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CH Core (R4), published by HL7 Switzerland. This guide is not an authorized publication; it is the continuous build for version 7.0.0-ballot built by the FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) CI Build. This version is based on the current content of https://github.com/hl7ch/ch-core/ and changes regularly. See the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: CH Core Encounter

Official URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-core-encounter Version: 7.0.0-ballot
Active as of 2026-10-21 Computable Name: CHCoreEncounter

Copyright/Legal: CC0-1.0

Base definition of the Encounter resource for use in Swiss specific use cases.

Usages:

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Formal Views of Profile Content

Description Differentials, Snapshots, and other representations.

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Encounter 0..* Encounter CH Core Encounter
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.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
Encounter.Slices for identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..* Identifier Identifier(s) by which this encounter is known
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Encounter.Slices for identifier.identifier:VisitNumber This element is included in summaries. 0..* Identifier Visit number (Fallnummer)

Required Pattern: 
{
  "type" : {
    "coding" : [
      {
        "system" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203",
        "code" : "VN"
      }
    ]
  }
}
Encounter.Slices for identifier.identifier:VisitNumber.use This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
Encounter.Slices for identifier.identifier:VisitNumber.system This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
Encounter.Slices for identifier.identifier:VisitNumber.value This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
Encounter.status This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code planned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled +
Binding: EncounterStatus (required): Current state of the encounter.
Encounter.class This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Coding AMB | IMP : See mapping from BFS Medizinische Statistik BFS Encounter Class to FHIR
Binding: ActEncounterCode (extensible): Classification of the encounter.
Encounter.priority 0..1 CodeableConcept BFS Medizinische Statistik - Eintrittsart / Mode d’admission / Genere di ricovero
Binding: BFS Medizinische Statistik - 18 1.2.V03 - Eintrittsart / Mode d’admission / Genere di ricovero (extensible)
Encounter.subject This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(CH Core Patient | Group) The patient or group present at the encounter
Encounter.serviceProvider 0..1 Reference(CH Core Organization) The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter
Encounter.partOf 0..1 Reference(CH Core Encounter) Another Encounter this encounter is part of

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Encounter.identifier:VisitNumber.​use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.status Base required EncounterStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.class Base extensible ActEncounterCode 📦3.0.0 THO v7.4
Encounter.priority Base extensible BFS Medizinische Statistik - 18 1.2.V03 - Eintrittsart / Mode d’admission / Genere di ricovero 📦3.4.0 CH Term v3.4

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 0..* Encounter CH Core Encounter
Encounter.Slices for identifier 0..* Identifier Identifier(s) by which this encounter is known
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this
Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Encounter.Slices for identifier.identifier:VisitNumber 0..* Identifier Visit number (Fallnummer)

