb 22 2022 at 17:57):
I see. Tell me if the conclusion I have reached is incorrect. Tasks can be used to capture pretty basic Requests, lacking a lot of detail. In the situation where I only want to ask the Patient to walk 4km once and don't need to specify any other detail beyond that, I _could_ use a Task or ServiceRequest. However, using a Task is quite limiting and if I want to make a richer Request, then ServiceRequest is the way to go.
Lloyd McKenzie (Feb 22 2022 at 18:02):
Task lets you assign a specific scheduled to-do item with limited detail. ServiceRequest allows requesting a repeating activity and provide more detail. In may cases, you'll have both. An overall 'order' and then daily "check-list" items
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