UV_Vital Records Birth and Fetal Death Reporting
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UV_Vital Records Birth and Fetal Death Reporting, published by IHE International. This guide is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 1.1.0 built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) CI Build. This version is based on the current content of https://github.com/IHE/fhir-bfdr/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: EncounterMaternity - Detailed Descriptions

Active as of 2024-07-09

Definitions for the Encounter-maternity resource profile.

Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be found here

0. Encounter
2. Encounter.identifier
NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
Must Supporttrue
4. Encounter.status
Must Supporttrue
6. Encounter.class
Must Supporttrue
8. Encounter.subject
Control1..1
TypeReference(Patient - Mother - Vital Records)
Must Supporttrue
10. Encounter.participant
Must Supporttrue
SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Encounter.participant. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
  • value @ type
  • 12. Encounter.participant:attendant
    Slice Nameattendant
    Definition

    The attendant at birth/delivery is defined as the individual at the delivery who is responsible for the delivery. For example, if an intern or nurse-midwife delivers an infant/fetus under the supervision of an obstetrician who is present in the delivery room, the obstetrician is to be reported as the attendant. However, a person who is not physically present at the delivery should not be reported as the attendant. For example, if the obstetrician is not physically present, the intern or nurse-midwife MUST be reported as the attendant.

    ShortThe person responsible for delivering the child/fetus.
    Must Supporttrue
    14. Encounter.participant:attendant.type
    Definition

    Birth attendant [Extended Identifier]

    ShortBirth attendant [Extended Identifier]
    Control1..1
    Must Supporttrue
    Pattern Value{
      "coding" : [{
        "system" : "http://loinc.org",
        "code" : "87286-1"
      }]
    }
    16. Encounter.participant:attendant.individual
    Control1..?
    TypeReference(Practitioner - Vital Records)
    Must Supporttrue
    18. Encounter.participant:certifier
    Slice Namecertifier
    Definition

    The individual who certifies to the fact that the birth occurred. May be, but need not be, the same as the attendant at birth.

    ShortThe individual who certifies to the fact that the birth occurred.
    Must Supporttrue
    20. Encounter.participant:certifier.type
    Definition

    Birth certifier [Extended Identifier]

    ShortBirth certifier [Extended Identifier]
    Control1..1
    Must Supporttrue
    Pattern Value{
      "coding" : [{
        "system" : "http://loinc.org",
        "code" : "87287-9"
      }]
    }
    22. Encounter.participant:certifier.period
    24. Encounter.participant:certifier.period.start
    Definition

    Date certified.

    ShortDate certified
    Must Supporttrue
    26. Encounter.participant:certifier.individual
    Control1..?
    TypeReference(Practitioner - Vital Records)
    Must Supporttrue
    28. Encounter.period
    Must Supporttrue
    30. Encounter.hospitalization
    Must Supporttrue
    32. Encounter.hospitalization.origin
    Definition

    If mother transferred, facility transferred from

    ShortIf mother transferred, facility transferred from
    TypeReference(US Core Location Profile)
    Must Supporttrue
    34. Encounter.hospitalization.admitSource
    Definition

    If mother transferred for maternal medical or fetal indications for delivery set code = "hosp-trans" (Transferred from other hospital): The Patient has been transferred from another hospital for this encounter.

    ShortIf mother transferred for delivery set code = "hosp-trans" (Transferred from other hospital)
    Must Supporttrue
    36. Encounter.location
    Definition

    Information about the location of devivery

    ShortInformation about the location of delivery
    Must Supporttrue
    38. Encounter.location.location
    Definition

    Facility name (if not institution, give street and number)

    ShortFacility name (if not institution, give street and number)
    TypeReference(US Core Location Profile)
    Must Supporttrue
    40. Encounter.location.physicalType
    ShortThe value set contains the list of values used to indicate the type of place where birth or delivery occurred.
    BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from Birth or Delivery Occurred (NCHS)
    (preferred to http://phinvads.cdc.gov/fhir/ValueSet/2.16.840.1.114222.4.11.7124)

    Birth or Delivery Occurred (NCHS)

    Must Supporttrue

    Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be found here

    0. Encounter
    Definition

    -


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

    ShortAn interaction during which services are provided to the patient
    Comments

    -

    Control0..*
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supportfalse
    Summaryfalse
    Alternate NamesVisit
    Invariantsdom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources (contained.contained.empty())
    dom-3: If 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-4: If 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-5: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label (contained.meta.security.empty())
    dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management (text.`div`.exists())
    2. Encounter.implicitRules
    Definition

    A reference to a set of rules that were followed when the resource was constructed, and which must be understood when processing the content. Often, this is a reference to an implementation guide that defines the special rules along with other profiles etc.

    ShortA set of rules under which this content was created
    Comments

    Asserting this rule set restricts the content to be only understood by a limited set of trading partners. This inherently limits the usefulness of the data in the long term. However, the existing health eco-system is highly fractured, and not yet ready to define, collect, and exchange data in a generally computable sense. Wherever possible, implementers and/or specification writers should avoid using this element. Often, when used, the URL is a reference to an implementation guide that defines these special rules as part of it's narrative along with other profiles, value sets, etc.

    Control0..1
    Typeuri
    Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because the implicit rules may provide additional knowledge about the resource that modifies it's meaning or interpretation
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    4. Encounter.modifierExtension
    Definition

    May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

    Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

    ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored
    Comments

    There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

    Control0..*
    TypeExtension
    Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the resource that contains them
    Summaryfalse
    Requirements

    Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

    Alternate Namesextensions, user content
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
    6. Encounter.identifier
    Definition

    Identifier(s) by which this encounter is known.

    ShortIdentifier(s) by which this encounter is known
    NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
    Control0..*
    TypeIdentifier
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supporttrue
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    8. Encounter.identifier.use
    Definition

    The purpose of this identifier.

    Shortusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
    Comments

    Applications can assume that an identifier is permanent unless it explicitly says that it is temporary.

    Control0..1
    BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from IdentifierUsehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1
    (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1)

    Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

    Typecode
    Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as "Is Modifier" because applications should not mistake a temporary id for a permanent one.
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Summarytrue
    Requirements

    Allows the appropriate identifier for a particular context of use to be selected from among a set of identifiers.

    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    10. Encounter.identifier.system
    Definition

    Establishes the namespace for the value - that is, a URL that describes a set values that are unique.

    ShortThe namespace for the identifier value
    Comments

    Identifier.system is always case sensitive.

    Control10..1
    Typeuri
    Is Modifierfalse
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Must Supporttrue
    Summarytrue
    Requirements

    There are many sets of identifiers. To perform matching of two identifiers, we need to know what set we're dealing with. The system identifies a particular set of unique identifiers.

    Example<br/><b>General</b>:http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    12. Encounter.identifier.value
    Definition

    The portion of the identifier typically relevant to the user and which is unique within the context of the system.

    ShortThe value that is unique
    Comments

    If the value is a full URI, then the system SHALL be urn:ietf:rfc:3986. The value's primary purpose is computational mapping. As a result, it may be normalized for comparison purposes (e.g. removing non-significant whitespace, dashes, etc.) A value formatted for human display can be conveyed using the Rendered Value extension. Identifier.value is to be treated as case sensitive unless knowledge of the Identifier.system allows the processer to be confident that non-case-sensitive processing is safe.

