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Resource Profile: MedComCoreEncounter

Official URL: http://medcomfhir.dk/ig/core/StructureDefinition/medcom-core-encounter Version: 2.2.0
Active as of 2023-10-04 Computable Name: MedComCoreEncounter

An interaction between a patient/citizen and healthcare provider(s) for the purpose of providing healthcare service(s) or assessing the health status of a patient/citizen.

Scope and usage

This profile describes the MedComCoreEncounter. An encounter describes the interaction between a patient and one or more healthcare providers for the purpose of providing healthcare services or assessing the health status of a patient. An encounter can take place in an ambulatory, an emergency, at the citizen’s home, virtually and so on.

The base expectations when describing an encounter in a Danish context is to include the subject of the encounter which shall be a MedComCorePatient as well as a status and class, which are described below. For some specific purposes, such as HospitalNotification, there is a need for a specialization of the MedComCoreEncounter. In these cases, it will be explicitly described which encounter to use and which changed are applied.

Please refer to the tab “Snapshot Table(Must support)” below for the definition of the required content of a MedComCoreEncounter.

Status and class

A status and class shall be included MedComCoreEncounter.

The status refers to the current state of the encounter. This will most often change due to the nature an encounter, as it will pass through many statuses which follows the workflow of the encounter. A status can be ‘in-progress’ describing that the patient is present or the meeting has begun, or ‘finished’ describing that the encounter is finished.

The class describes in which setting the encounter took place. A setting of the encounter can be ‘emergency’, ‘ambulant’ or ‘inpatient’.

EpisodeOfCare identifier

The element Encounter.episodeOfCare may be included in MedComCoreEncounter.

The EpisodeOfCare identifier is used to technically connect several encounters concern the same meeting between a patient and one or more healthcare providers.

It is both possible to use a Landspatientregisteret-identifier (called LPR3-identifier) and a locally defined identifier as the EpisodeOfCare-identifier.

Whether a LPR3-identifier or a locally defined identifier is used, it shall be an UUID. The LPR3-identifier shall obey a rule stating that the UUID shall be of version 5, here more information about the LPR3-identifier can be found. Using a locally defined identifier, a system for the identifier shall be added.

Usage:

Formal Views of Profile Content

Description of Profiles, Differentials, Snapshots and how the different presentations work.

This structure is derived from Encounter

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Encounter 0..*EncounterAn interaction during which services are provided to the patient
... status S1..1codeplanned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled +
... class S1..1CodingClassification of patient encounter
Binding: MedComCoreEncounterClassCodes (required)
... subject S1..1Reference(MedComCorePatient) {b}The patient or group present at the encounter
.... episodeOfCare:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
..... identifier S0..1IdentifierLogical reference, when literal reference is not known
.... episodeOfCare:lpr3identifier S0..1Reference(EpisodeOfCare)Episode(s) of care that this encounter should be recorded against
..... identifier 1..1Lpr3IdentifierAn identifier intended for computation
... account 0..0
... serviceProvider S0..1Reference(MedComCoreOrganization) {b}The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

PathConformanceValueSet
Encounter.classrequiredMedComCoreEncounterClass
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Encounter 0..*EncounterAn interaction during which services are provided to the patient
... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
... status ?!SΣ1..1codeplanned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled +
Binding: EncounterStatus (required): Current state of the encounter.

... subject SΣ1..1Reference(MedComCorePatient) {b}The patient or group present at the encounter
... Slices for episodeOfCare SΣ0..*Reference(EpisodeOfCare)Episode(s) of care that this encounter should be recorded against
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:identifier.system
.... episodeOfCare:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
..... identifier SΣ0..1IdentifierLogical reference, when literal reference is not known
.... episodeOfCare:lpr3identifier SΣ0..1Reference(EpisodeOfCare)Episode(s) of care that this encounter should be recorded against
..... identifier 1..1Lpr3IdentifierAn identifier intended for computation
... serviceProvider S0..1Reference(MedComCoreOrganization) {b}The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet
Encounter.statusrequiredEncounterStatus
Encounter.classrequiredMedComCoreEncounterClass

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
dom-2errorEncounterIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorEncounterIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource
: contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4errorEncounterIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated
: contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5errorEncounterIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practiceEncounterA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Encounter 0..*EncounterAn interaction during which services are provided to the patient
... id Σ0..1idLogical id of this artifact
... meta Σ0..1MetaMetadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
... language 0..1codeLanguage of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.

Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguagesMax Binding
... text 0..1NarrativeText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
... contained 0..*ResourceContained, inline Resources
... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier Σ0..*IdentifierIdentifier(s) by which this encounter is known
... status ?!SΣ1..1codeplanned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled +
Binding: EncounterStatus (required): Current state of the encounter.

... statusHistory 0..*BackboneElementList of past encounter statuses
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... status 1..1codeplanned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled +
Binding: EncounterStatus (required): Current state of the encounter.

.... period 1..1PeriodThe time that the episode was in the specified status
... class SΣ1..1CodingClassification of patient encounter
Binding: MedComCoreEncounterClassCodes (required)
... classHistory 0..*BackboneElementList of past encounter classes
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... class 1..1Codinginpatient | outpatient | ambulatory | emergency +
Binding: ActEncounterCode (extensible): Classification of the encounter.

.... period 1..1PeriodThe time that the episode was in the specified class
... type Σ0..*CodeableConceptSpecific type of encounter
Binding: EncounterType (example): The type of encounter.


... serviceType Σ0..1CodeableConceptSpecific type of service
Binding: ServiceType (example): Broad categorization of the service that is to be provided.

... priority 0..1CodeableConceptIndicates the urgency of the encounter
Binding: ActPriority (example): Indicates the urgency of the encounter.

... subject SΣ1..1Reference(MedComCorePatient) {b}The patient or group present at the encounter
... Slices for episodeOfCare SΣ0..*Reference(EpisodeOfCare)Episode(s) of care that this encounter should be recorded against
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:identifier.system
.... episodeOfCare:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
..... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... reference ΣC0..1stringLiteral reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
..... type Σ0..1uriType the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).

..... identifier SΣ0..1IdentifierLogical reference, when literal reference is not known
..... display Σ0..1stringText alternative for the resource
.... episodeOfCare:lpr3identifier SΣ0..1Reference(EpisodeOfCare)Episode(s) of care that this encounter should be recorded against
..... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... reference ΣC0..1stringLiteral reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
..... type Σ0..1uriType the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).

..... identifier 1..1Lpr3IdentifierAn identifier intended for computation
..... display Σ0..1stringText alternative for the resource
... basedOn 0..*Reference(ServiceRequest)The ServiceRequest that initiated this encounter
... participant Σ0..*BackboneElementList of participants involved in the encounter
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... type Σ0..*CodeableConceptRole of participant in encounter
Binding: ParticipantType (extensible): Role of participant in encounter.


.... period 0..1PeriodPeriod of time during the encounter that the participant participated
.... individual Σ0..1Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson)Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
... appointment Σ0..*Reference(Appointment)The appointment that scheduled this encounter
... period 0..1PeriodThe start and end time of the encounter
... length 0..1DurationQuantity of time the encounter lasted (less time absent)
... reasonCode Σ0..*CodeableConceptCoded reason the encounter takes place
Binding: EncounterReasonCodes (preferred): Reason why the encounter takes place.


... reasonReference Σ0..*Reference(Condition | Procedure | Observation | ImmunizationRecommendation)Reason the encounter takes place (reference)
... diagnosis Σ0..*BackboneElementThe list of diagnosis relevant to this encounter
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... condition Σ1..1Reference(Condition | Procedure)The diagnosis or procedure relevant to the encounter
.... use 0..1CodeableConceptRole that this diagnosis has within the encounter (e.g. admission, billing, discharge …)
Binding: DiagnosisRole (preferred): The type of diagnosis this condition represents.

.... rank 0..1positiveIntRanking of the diagnosis (for each role type)
... hospitalization 0..1BackboneElementDetails about the admission to a healthcare service
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... preAdmissionIdentifier 0..1IdentifierPre-admission identifier
.... origin 0..1Reference(Location | Organization)The location/organization from which the patient came before admission
.... admitSource 0..1CodeableConceptFrom where patient was admitted (physician referral, transfer)
Binding: AdmitSource (preferred): From where the patient was admitted.

