HL7 Europe Discharge Report
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HL7 Europe Discharge Report, published by HL7 Europe. This guide is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 1.0.0-ci-build built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) CI Build. This version is based on the current content of https://github.com/hl7-eu/discharge-report/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: Encounter (DR)

Official URL: http://hl7.eu/fhir/discharge-report/StructureDefinition/encounter-eu-dr Version: 1.0.0-ci-build
Standards status: Draft Maturity Level: 1 Computable Name: EncounterEuDr

Copyright/Legal: Copyright HL7 Europe. Licensed under creative commons public domain (CC0 1.0).

This profile defines how to represent the encounter documented by a Discharge Report in HL7 FHIR for the scope of this guide. The encounter may be of any kind leading to a discharge, for example an inpatient hospital stay, an emergency department visit, a day-care episode, a rehabilitation stay or an ambulatory episode.

Usages:

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Formal Views of Profile Content

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

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Encounter 0..* Encounter An interaction during which services are provided to the patient
Encounter.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
Encounter.language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Encounter.text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
Encounter.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Encounter.Slices for extension.extension:note 0..* Annotation Encounter note
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/note
Encounter.Slices for extension.extension:legalStatus 0..* (Complex) Legal status/situation at admission
URL: http://hl7.eu/fhir/StructureDefinition/encounter-legalStatus
Binding: Example of Legal Status at admission Value Set (example)
Encounter.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
Encounter.identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..* Identifier Identifier(s) by which this encounter is known.
Encounter.status This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code Status of this encounter
Binding: Encounter Status Value Set (required)
Encounter.class This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Coding Classification of patient encounter
Binding: Encounter Class Value Set (extensible)
Encounter.type This element is included in summaries. 0..* CodeableConcept Specific type of encounter
Binding: Encounter Type Value Set (example)
Encounter.serviceType This element is included in summaries. 0..1 CodeableConcept Specific type of service.
Binding: ServiceType (example): Broad categorization of the service that is to be provided.
Encounter.priority 0..1 CodeableConcept Encounter priority
Binding: Admission Urgency Value Set (preferred)
Encounter.subject This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Patient (EU core)) The patient present at the encounter
Encounter.basedOn 0..* Reference(ServiceRequest) The request for which this encounter has been made
Encounter.Slices for participant This element is included in summaries. 0..* BackboneElement List of participants involved in the encounters
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:type

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:All Slices.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:All Slices.period 0..1 Period Period of time during the encounter that the participant participated
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:All Slices.individual This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Practitioner (EU core) | PractitionerRole (EU core) | RelatedPerson) Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter This element is included in summaries. 0..* BackboneElement Admitting professional
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.type This element is included in summaries. 1..* CodeableConcept Role of participant in encounter
Binding: ParticipantType (extensible): Role of participant in encounter.

Required Pattern: At least the following
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.type.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.type.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.type.coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.type.coding.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.type.coding.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.type.coding.system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-ParticipationType
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.type.coding.version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.type.coding.code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: ADM
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.type.coding.display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.type.coding.userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.type.text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.individual This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson) Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger This element is included in summaries. 0..* BackboneElement Discharging professional
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.type This element is included in summaries. 1..* CodeableConcept Role of participant in encounter
Binding: ParticipantType (extensible): Role of participant in encounter.

Required Pattern: At least the following
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.type.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.type.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.type.coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.type.coding.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.type.coding.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.type.coding.system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-ParticipationType
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.type.coding.version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.type.coding.code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: DIS
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.type.coding.display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.type.coding.userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.type.text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer This element is included in summaries. 0..* BackboneElement Referring professional
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.type This element is included in summaries. 1..* CodeableConcept Role of participant in encounter
Binding: ParticipantType (extensible): Role of participant in encounter.

Required Pattern: At least the following
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.type.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.type.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.type.coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.type.coding.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.type.coding.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.type.coding.system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-ParticipationType
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.type.coding.version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.type.coding.code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: REF
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.type.coding.display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.type.coding.userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.type.text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.individual This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson) Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
Encounter.period 0..1 Period The start and end time of this encounter.
Encounter.reasonCode This element is included in summaries. 0..* CodeableConcept Coded reason the encounter takes place
Binding: Condition Value Set (DR) (preferred)
Encounter.reasonReference This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(Observation | Condition | Procedure) Reason the encounter takes place (reference)
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis This element is included in summaries. 0..* BackboneElement The list of diagnosis relevant to this encounter, see comment
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:use

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:All Slices.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:All Slices.condition This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Condition) The diagnosis or procedure relevant to the encounter
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission This element is included in summaries. 0..* BackboneElement Admission diagnosis
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.condition This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Condition | Procedure) The diagnosis or procedure relevant to the encounter
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.use 1..1 CodeableConcept Role that this diagnosis has within the encounter (e.g. admission, billing, discharge …)
Binding: DiagnosisRole (preferred): The type of diagnosis this condition represents.
Required Pattern: At least the following
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.use.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.use.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.use.coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.use.coding.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.use.coding.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.use.coding.system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/diagnosis-role
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.use.coding.version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.use.coding.code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: AD
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.use.coding.display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.use.coding.userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.use.text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge This element is included in summaries. 0..* BackboneElement Discharge diagnosis
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.condition This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Condition | Procedure) The diagnosis or procedure relevant to the encounter
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.use 1..1 CodeableConcept Role that this diagnosis has within the encounter (e.g. admission, billing, discharge …)
Binding: DiagnosisRole (preferred): The type of diagnosis this condition represents.
Required Pattern: At least the following
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.use.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.use.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.use.coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.use.coding.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.use.coding.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.use.coding.system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/diagnosis-role
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.use.coding.version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.use.coding.code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: DD
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.use.coding.display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.use.coding.userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.use.text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
Encounter.hospitalization 0..1 BackboneElement Details about the admission to and the discharge from the healthcare service
Encounter.hospitalization.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.hospitalization.admitSource 0..1 CodeableConcept From where patient was admitted (physician referral, transfer).
Binding: AdmitSource (preferred): From where the patient was admitted.
Encounter.hospitalization.destination 0..1 Reference(Organization (EU core) | Location (EU core)) Location/organization to which the patient is discharged
Encounter.hospitalization.dischargeDisposition 0..1 CodeableConcept Category or kind of location after discharge
Binding: DischargeDisposition (example): Discharge Disposition.
Encounter.location 0..* BackboneElement Locations where the patient stayed
Encounter.location.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.location.location 1..1 Reference(Location (EU core)) Location the encounter takes place
Encounter.location.period 0..1 Period Location period
Encounter.serviceProvider 0..1 Reference(Organization (EU core)) The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter
Encounter.partOf 0..1 Reference(Encounter) Another Encounter this encounter is part of