    Control10..1
    Typestring
    Is Modifierfalse
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Must Supporttrue
    Summarytrue
    Example<br/><b>General</b>:123456
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    14. Encounter.status
    Definition

    planned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled +.

    Shortplanned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled +
    Comments

    Note that internal business rules will determine the appropriate transitions that may occur between statuses (and also classes).

    Control1..1
    BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from EncounterStatushttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-status|4.0.1
    (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-status|4.0.1)

    Current state of the encounter.

    Typecode
    Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because it is a status element that contains status entered-in-error which means that the resource should not be treated as valid
    Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
    Must Supporttrue
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    16. Encounter.class
    Definition

    Concepts representing classification of patient encounter such as ambulatory (outpatient), inpatient, emergency, home health or others due to local variations.

    ShortClassification of patient encounter
    Control1..1
    BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from ActEncounterCodehttp://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ActEncounterCode
    (extensible to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ActEncounterCode)

    Classification of the encounter.

    TypeCoding
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supporttrue
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    18. Encounter.type
    Definition

    Specific type of encounter (e.g. e-mail consultation, surgical day-care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation).

    ShortSpecific type of encounter
    Comments

    Since there are many ways to further classify encounters, this element is 0..*.

    Control10..*
    BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from For example codes, see US Core Encounter Typehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-type
    (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/ValueSet/us-core-encounter-type)

    Valueset to describe the Encounter Type


    The type of encounter.

    TypeCodeableConcept
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supporttrue
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    20. Encounter.subject
    Definition

    The patient or group present at the encounter.

    ShortThe patient or group present at the encounter
    Comments

    While the encounter is always about the patient, the patient might not actually be known in all contexts of use, and there may be a group of patients that could be anonymous (such as in a group therapy for Alcoholics Anonymous - where the recording of the encounter could be used for billing on the number of people/staff and not important to the context of the specific patients) or alternately in veterinary care a herd of sheep receiving treatment (where the animals are not individually tracked).

    Control10..1
    TypeReference(Patient - Mother - Vital Records, Patient, Group)
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supporttrue
    Summarytrue
    Alternate Namespatient
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    22. Encounter.participant
    Definition

    The list of people responsible for providing the service.

    ShortList of participants involved in the encounter
    Control0..*
    TypeBackboneElement
    Is Modifierfalse
    Must Supporttrue
    Summarytrue
    Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
    SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Encounter.participant. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
    • value @ type
    • 24. Encounter.participant.modifierExtension
      Definition

      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

      Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

      ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
      Comments

      There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

      Control0..*
      TypeExtension
      Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

      Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      26. Encounter.participant.type
      Definition

      Role of participant in encounter.

      ShortRole of participant in encounter
      Comments

      The participant type indicates how an individual participates in an encounter. It includes non-practitioner participants, and for practitioners this is to describe the action type in the context of this encounter (e.g. Admitting Dr, Attending Dr, Translator, Consulting Dr). This is different to the practitioner roles which are functional roles, derived from terms of employment, education, licensing, etc.

      Control0..*
      BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from ParticipantTypehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-participant-type
      (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-participant-type)

      Role of participant in encounter.

      TypeCodeableConcept
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      28. Encounter.participant.period
      Definition

      The period of time that the specified participant participated in the encounter. These can overlap or be sub-sets of the overall encounter's period.

      ShortPeriod of time during the encounter that the participant participated
      Control0..1
      TypePeriod
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      30. Encounter.participant.individual
      Definition

      Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient.

      ShortPersons involved in the encounter other than the patient
      Control0..1
      TypeReference(US Core Practitioner Profile, US Core PractitionerRole Profile, US Core RelatedPerson Profile, Practitioner, PractitionerRole, RelatedPerson)
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Must Support TypesReference(US Core Practitioner Profile)
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      32. Encounter.participant:attendant
      Slice Nameattendant
      Definition

      The attendant at birth/delivery is defined as the individual at the delivery who is responsible for the delivery. For example, if an intern or nurse-midwife delivers an infant/fetus under the supervision of an obstetrician who is present in the delivery room, the obstetrician is to be reported as the attendant. However, a person who is not physically present at the delivery should not be reported as the attendant. For example, if the obstetrician is not physically present, the intern or nurse-midwife MUST be reported as the attendant.


      The list of people responsible for providing the service.

      ShortThe person responsible for delivering the child/fetus.List of participants involved in the encounter
      Control0..*
      TypeBackboneElement
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      34. Encounter.participant:attendant.modifierExtension
      Definition

      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

      Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

      ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
      Comments

      There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

      Control0..*
      TypeExtension
      Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

      Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      36. Encounter.participant:attendant.type
      Definition

      Birth attendant [Extended Identifier]


      Role of participant in encounter.

      ShortBirth attendant [Extended Identifier]Role of participant in encounter
      Comments

      The participant type indicates how an individual participates in an encounter. It includes non-practitioner participants, and for practitioners this is to describe the action type in the context of this encounter (e.g. Admitting Dr, Attending Dr, Translator, Consulting Dr). This is different to the practitioner roles which are functional roles, derived from terms of employment, education, licensing, etc.

      Control10..1*
      BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from ParticipantTypehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-participant-type
      (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-participant-type)

      Role of participant in encounter.

      TypeCodeableConcept
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Summarytrue
      Pattern Value{
        "coding" : [{
          "system" : "http://loinc.org",
          "code" : "87286-1"
        }]
      }
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      38. Encounter.participant:attendant.period
      Definition

      The period of time that the specified participant participated in the encounter. These can overlap or be sub-sets of the overall encounter's period.

      ShortPeriod of time during the encounter that the participant participated
      Control0..1
      TypePeriod
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      40. Encounter.participant:attendant.individual
      Definition

      Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient.

      ShortPersons involved in the encounter other than the patient
      Control10..1
      TypeReference(Practitioner - Vital Records, Practitioner, PractitionerRole, RelatedPerson)
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      42. Encounter.participant:certifier
      Slice Namecertifier
      Definition

      The individual who certifies to the fact that the birth occurred. May be, but need not be, the same as the attendant at birth.


      The list of people responsible for providing the service.

      ShortThe individual who certifies to the fact that the birth occurred.List of participants involved in the encounter
      Control0..*
      TypeBackboneElement
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      44. Encounter.participant:certifier.modifierExtension
      Definition

      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

      Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

      ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
      Comments

      There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

      Control0..*
      TypeExtension
      Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

      Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      46. Encounter.participant:certifier.type
      Definition

      Birth certifier [Extended Identifier]


      Role of participant in encounter.

      ShortBirth certifier [Extended Identifier]Role of participant in encounter
      Comments

      The participant type indicates how an individual participates in an encounter. It includes non-practitioner participants, and for practitioners this is to describe the action type in the context of this encounter (e.g. Admitting Dr, Attending Dr, Translator, Consulting Dr). This is different to the practitioner roles which are functional roles, derived from terms of employment, education, licensing, etc.