.... reAdmission 0..1CodeableConceptThe type of hospital re-admission that has occurred (if any). If the value is absent, then this is not identified as a readmission
Binding: hl7VS-re-admissionIndicator (example): The reason for re-admission of this hospitalization encounter.

.... dietPreference 0..*CodeableConceptDiet preferences reported by the patient
Binding: Diet (example): Medical, cultural or ethical food preferences to help with catering requirements.


.... specialCourtesy 0..*CodeableConceptSpecial courtesies (VIP, board member)
Binding: SpecialCourtesy (preferred): Special courtesies.


.... specialArrangement 0..*CodeableConceptWheelchair, translator, stretcher, etc.
Binding: SpecialArrangements (preferred): Special arrangements.


.... destination 0..1Reference(Location | Organization)Location/organization to which the patient is discharged
.... dischargeDisposition 0..1CodeableConceptCategory or kind of location after discharge
Binding: DischargeDisposition (example): Discharge Disposition.

... location 0..*BackboneElementList of locations where the patient has been
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... location 1..1Reference(Location)Location the encounter takes place
.... status 0..1codeplanned | active | reserved | completed
Binding: EncounterLocationStatus (required): The status of the location.

.... physicalType 0..1CodeableConceptThe physical type of the location (usually the level in the location hierachy - bed room ward etc.)
Binding: LocationType (example): Physical form of the location.

.... period 0..1PeriodTime period during which the patient was present at the location
... serviceProvider S0..1Reference(MedComCoreOrganization) {b}The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter
... partOf 0..1Reference(Encounter)Another Encounter this encounter is part of

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet
Encounter.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Encounter.statusrequiredEncounterStatus
Encounter.statusHistory.statusrequiredEncounterStatus
Encounter.classrequiredMedComCoreEncounterClass
Encounter.classHistory.classextensibleActEncounterCode
Encounter.typeexampleEncounterType
Encounter.serviceTypeexampleServiceType
Encounter.priorityexampleActPriority
Encounter.episodeOfCare.typeextensibleResourceType
Encounter.episodeOfCare:lpr3identifier.typeextensibleResourceType
Encounter.participant.typeextensibleParticipantType
Encounter.reasonCodepreferredEncounterReasonCodes
Encounter.diagnosis.usepreferredDiagnosisRole
Encounter.hospitalization.admitSourcepreferredAdmitSource
Encounter.hospitalization.reAdmissionexampleHl7VSReAdmissionIndicator
Encounter.hospitalization.dietPreferenceexampleDiet
Encounter.hospitalization.specialCourtesypreferredSpecialCourtesy
Encounter.hospitalization.specialArrangementpreferredSpecialArrangements
Encounter.hospitalization.dischargeDispositionexampleDischargeDisposition
Encounter.location.statusrequiredEncounterLocationStatus
Encounter.location.physicalTypeexampleLocationType

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()

This structure is derived from Encounter

Summary

Mandatory: 1 element (1 nested mandatory element)
Must-Support: 7 elements
Prohibited: 1 element

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

  • The element Encounter.episodeOfCare is sliced based on the value of value:identifier.system

Differential View

This structure is derived from Encounter

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Encounter 0..*EncounterAn interaction during which services are provided to the patient
... status S1..1codeplanned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled +
... class S1..1CodingClassification of patient encounter
Binding: MedComCoreEncounterClassCodes (required)
... subject S1..1Reference(MedComCorePatient) {b}The patient or group present at the encounter
.... episodeOfCare:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
..... identifier S0..1IdentifierLogical reference, when literal reference is not known
.... episodeOfCare:lpr3identifier S0..1Reference(EpisodeOfCare)Episode(s) of care that this encounter should be recorded against
..... identifier 1..1Lpr3IdentifierAn identifier intended for computation
... account 0..0
... serviceProvider S0..1Reference(MedComCoreOrganization) {b}The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

PathConformanceValueSet
Encounter.classrequiredMedComCoreEncounterClass

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Encounter 0..*EncounterAn interaction during which services are provided to the patient
... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
... status ?!SΣ1..1codeplanned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled +
Binding: EncounterStatus (required): Current state of the encounter.