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Encounter.language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.status Base required Encounter Status Value Set 📦1.0.0-ci-build This IG
Encounter.class Base extensible Encounter Class Value Set 📦1.0.0-ci-build This IG
Encounter.type Base example Encounter Type Value Set 📦1.0.0-ci-build This IG
Encounter.serviceType Base example Service type 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.priority Base preferred Admission Urgency Value Set 📦1.0.0-ci-build This IG
Encounter.participant:admitter.​type Base extensible Participant type 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.participant:discharger.​type Base extensible Participant type 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.participant:referrer.​type Base extensible Participant type 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.reasonCode Base preferred Condition Value Set (DR) 📦1.0.0-ci-build This IG
Encounter.diagnosis:admission.​use Base preferred DiagnosisRole 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.diagnosis:discharge.​use Base preferred DiagnosisRole 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.hospitalization.​admitSource Base preferred Admit source 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.hospitalization.​dischargeDisposition Base example Discharge disposition 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Encounter If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Encounter 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 error Encounter 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 error Encounter If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Encounter A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()

This structure is derived from Encounter

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Encounter Encounter
Encounter.language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Encounter.text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
Encounter.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Encounter.Slices for extension.extension:note 0..* Annotation Encounter note
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/note
Encounter.Slices for extension.extension:legalStatus 0..* (Complex) Legal status/situation at admission
URL: http://hl7.eu/fhir/StructureDefinition/encounter-legalStatus
Binding: Example of Legal Status at admission Value Set (example)
Encounter.status 1..1 code Status of this encounter
Binding: Encounter Status Value Set (required)
Encounter.class 1..1 Coding Classification of patient encounter
Binding: Encounter Class Value Set (extensible)
Encounter.type 0..* CodeableConcept Specific type of encounter
Binding: Encounter Type Value Set (example)
Encounter.serviceType 0..1 CodeableConcept Specific type of service.
Encounter.priority 0..1 CodeableConcept Encounter priority
Binding: Admission Urgency Value Set (preferred)
Encounter.subject 1..1 Reference(Patient (EU core)) The patient present at the encounter
Encounter.basedOn 0..* Reference(ServiceRequest) The request for which this encounter has been made
Encounter.Slices for participant 0..* BackboneElement List of participants involved in the encounters
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:type
Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:All Slices.period 0..1 Period Period of time during the encounter that the participant participated
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:All Slices.individual 0..1 Reference(Practitioner (EU core) | PractitionerRole (EU core) | RelatedPerson) Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter 0..* BackboneElement Admitting professional
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.type 1..* CodeableConcept Role of participant in encounter
Required Pattern: At least the following
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.type.coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.type.coding.system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-ParticipationType
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.type.coding.code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: ADM
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.individual 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson) Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger 0..* BackboneElement Discharging professional
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.type 1..* CodeableConcept Role of participant in encounter
Required Pattern: At least the following
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.type.coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.type.coding.system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-ParticipationType
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.type.coding.code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: DIS
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer 0..* BackboneElement Referring professional
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.type 1..* CodeableConcept Role of participant in encounter
Required Pattern: At least the following
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.type.coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.type.coding.system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-ParticipationType
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.type.coding.code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: REF
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.individual 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson) Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
Encounter.period 0..1 Period The start and end time of this encounter.
Encounter.reasonCode 0..* CodeableConcept Coded reason the encounter takes place
Binding: Condition Value Set (DR) (preferred)
Encounter.reasonReference 0..* Reference(Observation | Condition | Procedure) Reason the encounter takes place (reference)
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis 0..* BackboneElement The list of diagnosis relevant to this encounter, see comment
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:use
Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:All Slices.condition 1..1 Reference(Condition) The diagnosis or procedure relevant to the encounter
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission 0..* BackboneElement Admission diagnosis
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.use 1..1 CodeableConcept Role that this diagnosis has within the encounter (e.g. admission, billing, discharge …)
Required Pattern: At least the following
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.use.coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.use.coding.system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/diagnosis-role
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.use.coding.code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: AD
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge 0..* BackboneElement Discharge diagnosis
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.use 1..1 CodeableConcept Role that this diagnosis has within the encounter (e.g. admission, billing, discharge …)
Required Pattern: At least the following
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.use.coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.use.coding.system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/diagnosis-role
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.use.coding.code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: DD
Encounter.hospitalization 0..1 BackboneElement Details about the admission to and the discharge from the healthcare service
Encounter.hospitalization.admitSource 0..1 CodeableConcept From where patient was admitted (physician referral, transfer).
Encounter.hospitalization.destination 0..1 Reference(Organization (EU core) | Location (EU core)) Location/organization to which the patient is discharged
Encounter.hospitalization.dischargeDisposition 0..1 CodeableConcept Category or kind of location after discharge
Encounter.location 0..* BackboneElement Locations where the patient stayed
Encounter.location.location 1..1 Reference(Location (EU core)) Location the encounter takes place
Encounter.location.period 0..1 Period Location period
Encounter.serviceProvider 0..1 Reference(Organization (EU core)) The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter
Encounter.partOf 0..1 Reference(Encounter) Another Encounter this encounter is part of