      Control10..1*
      BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from ParticipantTypehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-participant-type
      (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-participant-type)

      Role of participant in encounter.

      TypeCodeableConcept
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Summarytrue
      Pattern Value{
        "coding" : [{
          "system" : "http://loinc.org",
          "code" : "87287-9"
        }]
      }
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      48. Encounter.participant:certifier.period
      Definition

      The period of time that the specified participant participated in the encounter. These can overlap or be sub-sets of the overall encounter's period.

      ShortPeriod of time during the encounter that the participant participated
      Control0..1
      TypePeriod
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      50. Encounter.participant:certifier.period.start
      Definition

      Date certified.


      The start of the period. The boundary is inclusive.

      ShortDate certifiedStarting time with inclusive boundary
      Comments

      If the low element is missing, the meaning is that the low boundary is not known.

      Control0..1
      This element is affected by the following invariants: per-1
      TypedateTime
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Must Supporttrue
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      52. Encounter.participant:certifier.individual
      Definition

      Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient.

      ShortPersons involved in the encounter other than the patient
      Control10..1
      TypeReference(Practitioner - Vital Records, Practitioner, PractitionerRole, RelatedPerson)
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      54. Encounter.period
      Definition

      The start and end time of the encounter.

      ShortThe start and end time of the encounter
      Comments

      If not (yet) known, the end of the Period may be omitted.

      Control0..1
      TypePeriod
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      56. Encounter.reasonCode
      Definition

      Reason the encounter takes place, expressed as a code. For admissions, this can be used for a coded admission diagnosis.

      ShortCoded reason the encounter takes place
      Comments

      For systems that need to know which was the primary diagnosis, these will be marked with the standard extension primaryDiagnosis (which is a sequence value rather than a flag, 1 = primary diagnosis).

      Control0..*
      BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from EncounterReasonCodeshttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-reason
      (preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-reason)

      Reason why the encounter takes place.

      TypeCodeableConcept
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Summarytrue
      Alternate NamesIndication, Admission diagnosis
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      58. Encounter.reasonReference
      Definition

      Reason the encounter takes place, expressed as a code. For admissions, this can be used for a coded admission diagnosis.

      ShortReason the encounter takes place (reference)
      Comments

      For systems that need to know which was the primary diagnosis, these will be marked with the standard extension primaryDiagnosis (which is a sequence value rather than a flag, 1 = primary diagnosis).

      Control0..*
      TypeReference(US Core Condition Problems and Health Concerns Profile, US Core Condition Encounter Diagnosis Profile, US Core Procedure Profile, Observation, ImmunizationRecommendation, Condition, Procedure)
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Must Support TypesReference(US Core Condition Problems and Health Concerns Profile, US Core Condition Encounter Diagnosis Profile)
      Summarytrue
      Alternate NamesIndication, Admission diagnosis
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      60. Encounter.hospitalization
      Definition

      Details about the admission to a healthcare service.

      ShortDetails about the admission to a healthcare service
      Comments

      An Encounter may cover more than just the inpatient stay. Contexts such as outpatients, community clinics, and aged care facilities are also included.

      The duration recorded in the period of this encounter covers the entire scope of this hospitalization record.

      Control0..1
      TypeBackboneElement
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      62. Encounter.hospitalization.modifierExtension
      Definition

      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

      Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

      ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
      Comments

      There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

      Control0..*
      TypeExtension
      Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

      Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      64. Encounter.hospitalization.origin
      Definition

      If mother transferred, facility transferred from


      The location/organization from which the patient came before admission.

      ShortIf mother transferred, facility transferred fromThe location/organization from which the patient came before admission
      Control0..1
      TypeReference(US Core Location Profile, Location, Organization)
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      66. Encounter.hospitalization.admitSource
      Definition

      If mother transferred for maternal medical or fetal indications for delivery set code = "hosp-trans" (Transferred from other hospital): The Patient has been transferred from another hospital for this encounter.


      From where patient was admitted (physician referral, transfer).

      ShortIf mother transferred for delivery set code = "hosp-trans" (Transferred from other hospital)From where patient was admitted (physician referral, transfer)
      Control0..1
      BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from AdmitSourcehttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-admit-source
      (preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-admit-source)

      From where the patient was admitted.

      TypeCodeableConcept
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      68. Encounter.hospitalization.dischargeDisposition
      Definition

      Category or kind of location after discharge.

      ShortCategory or kind of location after discharge
      Control0..1
      BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from For example codes, see US Core Discharge Dispositionhttp://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-discharge-disposition
      (preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/ValueSet/us-core-discharge-disposition)

      National Uniform Billing Committee, manual UB-04, UB form locator 17


      Discharge Disposition.

      TypeCodeableConcept
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      70. Encounter.location
      Definition

      Information about the location of devivery


      List of locations where the patient has been during this encounter.

      ShortInformation about the location of deliveryList of locations where the patient has been
      Comments

      Virtual encounters can be recorded in the Encounter by specifying a location reference to a location of type "kind" such as "client's home" and an encounter.class = "virtual".

      Control0..*
      TypeBackboneElement
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      72. Encounter.location.modifierExtension
      Definition

      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

      Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

      ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
      Comments

      There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

      Control0..*
      TypeExtension
      Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
      Summarytrue
      Requirements

      Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

      Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      74. Encounter.location.location
      Definition

      Facility name (if not institution, give street and number)


      The location where the encounter takes place.

      ShortFacility name (if not institution, give street and number)Location the encounter takes place
      Control1..1
      TypeReference(US Core Location Profile, Location)
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      76. Encounter.location.physicalType
      Definition

      This will be used to specify the required levels (bed/ward/room/etc.) desired to be recorded to simplify either messaging or query.

      ShortThe value set contains the list of values used to indicate the type of place where birth or delivery occurred.The physical type of the location (usually the level in the location hierachy - bed room ward etc.)
      Comments

      This information is de-normalized from the Location resource to support the easier understanding of the encounter resource and processing in messaging or query.

      There may be many levels in the hierachy, and this may only pic specific levels that are required for a specific usage scenario.

      Control0..1
      BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from For example codes, see Birth or Delivery Occurred (NCHS)http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/location-physical-type
      (preferred to http://phinvads.cdc.gov/fhir/ValueSet/2.16.840.1.114222.4.11.7124)

      Birth or Delivery Occurred (NCHS)


      Physical form of the location.

      TypeCodeableConcept
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      78. Encounter.serviceProvider
      Definition

      The organization that is primarily responsible for this Encounter's services. This MAY be the same as the organization on the Patient record, however it could be different, such as if the actor performing the services was from an external organization (which may be billed seperately) for an external consultation. Refer to the example bundle showing an abbreviated set of Encounters for a colonoscopy.

      ShortThe organization (facility) responsible for this encounter
      Control0..1
      TypeReference(US Core Organization Profile, Organization)
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))

      Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be found here

      0. Encounter
      Definition

      -

      ShortAn interaction during which services are provided to the patient
      Comments

      -

      Control0..*
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supportfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Alternate NamesVisit
      Invariantsdom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources (contained.contained.empty())
      dom-3: If 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-4: If 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-5: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label (contained.meta.security.empty())
      dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management (text.`div`.exists())
      2. Encounter.id
      Definition

      The logical id of the resource, as used in the URL for the resource. Once assigned, this value never changes.