Required Pattern: 
{
  "type" : {
    "coding" : [
      {
        "system" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203",
        "code" : "VN"
      }
    ]
  }
}
Encounter.Slices for identifier.identifier:VisitNumber.system 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Encounter.Slices for identifier.identifier:VisitNumber.value 1..1 string The value that is unique
Encounter.class 1..1 Coding AMB | IMP : See mapping from BFS Medizinische Statistik BFS Encounter Class to FHIR
Encounter.priority 0..1 CodeableConcept BFS Medizinische Statistik - Eintrittsart / Mode d’admission / Genere di ricovero
Binding: BFS Medizinische Statistik - 18 1.2.V03 - Eintrittsart / Mode d’admission / Genere di ricovero (extensible)
Encounter.participant
Encounter.participant.type 0..* CodeableConcept Role of participant in encounter
Binding: ChCoreEncounterParticipationType (extensible)
Encounter.participant.individual 0..1 Reference(CH Core Practitioner | CH Core PractitionerRole | CH Core RelatedPerson) Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
Encounter.hospitalization
Encounter.hospitalization.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.hospitalization.Slices for extension.extension:BfsAdmitRole 0..1 Coding BFS Medizinische Statistik - Einweisende Instanz
URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-bfs-ms-admitrole
Binding: BFS Medizinische Statistik - 19 1.2.V04 - Einweisende Instanz / Décision d’envoi / Istanza ricoverante (extensible): A set of codes advising a system or user which name in a set of names to select for a given purpose.
Encounter.hospitalization.Slices for extension.extension:accident 0..1 (Complex) Flag if hospitalization was due to an accident
URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-accident
Encounter.hospitalization.Slices for extension.extension:readmission 0..1 boolean Flag to indicate if it is a suspected readmission
URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-encounter-susp-readmission
Encounter.hospitalization.Slices for extension.extension:BfsMsEncounterType 0..1 Coding BFS Medizinische Statistik - Liegeklasse (Encounter Type)
URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-bfs-ms-encountertype
Binding: BFS Medizinische Statistik - 21 1.3.V02 - Klasse / Classe / Classe (extensible): A set of codes advising a system or user which name in a set of names to select for a given purpose.
Encounter.hospitalization.Slices for extension.extension:BfsDischargeDecision 0..1 Coding BFS Medizinische Statistik - Entscheid für Austritt
URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-bfs-ms-dischargedecision
Binding: BFS Medizinische Statistik - 27 1.5.V02 - Entscheid für Austritt / Décision de sortie / Décisione dell’uscita (extensible): A set of codes advising a system or user which name in a set of names to select for a given purpose.
Encounter.hospitalization.Slices for extension.extension:BfsDischargeDestination 0..1 Coding BFS Medizinische Statistik - Aufenthalt nach Austritt
URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-bfs-ms-dischargedestination
Binding: BFS Medizinische Statistik - 28 1.5.V03 - Aufenthalt nach Austritt / Séjour après la sortie / Destinazione dopo l’uscita (extensible): A set of codes advising a system or user which name in a set of names to select for a given purpose.
Encounter.hospitalization.origin 0..1 Reference(CH Core Location | CH Core Organization) The location/organization from which the patient came before admission
Encounter.hospitalization.admitSource 0..1 CodeableConcept BFS Medizinische Statistik - Aufenthaltsort vor dem Eintritt / Séjour avant l’admission / Luogo di soggiorno prima dell’ammissione
Binding: BFS Medizinische Statistik - 17 1.2.V02 - Aufenthaltsort vor dem Eintritt / Séjour avant l’admission / Luogo di soggiorno prima dell’ammissione (extensible)
Encounter.hospitalization.destination 0..1 Reference(CH Core Location | CH Core Organization) Location/organization to which the patient is discharged
Encounter.hospitalization.dischargeDisposition 0..1 CodeableConcept BFS Medizinische Statistik - Behandlung nach Austritt
Binding: BFS Medizinische Statistik - 29 1.5.V04 - Behandlung nach Austritt / Prise en charge après la sortie / Trattamento dopo l’uscita (preferred): BFS Medizinische Statistik - Behandlung nach Austritt
Encounter.location
Encounter.location.location 1..1 Reference(CH Core Location) Location the encounter takes place
Encounter.serviceProvider 0..1 Reference(CH Core Organization) The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter
Encounter.partOf 0..1 Reference(CH Core Encounter) Another Encounter this encounter is part of

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Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Encounter.priority Base extensible BFS Medizinische Statistik - 18 1.2.V03 - Eintrittsart / Mode d’admission / Genere di ricovero 📦3.4.0 CH Term v3.4
Encounter.participant.​type Base extensible ChCoreEncounterParticipationType 📦3.4.0 CH Term v3.4
Encounter.hospitalization.​admitSource Base extensible BFS Medizinische Statistik - 17 1.2.V02 - Aufenthaltsort vor dem Eintritt / Séjour avant l’admission / Luogo di soggiorno prima dell’ammissione 📦3.4.0 CH Term v3.4
Encounter.hospitalization.​dischargeDisposition Base preferred BFS Medizinische Statistik - 29 1.5.V04 - Behandlung nach Austritt / Prise en charge après la sortie / Trattamento dopo l’uscita 📦3.4.0 CH Term v3.4
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Encounter 0..* Encounter CH Core Encounter
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.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
Encounter.Slices for identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..* Identifier Identifier(s) by which this encounter is known
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Encounter.Slices for identifier.identifier:VisitNumber This element is included in summaries. 0..* Identifier Visit number (Fallnummer)