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Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Encounter.status Base required Encounter Status Value Set 📦1.0.0-ci-build This IG
Encounter.class Base extensible Encounter Class Value Set 📦1.0.0-ci-build This IG
Encounter.type Base example Encounter Type Value Set 📦1.0.0-ci-build This IG
Encounter.priority Base preferred Admission Urgency Value Set 📦1.0.0-ci-build This IG
Encounter.reasonCode Base preferred Condition Value Set (DR) 📦1.0.0-ci-build This IG
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Encounter 0..* Encounter An interaction during which services are provided to the patient
Encounter.id This element is included in summaries. 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
Encounter.meta This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
Encounter.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
Encounter.language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Encounter.text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
Encounter.contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
Encounter.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Encounter.Slices for extension.extension:note 0..* Annotation Encounter note
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/note
Encounter.Slices for extension.extension:legalStatus 0..* (Complex) Legal status/situation at admission
URL: http://hl7.eu/fhir/StructureDefinition/encounter-legalStatus
Binding: Example of Legal Status at admission Value Set (example)
Encounter.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
Encounter.identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..* Identifier Identifier(s) by which this encounter is known.
Encounter.status This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code Status of this encounter
Binding: Encounter Status Value Set (required)
Encounter.statusHistory 0..* BackboneElement List of past encounter statuses
Encounter.statusHistory.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.statusHistory.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.statusHistory.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.statusHistory.status 1..1 code planned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled +
Binding: EncounterStatus (required): Current state of the encounter.
Encounter.statusHistory.period 1..1 Period The time that the episode was in the specified status
Encounter.class This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Coding Classification of patient encounter
Binding: Encounter Class Value Set (extensible)
Encounter.classHistory 0..* BackboneElement List of past encounter classes
Encounter.classHistory.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.classHistory.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.classHistory.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.classHistory.class 1..1 Coding inpatient | outpatient | ambulatory | emergency +
Binding: ActEncounterCode (extensible): Classification of the encounter.
Encounter.classHistory.period 1..1 Period The time that the episode was in the specified class
Encounter.type This element is included in summaries. 0..* CodeableConcept Specific type of encounter
Binding: Encounter Type Value Set (example)
Encounter.serviceType This element is included in summaries. 0..1 CodeableConcept Specific type of service.
Binding: ServiceType (example): Broad categorization of the service that is to be provided.
Encounter.priority 0..1 CodeableConcept Encounter priority
Binding: Admission Urgency Value Set (preferred)
Encounter.subject This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Patient (EU core)) The patient present at the encounter
Encounter.episodeOfCare This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(EpisodeOfCare) Episode(s) of care that this encounter should be recorded against
Encounter.basedOn 0..* Reference(ServiceRequest) The request for which this encounter has been made
Encounter.Slices for participant This element is included in summaries. 0..* BackboneElement List of participants involved in the encounters
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:type

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:All Slices.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:All Slices.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:All Slices.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:All Slices.type This element is included in summaries. 0..* CodeableConcept Role of participant in encounter
Binding: ParticipantType (extensible): Role of participant in encounter.
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:All Slices.period 0..1 Period Period of time during the encounter that the participant participated
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:All Slices.individual This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Practitioner (EU core) | PractitionerRole (EU core) | RelatedPerson) Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter This element is included in summaries. 0..* BackboneElement Admitting professional
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.type This element is included in summaries. 1..* CodeableConcept Role of participant in encounter
Binding: ParticipantType (extensible): Role of participant in encounter.

Required Pattern: At least the following
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.type.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.type.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.type.coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.type.coding.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.type.coding.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.type.coding.system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-ParticipationType
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.type.coding.version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.type.coding.code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: ADM
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.type.coding.display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.type.coding.userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.type.text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.period 0..1 Period Period of time during the encounter that the participant participated
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.individual This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson) Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger This element is included in summaries. 0..* BackboneElement Discharging professional
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.type This element is included in summaries. 1..* CodeableConcept Role of participant in encounter
Binding: ParticipantType (extensible): Role of participant in encounter.

Required Pattern: At least the following
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.type.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.type.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.type.coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.type.coding.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.type.coding.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.type.coding.system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-ParticipationType
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.type.coding.version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.type.coding.code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: DIS
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.type.coding.display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.type.coding.userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.type.text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.period 0..1 Period Period of time during the encounter that the participant participated
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.individual This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson) Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer This element is included in summaries. 0..* BackboneElement Referring professional
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.type This element is included in summaries. 1..* CodeableConcept Role of participant in encounter
Binding: ParticipantType (extensible): Role of participant in encounter.

Required Pattern: At least the following
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.type.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.type.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.type.coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.type.coding.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.type.coding.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.type.coding.system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-ParticipationType
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.type.coding.version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.type.coding.code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: REF
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.type.coding.display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.type.coding.userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.type.text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.period 0..1 Period Period of time during the encounter that the participant participated
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.individual This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson) Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
Encounter.appointment This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(Appointment) The appointment that scheduled this encounter
Encounter.period 0..1 Period The start and end time of this encounter.
Encounter.length 0..1 Duration Quantity of time the encounter lasted (less time absent)
Encounter.reasonCode This element is included in summaries. 0..* CodeableConcept Coded reason the encounter takes place
Binding: Condition Value Set (DR) (preferred)
Encounter.reasonReference This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(Observation | Condition | Procedure) Reason the encounter takes place (reference)
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis This element is included in summaries. 0..* BackboneElement The list of diagnosis relevant to this encounter, see comment
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:use