      ShortLogical id of this artifact
      Comments

      The only time that a resource does not have an id is when it is being submitted to the server using a create operation.

      Control0..1
      Typeid
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summarytrue
      4. Encounter.meta
      Definition

      The metadata about the resource. This is content that is maintained by the infrastructure. Changes to the content might not always be associated with version changes to the resource.

      ShortMetadata about the resource
      Control0..1
      TypeMeta
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      6. Encounter.implicitRules
      Definition

      A reference to a set of rules that were followed when the resource was constructed, and which must be understood when processing the content. Often, this is a reference to an implementation guide that defines the special rules along with other profiles etc.

      ShortA set of rules under which this content was created
      Comments

      Asserting this rule set restricts the content to be only understood by a limited set of trading partners. This inherently limits the usefulness of the data in the long term. However, the existing health eco-system is highly fractured, and not yet ready to define, collect, and exchange data in a generally computable sense. Wherever possible, implementers and/or specification writers should avoid using this element. Often, when used, the URL is a reference to an implementation guide that defines these special rules as part of it's narrative along with other profiles, value sets, etc.

      Control0..1
      Typeuri
      Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because the implicit rules may provide additional knowledge about the resource that modifies it's meaning or interpretation
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      8. Encounter.language
      Definition

      The base language in which the resource is written.

      ShortLanguage of the resource content
      Comments

      Language is provided to support indexing and accessibility (typically, services such as text to speech use the language tag). The html language tag in the narrative applies to the narrative. The language tag on the resource may be used to specify the language of other presentations generated from the data in the resource. Not all the content has to be in the base language. The Resource.language should not be assumed to apply to the narrative automatically. If a language is specified, it should it also be specified on the div element in the html (see rules in HTML5 for information about the relationship between xml:lang and the html lang attribute).

      Control0..1
      BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from CommonLanguages
      (preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages)

      A human language.

      Additional BindingsPurpose
      AllLanguagesMax Binding
      Typecode
      Is Modifierfalse
      Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
      Summaryfalse
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      10. Encounter.text
      Definition

      A human-readable narrative that contains a summary of the resource and can be used to represent the content of the resource to a human. The narrative need not encode all the structured data, but is required to contain sufficient detail to make it "clinically safe" for a human to just read the narrative. Resource definitions may define what content should be represented in the narrative to ensure clinical safety.

      ShortText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
      Comments

      Contained resources do not have narrative. Resources that are not contained SHOULD have a narrative. In some cases, a resource may only have text with little or no additional discrete data (as long as all minOccurs=1 elements are satisfied). This may be necessary for data from legacy systems where information is captured as a "text blob" or where text is additionally entered raw or narrated and encoded information is added later.

      Control0..1
      TypeNarrative
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Alternate Namesnarrative, html, xhtml, display
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      12. Encounter.contained
      Definition

      These resources do not have an independent existence apart from the resource that contains them - they cannot be identified independently, and nor can they have their own independent transaction scope.

      ShortContained, inline Resources
      Comments

      This should never be done when the content can be identified properly, as once identification is lost, it is extremely difficult (and context dependent) to restore it again. Contained resources may have profiles and tags In their meta elements, but SHALL NOT have security labels.

      Control0..*
      TypeResource
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Alternate Namesinline resources, anonymous resources, contained resources
      14. Encounter.extension
      Definition

      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

      ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
      Comments

      There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

      Control0..*
      TypeExtension
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Alternate Namesextensions, user content
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      16. Encounter.modifierExtension
      Definition

      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

      Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

      ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored
      Comments

      There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

      Control0..*
      TypeExtension
      Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the resource that contains them
      Summaryfalse
      Requirements

      Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

      Alternate Namesextensions, user content
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      18. Encounter.identifier
      Definition

      Identifier(s) by which this encounter is known.

      ShortIdentifier(s) by which this encounter is known
      NoteThis is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion)
      Control0..*
      TypeIdentifier
      Is Modifierfalse
      Must Supporttrue
      Summarytrue
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      20. Encounter.identifier.id
      Definition

      Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

      ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
      Control0..1
      Typestring
      Is Modifierfalse
      XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
      Summaryfalse
      22. Encounter.identifier.extension
      Definition

      May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

      ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
      Comments

      There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

      Control0..*
      TypeExtension
      Is Modifierfalse
      Summaryfalse
      Alternate Namesextensions, user content
      Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
      ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
      SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Encounter.identifier.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
      • value @ url
      • 24. Encounter.identifier.use
        Definition

        The purpose of this identifier.

        Shortusual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
        Comments

        Applications can assume that an identifier is permanent unless it explicitly says that it is temporary.

        Control0..1
        BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from IdentifierUse
        (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-use|4.0.1)

        Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .

        Typecode
        Is Modifiertrue because This is labeled as "Is Modifier" because applications should not mistake a temporary id for a permanent one.
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Summarytrue
        Requirements

        Allows the appropriate identifier for a particular context of use to be selected from among a set of identifiers.

        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        26. Encounter.identifier.type
        Definition

        A coded type for the identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.

        ShortDescription of identifier
        Comments

        This element deals only with general categories of identifiers. It SHOULD not be used for codes that correspond 1..1 with the Identifier.system. Some identifiers may fall into multiple categories due to common usage. Where the system is known, a type is unnecessary because the type is always part of the system definition. However systems often need to handle identifiers where the system is not known. There is not a 1:1 relationship between type and system, since many different systems have the same type.

        Control0..1
        BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from Identifier Type Codes
        (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/identifier-type)

        A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.

        TypeCodeableConcept
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summarytrue
        Requirements

        Allows users to make use of identifiers when the identifier system is not known.

        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        28. Encounter.identifier.system
        Definition

        Establishes the namespace for the value - that is, a URL that describes a set values that are unique.

        ShortThe namespace for the identifier value
        Comments

        Identifier.system is always case sensitive.

        Control1..1
        Typeuri
        Is Modifierfalse
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Must Supporttrue
        Summarytrue
        Requirements

        There are many sets of identifiers. To perform matching of two identifiers, we need to know what set we're dealing with. The system identifies a particular set of unique identifiers.

        Example<br/><b>General</b>:http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        30. Encounter.identifier.value
        Definition

        The portion of the identifier typically relevant to the user and which is unique within the context of the system.

        ShortThe value that is unique
        Comments

        If the value is a full URI, then the system SHALL be urn:ietf:rfc:3986. The value's primary purpose is computational mapping. As a result, it may be normalized for comparison purposes (e.g. removing non-significant whitespace, dashes, etc.) A value formatted for human display can be conveyed using the Rendered Value extension. Identifier.value is to be treated as case sensitive unless knowledge of the Identifier.system allows the processer to be confident that non-case-sensitive processing is safe.

        Control1..1
        Typestring
        Is Modifierfalse
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Must Supporttrue
        Summarytrue
        Example<br/><b>General</b>:123456
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        32. Encounter.identifier.period
        Definition

        Time period during which identifier is/was valid for use.