... subject SΣ1..1Reference(MedComCorePatient) {b}The patient or group present at the encounter
... Slices for episodeOfCare SΣ0..*Reference(EpisodeOfCare)Episode(s) of care that this encounter should be recorded against
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:identifier.system
.... episodeOfCare:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
..... identifier SΣ0..1IdentifierLogical reference, when literal reference is not known
.... episodeOfCare:lpr3identifier SΣ0..1Reference(EpisodeOfCare)Episode(s) of care that this encounter should be recorded against
..... identifier 1..1Lpr3IdentifierAn identifier intended for computation
... serviceProvider S0..1Reference(MedComCoreOrganization) {b}The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet
Encounter.statusrequiredEncounterStatus
Encounter.classrequiredMedComCoreEncounterClass

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
dom-2errorEncounterIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorEncounterIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL be referred to from elsewhere in the resource or SHALL refer to the containing resource
: contained.where((('#'+id in (%resource.descendants().reference | %resource.descendants().as(canonical) | %resource.descendants().as(uri) | %resource.descendants().as(url))) or descendants().where(reference = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists() or descendants().where(as(canonical) = '#').exists()).not()).trace('unmatched', id).empty()
dom-4errorEncounterIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated
: contained.meta.versionId.empty() and contained.meta.lastUpdated.empty()
dom-5errorEncounterIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practiceEncounterA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()

Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Encounter 0..*EncounterAn interaction during which services are provided to the patient
... id Σ0..1idLogical id of this artifact
... meta Σ0..1MetaMetadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
... language 0..1codeLanguage of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.

Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguagesMax Binding
... text 0..1NarrativeText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
... contained 0..*ResourceContained, inline Resources
... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier Σ0..*IdentifierIdentifier(s) by which this encounter is known
... status ?!SΣ1..1codeplanned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled +
Binding: EncounterStatus (required): Current state of the encounter.

... statusHistory 0..*BackboneElementList of past encounter statuses
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... status 1..1codeplanned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled +
Binding: EncounterStatus (required): Current state of the encounter.

.... period 1..1PeriodThe time that the episode was in the specified status
... class SΣ1..1CodingClassification of patient encounter
Binding: MedComCoreEncounterClassCodes (required)
... classHistory 0..*BackboneElementList of past encounter classes
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... class 1..1Codinginpatient | outpatient | ambulatory | emergency +
Binding: ActEncounterCode (extensible): Classification of the encounter.

.... period 1..1PeriodThe time that the episode was in the specified class
... type Σ0..*CodeableConceptSpecific type of encounter
Binding: EncounterType (example): The type of encounter.


... serviceType Σ0..1CodeableConceptSpecific type of service
Binding: ServiceType (example): Broad categorization of the service that is to be provided.

... priority 0..1CodeableConceptIndicates the urgency of the encounter
Binding: ActPriority (example): Indicates the urgency of the encounter.

... subject SΣ1..1Reference(MedComCorePatient) {b}The patient or group present at the encounter
... Slices for episodeOfCare SΣ0..*Reference(EpisodeOfCare)Episode(s) of care that this encounter should be recorded against
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:identifier.system
.... episodeOfCare:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
..... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... reference ΣC0..1stringLiteral reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
..... type Σ0..1uriType the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).

..... identifier SΣ0..1IdentifierLogical reference, when literal reference is not known
..... display Σ0..1stringText alternative for the resource
.... episodeOfCare:lpr3identifier SΣ0..1Reference(EpisodeOfCare)Episode(s) of care that this encounter should be recorded against
..... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
..... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
..... reference ΣC0..1stringLiteral reference, Relative, internal or absolute URL
..... type Σ0..1uriType the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).

..... identifier 1..1Lpr3IdentifierAn identifier intended for computation
..... display Σ0..1stringText alternative for the resource
... basedOn 0..*Reference(ServiceRequest)The ServiceRequest that initiated this encounter
... participant Σ0..*BackboneElementList of participants involved in the encounter
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... type Σ0..*CodeableConceptRole of participant in encounter
Binding: ParticipantType (extensible): Role of participant in encounter.


.... period 0..1PeriodPeriod of time during the encounter that the participant participated
.... individual Σ0..1Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson)Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
... appointment Σ0..*Reference(Appointment)The appointment that scheduled this encounter
... period 0..1PeriodThe start and end time of the encounter
... length 0..1DurationQuantity of time the encounter lasted (less time absent)
... reasonCode Σ0..*CodeableConceptCoded reason the encounter takes place
Binding: EncounterReasonCodes (preferred): Reason why the encounter takes place.