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:All Slices.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:All Slices.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:All Slices.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:All Slices.condition This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Condition) The diagnosis or procedure relevant to the encounter
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:All Slices.use 0..1 CodeableConcept Role that this diagnosis has within the encounter (e.g. admission, billing, discharge …)
Binding: DiagnosisRole (preferred): The type of diagnosis this condition represents.
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:All Slices.rank 0..1 positiveInt Ranking of the diagnosis (for each role type)
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission This element is included in summaries. 0..* BackboneElement Admission diagnosis
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.condition This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Condition | Procedure) The diagnosis or procedure relevant to the encounter
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.use 1..1 CodeableConcept Role that this diagnosis has within the encounter (e.g. admission, billing, discharge …)
Binding: DiagnosisRole (preferred): The type of diagnosis this condition represents.
Required Pattern: At least the following
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.use.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.use.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.use.coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.use.coding.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.use.coding.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.use.coding.system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/diagnosis-role
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.use.coding.version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.use.coding.code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: AD
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.use.coding.display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.use.coding.userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.use.text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.rank 0..1 positiveInt Ranking of the diagnosis (for each role type)
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge This element is included in summaries. 0..* BackboneElement Discharge diagnosis
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.condition This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Condition | Procedure) The diagnosis or procedure relevant to the encounter
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.use 1..1 CodeableConcept Role that this diagnosis has within the encounter (e.g. admission, billing, discharge …)
Binding: DiagnosisRole (preferred): The type of diagnosis this condition represents.
Required Pattern: At least the following
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.use.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.use.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.use.coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.use.coding.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.use.coding.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.use.coding.system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/diagnosis-role
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.use.coding.version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.use.coding.code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: DD
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.use.coding.display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.use.coding.userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.use.text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.rank 0..1 positiveInt Ranking of the diagnosis (for each role type)
Encounter.account 0..* Reference(Account) The set of accounts that may be used for billing for this Encounter
Encounter.hospitalization 0..1 BackboneElement Details about the admission to and the discharge from the healthcare service
Encounter.hospitalization.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.hospitalization.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.hospitalization.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.hospitalization.preAdmissionIdentifier 0..1 Identifier Pre-admission identifier
Encounter.hospitalization.origin 0..1 Reference(Location | Organization) The location/organization from which the patient came before admission
Encounter.hospitalization.admitSource 0..1 CodeableConcept From where patient was admitted (physician referral, transfer).
Binding: AdmitSource (preferred): From where the patient was admitted.
Encounter.hospitalization.reAdmission 0..1 CodeableConcept The type of hospital re-admission that has occurred (if any). If the value is absent, then this is not identified as a readmission
Binding: hl7VS-re-admissionIndicator (example): The reason for re-admission of this hospitalization encounter.
Encounter.hospitalization.dietPreference 0..* CodeableConcept Diet preferences reported by the patient
Binding: Diet (example): Medical, cultural or ethical food preferences to help with catering requirements.
Encounter.hospitalization.specialCourtesy 0..* CodeableConcept Special courtesies (VIP, board member)
Binding: SpecialCourtesy (preferred): Special courtesies.
Encounter.hospitalization.specialArrangement 0..* CodeableConcept Wheelchair, translator, stretcher, etc.
Binding: SpecialArrangements (preferred): Special arrangements.
Encounter.hospitalization.destination 0..1 Reference(Organization (EU core) | Location (EU core)) Location/organization to which the patient is discharged
Encounter.hospitalization.dischargeDisposition 0..1 CodeableConcept Category or kind of location after discharge
Binding: DischargeDisposition (example): Discharge Disposition.
Encounter.location 0..* BackboneElement Locations where the patient stayed
Encounter.location.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.location.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.location.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.location.location 1..1 Reference(Location (EU core)) Location the encounter takes place
Encounter.location.status 0..1 code planned | active | reserved | completed
Binding: EncounterLocationStatus (required): The status of the location.
Encounter.location.physicalType 0..1 CodeableConcept The physical type of the location (usually the level in the location hierachy - bed room ward etc.)
Binding: LocationType (example): Physical form of the location.
Encounter.location.period 0..1 Period Location period
Encounter.serviceProvider 0..1 Reference(Organization (EU core)) The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter
Encounter.partOf 0..1 Reference(Encounter) Another Encounter this encounter is part of

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Encounter.language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.status Base required Encounter Status Value Set 📦1.0.0-ci-build This IG
Encounter.statusHistory.​status Base required EncounterStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.class Base extensible Encounter Class Value Set 📦1.0.0-ci-build This IG
Encounter.classHistory.​class Base extensible ActEncounterCode 📦3.0.0 THO v7.4
Encounter.type Base example Encounter Type Value Set 📦1.0.0-ci-build This IG
Encounter.serviceType Base example Service type 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.priority Base preferred Admission Urgency Value Set 📦1.0.0-ci-build This IG
Encounter.participant.​type Base extensible Participant type 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.participant:admitter.​type Base extensible Participant type 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.participant:discharger.​type Base extensible Participant type 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.participant:referrer.​type Base extensible Participant type 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.reasonCode Base preferred Condition Value Set (DR) 📦1.0.0-ci-build This IG
Encounter.diagnosis.​use Base preferred DiagnosisRole 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.diagnosis:admission.​use Base preferred DiagnosisRole 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.diagnosis:discharge.​use Base preferred DiagnosisRole 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.hospitalization.​admitSource Base preferred Admit source 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.hospitalization.​reAdmission Base example hl7VS-re-admissionIndicator 📦3.0.0 THO v7.4
Encounter.hospitalization.​dietPreference Base example Diet 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.hospitalization.​specialCourtesy Base preferred Special courtesy 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.hospitalization.​specialArrangement Base preferred Special arrangements 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.hospitalization.​dischargeDisposition Base example Discharge disposition 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.location.status Base required EncounterLocationStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.location.physicalType Base example Location type 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Encounter If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Encounter 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 error Encounter 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 error Encounter If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Encounter A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()

