Medical Prescription

Detailed documentation of the Medical Prescription data structure

Medical prescription with doctor information, patient details, and prescribed medications with dosage instructions.

Document type code: receta_medica

Response structure

{
  "data": {
    "extractedData": {
      "doctor": "Dr. Ana María Fernández",
      "especialidad": "Internal Medicine",
      "rut_doctor": "12.345.678-9",
      "registro_medico": "RM-12345",
      "paciente": "Juan Carlos Pérez",
      "rut_paciente": "15.678.432-K",
      "fecha_prescripcion": "2023-11-15T00:00:00Z",
      "diagnostico": "Hypertension and Type 2 Diabetes",
      "medicamentos": [
        {
          "nombre": "Losartan",
          "concentracion": "50mg",
          "forma_farmaceutica": "Tablets",
          "cantidad": 30,
          "posologia": "1 tablet daily, preferably in the morning",
          "duracion_tratamiento": "30 days"
        },
        {
          "nombre": "Metformin",
          "concentracion": "850mg",
          "forma_farmaceutica": "Tablets",
          "cantidad": 60,
          "posologia": "1 tablet twice daily with meals",
          "duracion_tratamiento": "30 days"
        }
      ],
      "indicaciones_generales": "Monitor blood pressure and glucose levels weekly. Return for follow-up in 30 days.",
      "hospital_clinica": "Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile"
    }
  }
}

Main fields

FieldTypeDescription
doctorStringPrescribing doctor's full name
especialidadStringDoctor's medical specialty
rut_doctorStringDoctor's RUT (tax ID)
registro_medicoStringDoctor's medical license number
pacienteStringPatient's full name
rut_pacienteStringPatient's RUT (tax ID)
fecha_prescripcionString (date-time)Prescription date
diagnosticoStringMedical diagnosis
indicaciones_generalesStringGeneral instructions for the patient
hospital_clinicaStringHospital or clinic name

Medication fields

FieldTypeDescription
nombreStringMedication name (generic or brand)
concentracionStringMedication concentration/strength
forma_farmaceuticaStringPharmaceutical form (tablets, capsules, syrup, etc.)
cantidadNumberQuantity prescribed
posologiaStringDosage instructions
duracion_tratamientoStringTreatment duration

Important considerations

  • It is an official medical document required for controlled medication dispensing
  • Doctor must have valid medical license to prescribe
  • Patient identification is essential for pharmacy dispensing
  • Dosage instructions must be followed exactly as prescribed
  • Some medications may require special handling or storage
  • Used for insurance reimbursement and medication tracking
  • Essential for patient safety and treatment compliance

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