        ShortTime period when id is/was valid for use
        Control0..1
        TypePeriod
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summarytrue
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        34. Encounter.identifier.assigner
        Definition

        Organization that issued/manages the identifier.

        ShortOrganization that issued id (may be just text)
        Comments

        The Identifier.assigner may omit the .reference element and only contain a .display element reflecting the name or other textual information about the assigning organization.

        Control0..1
        TypeReference(Organization)
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summarytrue
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        36. Encounter.status
        Definition

        planned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled +.

        Shortplanned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled +
        Comments

        Note that internal business rules will determine the appropriate transitions that may occur between statuses (and also classes).

        Control1..1
        BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from EncounterStatus
        (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-status|4.0.1)

        Current state of the encounter.

        Typecode
        Is Modifiertrue because This element is labeled as a modifier because it is a status element that contains status entered-in-error which means that the resource should not be treated as valid
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Must Supporttrue
        Summarytrue
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        38. Encounter.statusHistory
        Definition

        The status history permits the encounter resource to contain the status history without needing to read through the historical versions of the resource, or even have the server store them.

        ShortList of past encounter statuses
        Comments

        The current status is always found in the current version of the resource, not the status history.

        Control0..*
        TypeBackboneElement
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summaryfalse
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        40. Encounter.statusHistory.id
        Definition

        Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

        ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
        Control0..1
        Typestring
        Is Modifierfalse
        XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
        Summaryfalse
        42. Encounter.statusHistory.extension
        Definition

        May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

        ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
        Comments

        There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

        Control0..*
        TypeExtension
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summaryfalse
        Alternate Namesextensions, user content
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
        44. Encounter.statusHistory.modifierExtension
        Definition

        May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

        Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

        ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
        Comments

        There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

        Control0..*
        TypeExtension
        Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
        Summarytrue
        Requirements

        Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

        Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
        46. Encounter.statusHistory.status
        Definition

        planned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled +.

        Shortplanned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled +
        Control1..1
        BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from EncounterStatus
        (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-status|4.0.1)

        Current state of the encounter.

        Typecode
        Is Modifierfalse
        Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
        Summaryfalse
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        48. Encounter.statusHistory.period
        Definition

        The time that the episode was in the specified status.

        ShortThe time that the episode was in the specified status
        Control1..1
        TypePeriod
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summaryfalse
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        50. Encounter.class
        Definition

        Concepts representing classification of patient encounter such as ambulatory (outpatient), inpatient, emergency, home health or others due to local variations.

        ShortClassification of patient encounter
        Control1..1
        BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from ActEncounterCode
        (extensible to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ActEncounterCode)

        Classification of the encounter.

        TypeCoding
        Is Modifierfalse
        Must Supporttrue
        Summarytrue
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        52. Encounter.classHistory
        Definition

        The class history permits the tracking of the encounters transitions without needing to go through the resource history. This would be used for a case where an admission starts of as an emergency encounter, then transitions into an inpatient scenario. Doing this and not restarting a new encounter ensures that any lab/diagnostic results can more easily follow the patient and not require re-processing and not get lost or cancelled during a kind of discharge from emergency to inpatient.

        ShortList of past encounter classes
        Control0..*
        TypeBackboneElement
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summaryfalse
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        54. Encounter.classHistory.id
        Definition

        Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

        ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
        Control0..1
        Typestring
        Is Modifierfalse
        XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
        Summaryfalse
        56. Encounter.classHistory.extension
        Definition

        May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

        ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
        Comments

        There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

        Control0..*
        TypeExtension
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summaryfalse
        Alternate Namesextensions, user content
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
        58. Encounter.classHistory.modifierExtension
        Definition

        May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

        Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

        ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
        Comments

        There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

        Control0..*
        TypeExtension
        Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
        Summarytrue
        Requirements

        Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

        Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
        60. Encounter.classHistory.class
        Definition

        inpatient | outpatient | ambulatory | emergency +.

        Shortinpatient | outpatient | ambulatory | emergency +
        Control1..1
        BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from ActEncounterCode
        (extensible to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ActEncounterCode)

        Classification of the encounter.

        TypeCoding
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summaryfalse
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        62. Encounter.classHistory.period
        Definition

        The time that the episode was in the specified class.

        ShortThe time that the episode was in the specified class
        Control1..1
        TypePeriod
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summaryfalse
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        64. Encounter.type
        Definition

        Specific type of encounter (e.g. e-mail consultation, surgical day-care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation).

        ShortSpecific type of encounter
        Comments

        Since there are many ways to further classify encounters, this element is 0..*.

        Control1..*
        BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from US Core Encounter Type
        (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/ValueSet/us-core-encounter-type)

        Valueset to describe the Encounter Type

        TypeCodeableConcept
        Is Modifierfalse
        Must Supporttrue
        Summarytrue
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        66. Encounter.serviceType
        Definition

        Broad categorization of the service that is to be provided (e.g. cardiology).

        ShortSpecific type of service
        Control0..1
        BindingFor example codes, see ServiceType
        (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/service-type)

        Broad categorization of the service that is to be provided.

        TypeCodeableConcept
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summarytrue
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        68. Encounter.priority
        Definition

        Indicates the urgency of the encounter.

        ShortIndicates the urgency of the encounter
        Control0..1
        BindingFor example codes, see ActPriority
        (example to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ActPriority)

        Indicates the urgency of the encounter.

        TypeCodeableConcept
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summaryfalse
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        70. Encounter.subject
        Definition

        The patient or group present at the encounter.

        ShortThe patient or group present at the encounter
        Comments

        While the encounter is always about the patient, the patient might not actually be known in all contexts of use, and there may be a group of patients that could be anonymous (such as in a group therapy for Alcoholics Anonymous - where the recording of the encounter could be used for billing on the number of people/staff and not important to the context of the specific patients) or alternately in veterinary care a herd of sheep receiving treatment (where the animals are not individually tracked).

        Control1..1
        TypeReference(Patient - Mother - Vital Records)
        Is Modifierfalse
        Must Supporttrue
        Summarytrue
        Alternate Namespatient
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        72. Encounter.episodeOfCare
        Definition

        Where a specific encounter should be classified as a part of a specific episode(s) of care this field should be used. This association can facilitate grouping of related encounters together for a specific purpose, such as government reporting, issue tracking, association via a common problem. The association is recorded on the encounter as these are typically created after the episode of care and grouped on entry rather than editing the episode of care to append another encounter to it (the episode of care could span years).

        ShortEpisode(s) of care that this encounter should be recorded against
        Control0..*
        TypeReference(EpisodeOfCare)
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summarytrue
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        74. Encounter.basedOn
        Definition

        The request this encounter satisfies (e.g. incoming referral or procedure request).

        ShortThe ServiceRequest that initiated this encounter
        Control0..*
        TypeReference(ServiceRequest)
        Is Modifierfalse
        Summaryfalse
        Alternate NamesincomingReferral
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        76. Encounter.participant
        Definition

        The list of people responsible for providing the service.