This structure is derived from Encounter

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Encounter 0..* Encounter An interaction during which services are provided to the patient
Encounter.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
Encounter.language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Encounter.text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
Encounter.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Encounter.Slices for extension.extension:note 0..* Annotation Encounter note
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/note
Encounter.Slices for extension.extension:legalStatus 0..* (Complex) Legal status/situation at admission
URL: http://hl7.eu/fhir/StructureDefinition/encounter-legalStatus
Binding: Example of Legal Status at admission Value Set (example)
Encounter.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
Encounter.identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..* Identifier Identifier(s) by which this encounter is known.
Encounter.status This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code Status of this encounter
Binding: Encounter Status Value Set (required)
Encounter.class This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Coding Classification of patient encounter
Binding: Encounter Class Value Set (extensible)
Encounter.type This element is included in summaries. 0..* CodeableConcept Specific type of encounter
Binding: Encounter Type Value Set (example)
Encounter.serviceType This element is included in summaries. 0..1 CodeableConcept Specific type of service.
Binding: ServiceType (example): Broad categorization of the service that is to be provided.
Encounter.priority 0..1 CodeableConcept Encounter priority
Binding: Admission Urgency Value Set (preferred)
Encounter.subject This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Patient (EU core)) The patient present at the encounter
Encounter.basedOn 0..* Reference(ServiceRequest) The request for which this encounter has been made
Encounter.Slices for participant This element is included in summaries. 0..* BackboneElement List of participants involved in the encounters
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:type

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:All Slices.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:All Slices.period 0..1 Period Period of time during the encounter that the participant participated
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:All Slices.individual This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Practitioner (EU core) | PractitionerRole (EU core) | RelatedPerson) Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter This element is included in summaries. 0..* BackboneElement Admitting professional
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.type This element is included in summaries. 1..* CodeableConcept Role of participant in encounter
Binding: ParticipantType (extensible): Role of participant in encounter.

Required Pattern: At least the following
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.type.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.type.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.type.coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.type.coding.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.type.coding.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.type.coding.system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-ParticipationType
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.type.coding.version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.type.coding.code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: ADM
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.type.coding.display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.type.coding.userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.type.text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.individual This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson) Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger This element is included in summaries. 0..* BackboneElement Discharging professional
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.type This element is included in summaries. 1..* CodeableConcept Role of participant in encounter
Binding: ParticipantType (extensible): Role of participant in encounter.

Required Pattern: At least the following
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.type.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.type.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.type.coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.type.coding.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.type.coding.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.type.coding.system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-ParticipationType
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.type.coding.version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.type.coding.code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: DIS
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.type.coding.display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.type.coding.userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.type.text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer This element is included in summaries. 0..* BackboneElement Referring professional
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.type This element is included in summaries. 1..* CodeableConcept Role of participant in encounter
Binding: ParticipantType (extensible): Role of participant in encounter.

Required Pattern: At least the following
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.type.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.type.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.type.coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.type.coding.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.type.coding.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.type.coding.system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-ParticipationType
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.type.coding.version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.type.coding.code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: REF
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.type.coding.display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.type.coding.userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.type.text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.individual This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson) Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
Encounter.period 0..1 Period The start and end time of this encounter.
Encounter.reasonCode This element is included in summaries. 0..* CodeableConcept Coded reason the encounter takes place
Binding: Condition Value Set (DR) (preferred)
Encounter.reasonReference This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(Observation | Condition | Procedure) Reason the encounter takes place (reference)
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis This element is included in summaries. 0..* BackboneElement The list of diagnosis relevant to this encounter, see comment
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:use

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:All Slices.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:All Slices.condition This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Condition) The diagnosis or procedure relevant to the encounter
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission This element is included in summaries. 0..* BackboneElement Admission diagnosis
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.condition This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Condition | Procedure) The diagnosis or procedure relevant to the encounter
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.use 1..1 CodeableConcept Role that this diagnosis has within the encounter (e.g. admission, billing, discharge …)
Binding: DiagnosisRole (preferred): The type of diagnosis this condition represents.
Required Pattern: At least the following
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.use.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.use.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.use.coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.use.coding.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.use.coding.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.use.coding.system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/diagnosis-role
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.use.coding.version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.use.coding.code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: AD
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.use.coding.display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.use.coding.userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.use.text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge This element is included in summaries. 0..* BackboneElement Discharge diagnosis
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.condition This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Condition | Procedure) The diagnosis or procedure relevant to the encounter
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.use 1..1 CodeableConcept Role that this diagnosis has within the encounter (e.g. admission, billing, discharge …)
Binding: DiagnosisRole (preferred): The type of diagnosis this condition represents.
Required Pattern: At least the following
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.use.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.use.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.use.coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.use.coding.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.use.coding.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.use.coding.system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/diagnosis-role
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.use.coding.version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.use.coding.code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: DD
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.use.coding.display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.use.coding.userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.use.text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
Encounter.hospitalization 0..1 BackboneElement Details about the admission to and the discharge from the healthcare service
Encounter.hospitalization.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.hospitalization.admitSource 0..1 CodeableConcept From where patient was admitted (physician referral, transfer).
Binding: AdmitSource (preferred): From where the patient was admitted.
Encounter.hospitalization.destination 0..1 Reference(Organization (EU core) | Location (EU core)) Location/organization to which the patient is discharged
Encounter.hospitalization.dischargeDisposition 0..1 CodeableConcept Category or kind of location after discharge
Binding: DischargeDisposition (example): Discharge Disposition.
Encounter.location 0..* BackboneElement Locations where the patient stayed
Encounter.location.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.location.location 1..1 Reference(Location (EU core)) Location the encounter takes place
Encounter.location.period 0..1 Period Location period
Encounter.serviceProvider 0..1 Reference(Organization (EU core)) The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter
Encounter.partOf 0..1 Reference(Encounter) Another Encounter this encounter is part of