... reasonReference Σ0..*Reference(Condition | Procedure | Observation | ImmunizationRecommendation)Reason the encounter takes place (reference)
... diagnosis Σ0..*BackboneElementThe list of diagnosis relevant to this encounter
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... condition Σ1..1Reference(Condition | Procedure)The diagnosis or procedure relevant to the encounter
.... use 0..1CodeableConceptRole that this diagnosis has within the encounter (e.g. admission, billing, discharge …)
Binding: DiagnosisRole (preferred): The type of diagnosis this condition represents.

.... rank 0..1positiveIntRanking of the diagnosis (for each role type)
... hospitalization 0..1BackboneElementDetails about the admission to a healthcare service
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... preAdmissionIdentifier 0..1IdentifierPre-admission identifier
.... origin 0..1Reference(Location | Organization)The location/organization from which the patient came before admission
.... admitSource 0..1CodeableConceptFrom where patient was admitted (physician referral, transfer)
Binding: AdmitSource (preferred): From where the patient was admitted.

.... reAdmission 0..1CodeableConceptThe type of hospital re-admission that has occurred (if any). If the value is absent, then this is not identified as a readmission
Binding: hl7VS-re-admissionIndicator (example): The reason for re-admission of this hospitalization encounter.

.... dietPreference 0..*CodeableConceptDiet preferences reported by the patient
Binding: Diet (example): Medical, cultural or ethical food preferences to help with catering requirements.


.... specialCourtesy 0..*CodeableConceptSpecial courtesies (VIP, board member)
Binding: SpecialCourtesy (preferred): Special courtesies.


.... specialArrangement 0..*CodeableConceptWheelchair, translator, stretcher, etc.
Binding: SpecialArrangements (preferred): Special arrangements.


.... destination 0..1Reference(Location | Organization)Location/organization to which the patient is discharged
.... dischargeDisposition 0..1CodeableConceptCategory or kind of location after discharge
Binding: DischargeDisposition (example): Discharge Disposition.

... location 0..*BackboneElementList of locations where the patient has been
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... location 1..1Reference(Location)Location the encounter takes place
.... status 0..1codeplanned | active | reserved | completed
Binding: EncounterLocationStatus (required): The status of the location.

.... physicalType 0..1CodeableConceptThe physical type of the location (usually the level in the location hierachy - bed room ward etc.)
Binding: LocationType (example): Physical form of the location.

.... period 0..1PeriodTime period during which the patient was present at the location
... serviceProvider S0..1Reference(MedComCoreOrganization) {b}The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter
... partOf 0..1Reference(Encounter)Another Encounter this encounter is part of

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet
Encounter.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Encounter.statusrequiredEncounterStatus
Encounter.statusHistory.statusrequiredEncounterStatus
Encounter.classrequiredMedComCoreEncounterClass
Encounter.classHistory.classextensibleActEncounterCode
Encounter.typeexampleEncounterType
Encounter.serviceTypeexampleServiceType
Encounter.priorityexampleActPriority
Encounter.episodeOfCare.typeextensibleResourceType
Encounter.episodeOfCare:lpr3identifier.typeextensibleResourceType
Encounter.participant.typeextensibleParticipantType
Encounter.reasonCodepreferredEncounterReasonCodes
Encounter.diagnosis.usepreferredDiagnosisRole
Encounter.hospitalization.admitSourcepreferredAdmitSource
Encounter.hospitalization.reAdmissionexampleHl7VSReAdmissionIndicator
Encounter.hospitalization.dietPreferenceexampleDiet
Encounter.hospitalization.specialCourtesypreferredSpecialCourtesy
Encounter.hospitalization.specialArrangementpreferredSpecialArrangements
Encounter.hospitalization.dischargeDispositionexampleDischargeDisposition
Encounter.location.statusrequiredEncounterLocationStatus
Encounter.location.physicalTypeexampleLocationType

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()

This structure is derived from Encounter

Summary

Mandatory: 1 element (1 nested mandatory element)
Must-Support: 7 elements
Prohibited: 1 element

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

Slices

This structure defines the following Slices:

  • The element Encounter.episodeOfCare is sliced based on the value of value:identifier.system

 

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