        ShortList of participants involved in the encounter
        Control0..*
        TypeBackboneElement
        Is Modifierfalse
        Must Supporttrue
        Summarytrue
        Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
        SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Encounter.participant. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
        • value @ type
        • 78. Encounter.participant.id
          Definition

          Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

          ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
          Control0..1
          Typestring
          Is Modifierfalse
          XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
          Summaryfalse
          80. Encounter.participant.extension
          Definition

          May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

          ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
          Comments

          There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

          Control0..*
          TypeExtension
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Alternate Namesextensions, user content
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
          82. Encounter.participant.modifierExtension
          Definition

          May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

          Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

          ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
          Comments

          There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

          Control0..*
          TypeExtension
          Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

          Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
          84. Encounter.participant.type
          Definition

          Role of participant in encounter.

          ShortRole of participant in encounter
          Comments

          The participant type indicates how an individual participates in an encounter. It includes non-practitioner participants, and for practitioners this is to describe the action type in the context of this encounter (e.g. Admitting Dr, Attending Dr, Translator, Consulting Dr). This is different to the practitioner roles which are functional roles, derived from terms of employment, education, licensing, etc.

          Control0..*
          BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from ParticipantType
          (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-participant-type)

          Role of participant in encounter.

          TypeCodeableConcept
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supporttrue
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          86. Encounter.participant.period
          Definition

          The period of time that the specified participant participated in the encounter. These can overlap or be sub-sets of the overall encounter's period.

          ShortPeriod of time during the encounter that the participant participated
          Control0..1
          TypePeriod
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supporttrue
          Summaryfalse
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          88. Encounter.participant.individual
          Definition

          Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient.

          ShortPersons involved in the encounter other than the patient
          Control0..1
          TypeReference(US Core Practitioner Profile, US Core PractitionerRole Profile, US Core RelatedPerson Profile)
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supporttrue
          Must Support TypesReference(US Core Practitioner Profile)
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          90. Encounter.participant:attendant
          Slice Nameattendant
          Definition

          The attendant at birth/delivery is defined as the individual at the delivery who is responsible for the delivery. For example, if an intern or nurse-midwife delivers an infant/fetus under the supervision of an obstetrician who is present in the delivery room, the obstetrician is to be reported as the attendant. However, a person who is not physically present at the delivery should not be reported as the attendant. For example, if the obstetrician is not physically present, the intern or nurse-midwife MUST be reported as the attendant.

          ShortThe person responsible for delivering the child/fetus.
          Control0..*
          TypeBackboneElement
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supporttrue
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          92. Encounter.participant:attendant.id
          Definition

          Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

          ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
          Control0..1
          Typestring
          Is Modifierfalse
          XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
          Summaryfalse
          94. Encounter.participant:attendant.extension
          Definition

          May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

          ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
          Comments

          There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

          Control0..*
          TypeExtension
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Alternate Namesextensions, user content
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
          96. Encounter.participant:attendant.modifierExtension
          Definition

          May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

          Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

          ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
          Comments

          There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

          Control0..*
          TypeExtension
          Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

          Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
          98. Encounter.participant:attendant.type
          Definition

          Birth attendant [Extended Identifier]

          ShortBirth attendant [Extended Identifier]
          Comments

          The participant type indicates how an individual participates in an encounter. It includes non-practitioner participants, and for practitioners this is to describe the action type in the context of this encounter (e.g. Admitting Dr, Attending Dr, Translator, Consulting Dr). This is different to the practitioner roles which are functional roles, derived from terms of employment, education, licensing, etc.

          Control1..1
          BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from ParticipantType
          (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-participant-type)

          Role of participant in encounter.

          TypeCodeableConcept
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supporttrue
          Summarytrue
          Pattern Value{
            "coding" : [{
              "system" : "http://loinc.org",
              "code" : "87286-1"
            }]
          }
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          100. Encounter.participant:attendant.period
          Definition

          The period of time that the specified participant participated in the encounter. These can overlap or be sub-sets of the overall encounter's period.

          ShortPeriod of time during the encounter that the participant participated
          Control0..1
          TypePeriod
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supporttrue
          Summaryfalse
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          102. Encounter.participant:attendant.individual
          Definition

          Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient.

          ShortPersons involved in the encounter other than the patient
          Control1..1
          TypeReference(Practitioner - Vital Records)
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supporttrue
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          104. Encounter.participant:certifier
          Slice Namecertifier
          Definition

          The individual who certifies to the fact that the birth occurred. May be, but need not be, the same as the attendant at birth.

          ShortThe individual who certifies to the fact that the birth occurred.
          Control0..*
          TypeBackboneElement
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supporttrue
          Summarytrue
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          106. Encounter.participant:certifier.id
          Definition

          Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

          ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
          Control0..1
          Typestring
          Is Modifierfalse
          XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
          Summaryfalse
          108. Encounter.participant:certifier.extension
          Definition

          May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

          ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
          Comments

          There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

          Control0..*
          TypeExtension
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Alternate Namesextensions, user content
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
          110. Encounter.participant:certifier.modifierExtension
          Definition

          May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

          Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

          ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
          Comments

          There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

          Control0..*
          TypeExtension
          Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
          Summarytrue
          Requirements

          Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

          Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
          112. Encounter.participant:certifier.type
          Definition

          Birth certifier [Extended Identifier]

          ShortBirth certifier [Extended Identifier]
          Comments

          The participant type indicates how an individual participates in an encounter. It includes non-practitioner participants, and for practitioners this is to describe the action type in the context of this encounter (e.g. Admitting Dr, Attending Dr, Translator, Consulting Dr). This is different to the practitioner roles which are functional roles, derived from terms of employment, education, licensing, etc.

          Control1..1
          BindingUnless not suitable, these codes SHALL be taken from ParticipantType
          (extensible to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-participant-type)

          Role of participant in encounter.

          TypeCodeableConcept
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supporttrue
          Summarytrue
          Pattern Value{
            "coding" : [{
              "system" : "http://loinc.org",
              "code" : "87287-9"
            }]
          }
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          114. Encounter.participant:certifier.period
          Definition

          The period of time that the specified participant participated in the encounter. These can overlap or be sub-sets of the overall encounter's period.

          ShortPeriod of time during the encounter that the participant participated
          Control0..1
          TypePeriod
          Is Modifierfalse
          Must Supporttrue
          Summaryfalse
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          116. Encounter.participant:certifier.period.id
          Definition

          Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

          ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
          Control0..1
          Typestring
          Is Modifierfalse
          XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
          Summaryfalse
          118. Encounter.participant:certifier.period.extension
          Definition

          May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

          ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
          Comments

          There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

          Control0..*
          TypeExtension
          Is Modifierfalse
          Summaryfalse
          Alternate Namesextensions, user content
          Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
          ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
          SlicingThis element introduces a set of slices on Encounter.participant.period.extension. The slices areUnordered and Open, and can be differentiated using the following discriminators:
          • value @ url
          • 120. Encounter.participant:certifier.period.start
            Definition

            Date certified.

            ShortDate certified
            Comments

            If the low element is missing, the meaning is that the low boundary is not known.