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Encounter.language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.status Base required Encounter Status Value Set 📦1.0.0-ci-build This IG
Encounter.class Base extensible Encounter Class Value Set 📦1.0.0-ci-build This IG
Encounter.type Base example Encounter Type Value Set 📦1.0.0-ci-build This IG
Encounter.serviceType Base example Service type 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.priority Base preferred Admission Urgency Value Set 📦1.0.0-ci-build This IG
Encounter.participant:admitter.​type Base extensible Participant type 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.participant:discharger.​type Base extensible Participant type 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.participant:referrer.​type Base extensible Participant type 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.reasonCode Base preferred Condition Value Set (DR) 📦1.0.0-ci-build This IG
Encounter.diagnosis:admission.​use Base preferred DiagnosisRole 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.diagnosis:discharge.​use Base preferred DiagnosisRole 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.hospitalization.​admitSource Base preferred Admit source 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.hospitalization.​dischargeDisposition Base example Discharge disposition 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Encounter If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Encounter 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 error Encounter 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 error Encounter If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Encounter A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()

Differential View

This structure is derived from Encounter

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Encounter Encounter
Encounter.language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Encounter.text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
Encounter.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Encounter.Slices for extension.extension:note 0..* Annotation Encounter note
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/note
Encounter.Slices for extension.extension:legalStatus 0..* (Complex) Legal status/situation at admission
URL: http://hl7.eu/fhir/StructureDefinition/encounter-legalStatus
Binding: Example of Legal Status at admission Value Set (example)
Encounter.identifier 0..* Identifier Identifier(s) by which this encounter is known.
Encounter.status 1..1 code Status of this encounter
Binding: Encounter Status Value Set (required)
Encounter.class 1..1 Coding Classification of patient encounter
Binding: Encounter Class Value Set (extensible)
Encounter.type 0..* CodeableConcept Specific type of encounter
Binding: Encounter Type Value Set (example)
Encounter.serviceType 0..1 CodeableConcept Specific type of service.
Encounter.priority 0..1 CodeableConcept Encounter priority
Binding: Admission Urgency Value Set (preferred)
Encounter.subject 1..1 Reference(Patient (EU core)) The patient present at the encounter
Encounter.basedOn 0..* Reference(ServiceRequest) The request for which this encounter has been made
Encounter.Slices for participant 0..* BackboneElement List of participants involved in the encounters
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:type
Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:All Slices.period 0..1 Period Period of time during the encounter that the participant participated
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:All Slices.individual 0..1 Reference(Practitioner (EU core) | PractitionerRole (EU core) | RelatedPerson) Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter 0..* BackboneElement Admitting professional
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.type 1..* CodeableConcept Role of participant in encounter
Required Pattern: At least the following
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.type.coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.type.coding.system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-ParticipationType
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.type.coding.code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: ADM
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.individual 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson) Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger 0..* BackboneElement Discharging professional
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.type 1..* CodeableConcept Role of participant in encounter
Required Pattern: At least the following
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.type.coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.type.coding.system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-ParticipationType
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.type.coding.code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: DIS
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer 0..* BackboneElement Referring professional
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.type 1..* CodeableConcept Role of participant in encounter
Required Pattern: At least the following
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.type.coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.type.coding.system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-ParticipationType
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.type.coding.code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: REF
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.individual 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson) Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
Encounter.period 0..1 Period The start and end time of this encounter.
Encounter.reasonCode 0..* CodeableConcept Coded reason the encounter takes place
Binding: Condition Value Set (DR) (preferred)
Encounter.reasonReference 0..* Reference(Observation | Condition | Procedure) Reason the encounter takes place (reference)
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis 0..* BackboneElement The list of diagnosis relevant to this encounter, see comment
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:use
Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:All Slices.condition 1..1 Reference(Condition) The diagnosis or procedure relevant to the encounter
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission 0..* BackboneElement Admission diagnosis
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.use 1..1 CodeableConcept Role that this diagnosis has within the encounter (e.g. admission, billing, discharge …)
Required Pattern: At least the following
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.use.coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.use.coding.system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/diagnosis-role
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.use.coding.code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: AD
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge 0..* BackboneElement Discharge diagnosis
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.use 1..1 CodeableConcept Role that this diagnosis has within the encounter (e.g. admission, billing, discharge …)
Required Pattern: At least the following
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.use.coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.use.coding.system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/diagnosis-role
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.use.coding.code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: DD
Encounter.hospitalization 0..1 BackboneElement Details about the admission to and the discharge from the healthcare service
Encounter.hospitalization.admitSource 0..1 CodeableConcept From where patient was admitted (physician referral, transfer).
Encounter.hospitalization.destination 0..1 Reference(Organization (EU core) | Location (EU core)) Location/organization to which the patient is discharged
Encounter.hospitalization.dischargeDisposition 0..1 CodeableConcept Category or kind of location after discharge
Encounter.location 0..* BackboneElement Locations where the patient stayed
Encounter.location.location 1..1 Reference(Location (EU core)) Location the encounter takes place
Encounter.location.period 0..1 Period Location period
Encounter.serviceProvider 0..1 Reference(Organization (EU core)) The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter
Encounter.partOf 0..1 Reference(Encounter) Another Encounter this encounter is part of

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Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Encounter.status Base required Encounter Status Value Set 📦1.0.0-ci-build This IG
Encounter.class Base extensible Encounter Class Value Set 📦1.0.0-ci-build This IG
Encounter.type Base example Encounter Type Value Set 📦1.0.0-ci-build This IG
Encounter.priority Base preferred Admission Urgency Value Set 📦1.0.0-ci-build This IG
Encounter.reasonCode Base preferred Condition Value Set (DR) 📦1.0.0-ci-build This IG

Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Encounter 0..* Encounter An interaction during which services are provided to the patient
Encounter.id This element is included in summaries. 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
Encounter.meta This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
Encounter.implicitRules This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
Encounter.language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.
Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Encounter.text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
Encounter.contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
Encounter.Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Encounter.Slices for extension.extension:note 0..* Annotation Encounter note
URL: http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/note
Encounter.Slices for extension.extension:legalStatus 0..* (Complex) Legal status/situation at admission
URL: http://hl7.eu/fhir/StructureDefinition/encounter-legalStatus
Binding: Example of Legal Status at admission Value Set (example)
Encounter.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
Encounter.identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..* Identifier Identifier(s) by which this encounter is known.
Encounter.status This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code Status of this encounter
Binding: Encounter Status Value Set (required)
Encounter.statusHistory 0..* BackboneElement List of past encounter statuses
Encounter.statusHistory.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.statusHistory.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.statusHistory.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.statusHistory.status 1..1 code planned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled +
Binding: EncounterStatus (required): Current state of the encounter.
Encounter.statusHistory.period 1..1 Period The time that the episode was in the specified status
Encounter.class This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Coding Classification of patient encounter
Binding: Encounter Class Value Set (extensible)
Encounter.classHistory 0..* BackboneElement List of past encounter classes
Encounter.classHistory.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.classHistory.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.classHistory.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.classHistory.class 1..1 Coding inpatient | outpatient | ambulatory | emergency +
Binding: ActEncounterCode (extensible): Classification of the encounter.
Encounter.classHistory.period 1..1 Period The time that the episode was in the specified class
Encounter.type This element is included in summaries. 0..* CodeableConcept Specific type of encounter
Binding: Encounter Type Value Set (example)
Encounter.serviceType This element is included in summaries. 0..1 CodeableConcept Specific type of service.
Binding: ServiceType (example): Broad categorization of the service that is to be provided.
Encounter.priority 0..1 CodeableConcept Encounter priority
Binding: Admission Urgency Value Set (preferred)
Encounter.subject This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Patient (EU core)) The patient present at the encounter
Encounter.episodeOfCare This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(EpisodeOfCare) Episode(s) of care that this encounter should be recorded against
Encounter.basedOn 0..* Reference(ServiceRequest) The request for which this encounter has been made
Encounter.Slices for participant This element is included in summaries. 0..* BackboneElement List of participants involved in the encounters
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:type

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:All Slices.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:All Slices.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:All Slices.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:All Slices.type This element is included in summaries. 0..* CodeableConcept Role of participant in encounter
Binding: ParticipantType (extensible): Role of participant in encounter.
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:All Slices.period 0..1 Period Period of time during the encounter that the participant participated
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:All Slices.individual This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Practitioner (EU core) | PractitionerRole (EU core) | RelatedPerson) Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter This element is included in summaries. 0..* BackboneElement Admitting professional
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.type This element is included in summaries. 1..* CodeableConcept Role of participant in encounter
Binding: ParticipantType (extensible): Role of participant in encounter.

Required Pattern: At least the following
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.type.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.type.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.type.coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.type.coding.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.type.coding.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.type.coding.system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-ParticipationType
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.type.coding.version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.type.coding.code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: ADM
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.type.coding.display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.type.coding.userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.type.text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.period 0..1 Period Period of time during the encounter that the participant participated
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:admitter.individual This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson) Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger This element is included in summaries. 0..* BackboneElement Discharging professional
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.type This element is included in summaries. 1..* CodeableConcept Role of participant in encounter
Binding: ParticipantType (extensible): Role of participant in encounter.

Required Pattern: At least the following
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.type.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.type.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.type.coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.type.coding.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.type.coding.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.type.coding.system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-ParticipationType
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.type.coding.version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.type.coding.code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: DIS
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.type.coding.display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.type.coding.userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.type.text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.period 0..1 Period Period of time during the encounter that the participant participated
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:discharger.individual This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson) Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer This element is included in summaries. 0..* BackboneElement Referring professional
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.type This element is included in summaries. 1..* CodeableConcept Role of participant in encounter
Binding: ParticipantType (extensible): Role of participant in encounter.

Required Pattern: At least the following
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.type.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.type.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.type.coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.type.coding.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.type.coding.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.type.coding.system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-ParticipationType
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.type.coding.version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.type.coding.code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: REF
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.type.coding.display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.type.coding.userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.type.text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.period 0..1 Period Period of time during the encounter that the participant participated
Encounter.Slices for participant.participant:referrer.individual This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson) Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
Encounter.appointment This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(Appointment) The appointment that scheduled this encounter
Encounter.period 0..1 Period The start and end time of this encounter.
Encounter.length 0..1 Duration Quantity of time the encounter lasted (less time absent)
Encounter.reasonCode This element is included in summaries. 0..* CodeableConcept Coded reason the encounter takes place
Binding: Condition Value Set (DR) (preferred)
Encounter.reasonReference This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(Observation | Condition | Procedure) Reason the encounter takes place (reference)
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis This element is included in summaries. 0..* BackboneElement The list of diagnosis relevant to this encounter, see comment
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:use

