The Medications section defines a patient's current medications and pertinent medication history. At a minimum, the currently active medications are to be listed, with an entire medication history as an option. The section may also include a patient's prescription and dispense history. This section requires that there be either an entry indicating the subject is not known to be on any medications, or that there be entries summarizing the subject's medications.
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CDA Section Level Template
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