            Control0..1
            This element is affected by the following invariants: per-1
            TypedateTime
            Is Modifierfalse
            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
            Must Supporttrue
            Summarytrue
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            122. Encounter.participant:certifier.period.end
            Definition

            The end of the period. If the end of the period is missing, it means no end was known or planned at the time the instance was created. The start may be in the past, and the end date in the future, which means that period is expected/planned to end at that time.

            ShortEnd time with inclusive boundary, if not ongoing
            Comments

            The high value includes any matching date/time. i.e. 2012-02-03T10:00:00 is in a period that has an end value of 2012-02-03.

            Control0..1
            This element is affected by the following invariants: per-1
            TypedateTime
            Is Modifierfalse
            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
            Summarytrue
            Meaning if MissingIf the end of the period is missing, it means that the period is ongoing
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            124. Encounter.participant:certifier.individual
            Definition

            Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient.

            ShortPersons involved in the encounter other than the patient
            Control1..1
            TypeReference(Practitioner - Vital Records)
            Is Modifierfalse
            Must Supporttrue
            Summarytrue
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            126. Encounter.appointment
            Definition

            The appointment that scheduled this encounter.

            ShortThe appointment that scheduled this encounter
            Control0..*
            TypeReference(Appointment)
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summarytrue
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            128. Encounter.period
            Definition

            The start and end time of the encounter.

            ShortThe start and end time of the encounter
            Comments

            If not (yet) known, the end of the Period may be omitted.

            Control0..1
            TypePeriod
            Is Modifierfalse
            Must Supporttrue
            Summaryfalse
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            130. Encounter.length
            Definition

            Quantity of time the encounter lasted. This excludes the time during leaves of absence.

            ShortQuantity of time the encounter lasted (less time absent)
            Comments

            May differ from the time the Encounter.period lasted because of leave of absence.

            Control0..1
            TypeDuration
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summaryfalse
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            132. Encounter.reasonCode
            Definition

            Reason the encounter takes place, expressed as a code. For admissions, this can be used for a coded admission diagnosis.

            ShortCoded reason the encounter takes place
            Comments

            For systems that need to know which was the primary diagnosis, these will be marked with the standard extension primaryDiagnosis (which is a sequence value rather than a flag, 1 = primary diagnosis).

            Control0..*
            BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from EncounterReasonCodes
            (preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-reason)

            Reason why the encounter takes place.

            TypeCodeableConcept
            Is Modifierfalse
            Must Supporttrue
            Summarytrue
            Alternate NamesIndication, Admission diagnosis
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            134. Encounter.reasonReference
            Definition

            Reason the encounter takes place, expressed as a code. For admissions, this can be used for a coded admission diagnosis.

            ShortReason the encounter takes place (reference)
            Comments

            For systems that need to know which was the primary diagnosis, these will be marked with the standard extension primaryDiagnosis (which is a sequence value rather than a flag, 1 = primary diagnosis).

            Control0..*
            TypeReference(US Core Condition Problems and Health Concerns Profile, US Core Condition Encounter Diagnosis Profile, US Core Procedure Profile, Observation, ImmunizationRecommendation)
            Is Modifierfalse
            Must Supporttrue
            Must Support TypesReference(US Core Condition Problems and Health Concerns Profile, US Core Condition Encounter Diagnosis Profile)
            Summarytrue
            Alternate NamesIndication, Admission diagnosis
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            136. Encounter.diagnosis
            Definition

            The list of diagnosis relevant to this encounter.

            ShortThe list of diagnosis relevant to this encounter
            Control0..*
            TypeBackboneElement
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summarytrue
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            138. Encounter.diagnosis.id
            Definition

            Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

            ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
            Control0..1
            Typestring
            Is Modifierfalse
            XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
            Summaryfalse
            140. Encounter.diagnosis.extension
            Definition

            May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

            ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
            Comments

            There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

            Control0..*
            TypeExtension
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summaryfalse
            Alternate Namesextensions, user content
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
            142. Encounter.diagnosis.modifierExtension
            Definition

            May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

            Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

            ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
            Comments

            There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

            Control0..*
            TypeExtension
            Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
            Summarytrue
            Requirements

            Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

            Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
            144. Encounter.diagnosis.condition
            Definition

            Reason the encounter takes place, as specified using information from another resource. For admissions, this is the admission diagnosis. The indication will typically be a Condition (with other resources referenced in the evidence.detail), or a Procedure.

            ShortThe diagnosis or procedure relevant to the encounter
            Comments

            For systems that need to know which was the primary diagnosis, these will be marked with the standard extension primaryDiagnosis (which is a sequence value rather than a flag, 1 = primary diagnosis).

            Control1..1
            TypeReference(Condition, Procedure)
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summarytrue
            Alternate NamesAdmission diagnosis, discharge diagnosis, indication
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            146. Encounter.diagnosis.use
            Definition

            Role that this diagnosis has within the encounter (e.g. admission, billing, discharge …).

            ShortRole that this diagnosis has within the encounter (e.g. admission, billing, discharge …)
            Control0..1
            BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from DiagnosisRole
            (preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/diagnosis-role)

            The type of diagnosis this condition represents.

            TypeCodeableConcept
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summaryfalse
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            148. Encounter.diagnosis.rank
            Definition

            Ranking of the diagnosis (for each role type).

            ShortRanking of the diagnosis (for each role type)
            Control0..1
            TypepositiveInt
            Is Modifierfalse
            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
            Summaryfalse
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            150. Encounter.account
            Definition

            The set of accounts that may be used for billing for this Encounter.

            ShortThe set of accounts that may be used for billing for this Encounter
            Comments

            The billing system may choose to allocate billable items associated with the Encounter to different referenced Accounts based on internal business rules.

            Control0..*
            TypeReference(Account)
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summaryfalse
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            152. Encounter.hospitalization
            Definition

            Details about the admission to a healthcare service.

            ShortDetails about the admission to a healthcare service
            Comments

            An Encounter may cover more than just the inpatient stay. Contexts such as outpatients, community clinics, and aged care facilities are also included.

            The duration recorded in the period of this encounter covers the entire scope of this hospitalization record.

            Control0..1
            TypeBackboneElement
            Is Modifierfalse
            Must Supporttrue
            Summaryfalse
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            154. Encounter.hospitalization.id
            Definition

            Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

            ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
            Control0..1
            Typestring
            Is Modifierfalse
            XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
            Summaryfalse
            156. Encounter.hospitalization.extension
            Definition

            May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

            ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
            Comments

            There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

            Control0..*
            TypeExtension
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summaryfalse
            Alternate Namesextensions, user content
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
            158. Encounter.hospitalization.modifierExtension
            Definition

            May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

            Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

            ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
            Comments

            There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

            Control0..*
            TypeExtension
            Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
            Summarytrue
            Requirements

            Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

            Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
            160. Encounter.hospitalization.preAdmissionIdentifier
            Definition

            Pre-admission identifier.

            ShortPre-admission identifier
            Control0..1
            TypeIdentifier
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summaryfalse
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            162. Encounter.hospitalization.origin
            Definition

            If mother transferred, facility transferred from

            ShortIf mother transferred, facility transferred from
            Control0..1
            TypeReference(US Core Location Profile)
            Is Modifierfalse
            Must Supporttrue
            Summaryfalse
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            164. Encounter.hospitalization.admitSource
            Definition

            If mother transferred for maternal medical or fetal indications for delivery set code = "hosp-trans" (Transferred from other hospital): The Patient has been transferred from another hospital for this encounter.

