The prescribed substance is usually medication. However, medical aids and bandages can also be prescribed and supplied via the pharmacy. Food and blood products do not strictly belong in the medication category, but can be prescribed and supplied by a pharmacy as well.

A time interval indicates the time between two moments in time. Interval can be defined by a start time and end time , start time and duration or duration and end time.

The treatment objective describes the desired result of the treatment/interventions in terms of the patient’s diagnosed problem. The objective and target date are entered in addition to the target value. Comparing the healthcare results to the treatment objective provides insight into the effectivity of the treatment/interventions.

The primary function of the bladder is temporary storage of urine. A second important function of the bladder is secretion of the stored urine at the moment there is cause to do so. These functions can be disrupted due to various causes.

A burn wound is a wound caused by skin being exposed to heat for a certain time above a certain critical temperature. Heat above this critical temperature (+/- 40°C) will cause damage to the skin. There are different types of burn wounds, which are categorized according to the depth of the burn wound.

The CPB (Checklist Pain Behaviour) is a pain assessment tool, that is used to assess pain in children with a limited expressive repertoire or with a profound cognitive impairment, by observing their behaviour. The CPB has ten observations that need te be addressed. The final score indicates whether the observed child suffers pain and 'how much'. The score is often combined with a VAS score that is completed by the nurses on basis of clinical experience.

The Comfort Behaviour scale /Comfortneo scale is an assessment tool, that is used to assess the pain behaviour of neonates (new born).The Comfort Behaviour scale has 7 observation points that that need to be addressed. For each on observation is value is assigned from a 5-point scale, the final score indicates whether the observed child suffers pain and 'how much'. The score is combined with an NRS score that is completed by the nurses on basis of clinical experience.

An important function of the rectum in particular is the temporary storage and excretion of feces, at the moment there is cause to do so. Disrupting the bowel functions can lead to fecal incontinence and constipation.

A pressure ulcer is localized damage to the skin and/or underlying tissue, often over a bony prominence, as a result of pressure or pressure combined with friction. A pressure ulcer involves a major disease burden and reduces the quality of life for a patient. Adequate risk evaluation, prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers can lead to a fewer incidences and prevalence of pressure ulcers.

The Delirium Observation Screening Scale is a tool to determine whether a patient has delirium. The DOSS includes 13 observations of behavior (verbal and non-verbal) which represent the symptoms of a delirium. These observations can be performed during regular contact with the patient.