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:All Slices Content/Rules for all slices
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:All Slices.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:All Slices.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:All Slices.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:All Slices.condition This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Condition) The diagnosis or procedure relevant to the encounter
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:All Slices.use 0..1 CodeableConcept Role that this diagnosis has within the encounter (e.g. admission, billing, discharge …)
Binding: DiagnosisRole (preferred): The type of diagnosis this condition represents.
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:All Slices.rank 0..1 positiveInt Ranking of the diagnosis (for each role type)
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission This element is included in summaries. 0..* BackboneElement Admission diagnosis
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.condition This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Condition | Procedure) The diagnosis or procedure relevant to the encounter
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.use 1..1 CodeableConcept Role that this diagnosis has within the encounter (e.g. admission, billing, discharge …)
Binding: DiagnosisRole (preferred): The type of diagnosis this condition represents.
Required Pattern: At least the following
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.use.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.use.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.use.coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.use.coding.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.use.coding.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.use.coding.system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/diagnosis-role
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.use.coding.version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.use.coding.code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: AD
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.use.coding.display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.use.coding.userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.use.text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:admission.rank 0..1 positiveInt Ranking of the diagnosis (for each role type)
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge This element is included in summaries. 0..* BackboneElement Discharge diagnosis
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.condition This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Condition | Procedure) The diagnosis or procedure relevant to the encounter
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.use 1..1 CodeableConcept Role that this diagnosis has within the encounter (e.g. admission, billing, discharge …)
Binding: DiagnosisRole (preferred): The type of diagnosis this condition represents.
Required Pattern: At least the following
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.use.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.use.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.use.coding 1..* Coding Code defined by a terminology system
Fixed Value: (Complex)
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.use.coding.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.use.coding.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.use.coding.system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/diagnosis-role
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.use.coding.version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.use.coding.code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: DD
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.use.coding.display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.use.coding.userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.use.text 0..1 string Plain text representation of the concept
Encounter.Slices for diagnosis.diagnosis:discharge.rank 0..1 positiveInt Ranking of the diagnosis (for each role type)
Encounter.account 0..* Reference(Account) The set of accounts that may be used for billing for this Encounter
Encounter.hospitalization 0..1 BackboneElement Details about the admission to and the discharge from the healthcare service
Encounter.hospitalization.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.hospitalization.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.hospitalization.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.hospitalization.preAdmissionIdentifier 0..1 Identifier Pre-admission identifier
Encounter.hospitalization.origin 0..1 Reference(Location | Organization) The location/organization from which the patient came before admission
Encounter.hospitalization.admitSource 0..1 CodeableConcept From where patient was admitted (physician referral, transfer).
Binding: AdmitSource (preferred): From where the patient was admitted.
Encounter.hospitalization.reAdmission 0..1 CodeableConcept The type of hospital re-admission that has occurred (if any). If the value is absent, then this is not identified as a readmission
Binding: hl7VS-re-admissionIndicator (example): The reason for re-admission of this hospitalization encounter.
Encounter.hospitalization.dietPreference 0..* CodeableConcept Diet preferences reported by the patient
Binding: Diet (example): Medical, cultural or ethical food preferences to help with catering requirements.
Encounter.hospitalization.specialCourtesy 0..* CodeableConcept Special courtesies (VIP, board member)
Binding: SpecialCourtesy (preferred): Special courtesies.
Encounter.hospitalization.specialArrangement 0..* CodeableConcept Wheelchair, translator, stretcher, etc.
Binding: SpecialArrangements (preferred): Special arrangements.
Encounter.hospitalization.destination 0..1 Reference(Organization (EU core) | Location (EU core)) Location/organization to which the patient is discharged
Encounter.hospitalization.dischargeDisposition 0..1 CodeableConcept Category or kind of location after discharge
Binding: DischargeDisposition (example): Discharge Disposition.
Encounter.location 0..* BackboneElement Locations where the patient stayed
Encounter.location.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.location.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.location.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.location.location 1..1 Reference(Location (EU core)) Location the encounter takes place
Encounter.location.status 0..1 code planned | active | reserved | completed
Binding: EncounterLocationStatus (required): The status of the location.
Encounter.location.physicalType 0..1 CodeableConcept The physical type of the location (usually the level in the location hierachy - bed room ward etc.)
Binding: LocationType (example): Physical form of the location.
Encounter.location.period 0..1 Period Location period
Encounter.serviceProvider 0..1 Reference(Organization (EU core)) The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter
Encounter.partOf 0..1 Reference(Encounter) Another Encounter this encounter is part of

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Encounter.language Base preferred Common Languages 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.status Base required Encounter Status Value Set 📦1.0.0-ci-build This IG
Encounter.statusHistory.​status Base required EncounterStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.class Base extensible Encounter Class Value Set 📦1.0.0-ci-build This IG
Encounter.classHistory.​class Base extensible ActEncounterCode 📦3.0.0 THO v7.4
Encounter.type Base example Encounter Type Value Set 📦1.0.0-ci-build This IG
Encounter.serviceType Base example Service type 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.priority Base preferred Admission Urgency Value Set 📦1.0.0-ci-build This IG
Encounter.participant.​type Base extensible Participant type 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.participant:admitter.​type Base extensible Participant type 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.participant:discharger.​type Base extensible Participant type 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.participant:referrer.​type Base extensible Participant type 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.reasonCode Base preferred Condition Value Set (DR) 📦1.0.0-ci-build This IG
Encounter.diagnosis.​use Base preferred DiagnosisRole 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.diagnosis:admission.​use Base preferred DiagnosisRole 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.diagnosis:discharge.​use Base preferred DiagnosisRole 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.hospitalization.​admitSource Base preferred Admit source 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.hospitalization.​reAdmission Base example hl7VS-re-admissionIndicator 📦3.0.0 THO v7.4
Encounter.hospitalization.​dietPreference Base example Diet 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.hospitalization.​specialCourtesy Base preferred Special courtesy 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.hospitalization.​specialArrangement Base preferred Special arrangements 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.hospitalization.​dischargeDisposition Base example Discharge disposition 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.location.status Base required EncounterLocationStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.location.physicalType Base example Location type 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Encounter If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Encounter 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 error Encounter 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 error Encounter If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Encounter A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()

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