            ShortIf mother transferred for delivery set code = "hosp-trans" (Transferred from other hospital)
            Control0..1
            BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from AdmitSource
            (preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-admit-source)

            From where the patient was admitted.

            TypeCodeableConcept
            Is Modifierfalse
            Must Supporttrue
            Summaryfalse
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            166. Encounter.hospitalization.reAdmission
            Definition

            Whether this hospitalization is a readmission and why if known.

            ShortThe type of hospital re-admission that has occurred (if any). If the value is absent, then this is not identified as a readmission
            Control0..1
            BindingFor example codes, see hl7VS-re-admissionIndicator
            (example to http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0092)

            The reason for re-admission of this hospitalization encounter.

            TypeCodeableConcept
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summaryfalse
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            168. Encounter.hospitalization.dietPreference
            Definition

            Diet preferences reported by the patient.

            ShortDiet preferences reported by the patient
            Comments

            For example, a patient may request both a dairy-free and nut-free diet preference (not mutually exclusive).

            Control0..*
            BindingFor example codes, see Diet
            (example to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-diet)

            Medical, cultural or ethical food preferences to help with catering requirements.

            TypeCodeableConcept
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summaryfalse
            Requirements

            Used to track patient's diet restrictions and/or preference. For a complete description of the nutrition needs of a patient during their stay, one should use the nutritionOrder resource which links to Encounter.

            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            170. Encounter.hospitalization.specialCourtesy
            Definition

            Special courtesies (VIP, board member).

            ShortSpecial courtesies (VIP, board member)
            Control0..*
            BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from SpecialCourtesy
            (preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-special-courtesy)

            Special courtesies.

            TypeCodeableConcept
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summaryfalse
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            172. Encounter.hospitalization.specialArrangement
            Definition

            Any special requests that have been made for this hospitalization encounter, such as the provision of specific equipment or other things.

            ShortWheelchair, translator, stretcher, etc.
            Control0..*
            BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from SpecialArrangements
            (preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-special-arrangements)

            Special arrangements.

            TypeCodeableConcept
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summaryfalse
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            174. Encounter.hospitalization.destination
            Definition

            Location/organization to which the patient is discharged.

            ShortLocation/organization to which the patient is discharged
            Control0..1
            TypeReference(Location, Organization)
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summaryfalse
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            176. Encounter.hospitalization.dischargeDisposition
            Definition

            Category or kind of location after discharge.

            ShortCategory or kind of location after discharge
            Control0..1
            BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from US Core Discharge Disposition
            (preferred to http://hl7.org/fhir/us/core/ValueSet/us-core-discharge-disposition)

            National Uniform Billing Committee, manual UB-04, UB form locator 17

            TypeCodeableConcept
            Is Modifierfalse
            Must Supporttrue
            Summaryfalse
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            178. Encounter.location
            Definition

            Information about the location of devivery

            ShortInformation about the location of delivery
            Comments

            Virtual encounters can be recorded in the Encounter by specifying a location reference to a location of type "kind" such as "client's home" and an encounter.class = "virtual".

            Control0..*
            TypeBackboneElement
            Is Modifierfalse
            Must Supporttrue
            Summaryfalse
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            180. Encounter.location.id
            Definition

            Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces.

            ShortUnique id for inter-element referencing
            Control0..1
            Typestring
            Is Modifierfalse
            XML FormatIn the XML format, this property is represented as an attribute.
            Summaryfalse
            182. Encounter.location.extension
            Definition

            May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension.

            ShortAdditional content defined by implementations
            Comments

            There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

            Control0..*
            TypeExtension
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summaryfalse
            Alternate Namesextensions, user content
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
            184. Encounter.location.modifierExtension
            Definition

            May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions.

            Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself).

            ShortExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
            Comments

            There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone.

            Control0..*
            TypeExtension
            Is Modifiertrue because Modifier extensions are expected to modify the meaning or interpretation of the element that contains them
            Summarytrue
            Requirements

            Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions.

            Alternate Namesextensions, user content, modifiers
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both (extension.exists() != value.exists())
            186. Encounter.location.location
            Definition

            Facility name (if not institution, give street and number)

            ShortFacility name (if not institution, give street and number)
            Control1..1
            TypeReference(US Core Location Profile)
            Is Modifierfalse
            Must Supporttrue
            Summaryfalse
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            188. Encounter.location.status
            Definition

            The status of the participants' presence at the specified location during the period specified. If the participant is no longer at the location, then the period will have an end date/time.

            Shortplanned | active | reserved | completed
            Comments

            When the patient is no longer active at a location, then the period end date is entered, and the status may be changed to completed.

            Control0..1
            BindingThe codes SHALL be taken from EncounterLocationStatus
            (required to http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-location-status|4.0.1)

            The status of the location.

            Typecode
            Is Modifierfalse
            Primitive ValueThis primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension
            Summaryfalse
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            190. Encounter.location.physicalType
            Definition

            This will be used to specify the required levels (bed/ward/room/etc.) desired to be recorded to simplify either messaging or query.

            ShortThe value set contains the list of values used to indicate the type of place where birth or delivery occurred.
            Comments

            This information is de-normalized from the Location resource to support the easier understanding of the encounter resource and processing in messaging or query.

            There may be many levels in the hierachy, and this may only pic specific levels that are required for a specific usage scenario.

            Control0..1
            BindingThe codes SHOULD be taken from Birth or Delivery Occurred (NCHS)
            (preferred to http://phinvads.cdc.gov/fhir/ValueSet/2.16.840.1.114222.4.11.7124)

            Birth or Delivery Occurred (NCHS)

            TypeCodeableConcept
            Is Modifierfalse
            Must Supporttrue
            Summaryfalse
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            192. Encounter.location.period
            Definition

            Time period during which the patient was present at the location.

            ShortTime period during which the patient was present at the location
            Control0..1
            TypePeriod
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summaryfalse
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            194. Encounter.serviceProvider
            Definition

            The organization that is primarily responsible for this Encounter's services. This MAY be the same as the organization on the Patient record, however it could be different, such as if the actor performing the services was from an external organization (which may be billed seperately) for an external consultation. Refer to the example bundle showing an abbreviated set of Encounters for a colonoscopy.

            ShortThe organization (facility) responsible for this encounter
            Control0..1
            TypeReference(US Core Organization Profile)
            Is Modifierfalse
            Must Supporttrue
            Summaryfalse
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))
            196. Encounter.partOf
            Definition

            Another Encounter of which this encounter is a part of (administratively or in time).

            ShortAnother Encounter this encounter is part of
            Comments

            This is also used for associating a child's encounter back to the mother's encounter.

            Refer to the Notes section in the Patient resource for further details.

            Control0..1
            TypeReference(Encounter)
            Is Modifierfalse
            Summaryfalse
            Invariantsele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children (hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count()))