Required Pattern: 
{
  "type" : {
    "coding" : [
      {
        "system" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203",
        "code" : "VN"
      }
    ]
  }
}
Encounter.Slices for identifier.identifier:VisitNumber.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.Slices for identifier.identifier:VisitNumber.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Encounter.Slices for identifier.identifier:VisitNumber.use This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
Encounter.Slices for identifier.identifier:VisitNumber.type This element is included in summaries. 0..1 CodeableConcept Description of identifier
Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
Encounter.Slices for identifier.identifier:VisitNumber.system This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
Encounter.Slices for identifier.identifier:VisitNumber.value This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
Encounter.Slices for identifier.identifier:VisitNumber.period This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Period Time period when id is/was valid for use
Encounter.Slices for identifier.identifier:VisitNumber.assigner This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that issued id (may be just text)
Encounter.status This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code planned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled +
Binding: EncounterStatus (required): Current state of the encounter.
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 AMB | IMP : See mapping from BFS Medizinische Statistik BFS Encounter Class to FHIR
Binding: ActEncounterCode (extensible): Classification of the encounter.
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: EncounterType (example): The type of encounter.
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 BFS Medizinische Statistik - Eintrittsart / Mode d’admission / Genere di ricovero
Binding: BFS Medizinische Statistik - 18 1.2.V03 - Eintrittsart / Mode d’admission / Genere di ricovero (extensible)
Encounter.subject This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(CH Core Patient | Group) The patient or group 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 ServiceRequest that initiated this encounter
Encounter.participant This element is included in summaries. 0..* BackboneElement List of participants involved in the encounter
Encounter.participant.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.participant.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.participant.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.participant.type This element is included in summaries. 0..* CodeableConcept Role of participant in encounter
Binding: ChCoreEncounterParticipationType (extensible)
Encounter.participant.period 0..1 Period Period of time during the encounter that the participant participated
Encounter.participant.individual This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(CH Core Practitioner | CH Core PractitionerRole | CH Core 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 the 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: EncounterReasonCodes (preferred): Reason why the encounter takes place.
Encounter.reasonReference This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(Condition | Procedure | Observation | ImmunizationRecommendation) Reason the encounter takes place (reference)
Encounter.diagnosis This element is included in summaries. 0..* BackboneElement The list of diagnosis relevant to this encounter
Encounter.diagnosis.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.diagnosis.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.diagnosis.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.diagnosis.condition This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Condition | Procedure) The diagnosis or procedure relevant to the encounter
Encounter.diagnosis.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.diagnosis.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 a healthcare service
Encounter.hospitalization.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.hospitalization.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.hospitalization.Slices for extension.extension:BfsAdmitRole 0..1 Coding BFS Medizinische Statistik - Einweisende Instanz
URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-bfs-ms-admitrole
Binding: BFS Medizinische Statistik - 19 1.2.V04 - Einweisende Instanz / Décision d’envoi / Istanza ricoverante (extensible): A set of codes advising a system or user which name in a set of names to select for a given purpose.
Encounter.hospitalization.Slices for extension.extension:accident 0..1 (Complex) Flag if hospitalization was due to an accident
URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-accident
Encounter.hospitalization.Slices for extension.extension:readmission 0..1 boolean Flag to indicate if it is a suspected readmission
URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-encounter-susp-readmission
Encounter.hospitalization.Slices for extension.extension:BfsMsEncounterType 0..1 Coding BFS Medizinische Statistik - Liegeklasse (Encounter Type)
URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-bfs-ms-encountertype
Binding: BFS Medizinische Statistik - 21 1.3.V02 - Klasse / Classe / Classe (extensible): A set of codes advising a system or user which name in a set of names to select for a given purpose.
Encounter.hospitalization.Slices for extension.extension:BfsDischargeDecision 0..1 Coding BFS Medizinische Statistik - Entscheid für Austritt
URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-bfs-ms-dischargedecision
Binding: BFS Medizinische Statistik - 27 1.5.V02 - Entscheid für Austritt / Décision de sortie / Décisione dell’uscita (extensible): A set of codes advising a system or user which name in a set of names to select for a given purpose.
Encounter.hospitalization.Slices for extension.extension:BfsDischargeDestination 0..1 Coding BFS Medizinische Statistik - Aufenthalt nach Austritt
URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-bfs-ms-dischargedestination
Binding: BFS Medizinische Statistik - 28 1.5.V03 - Aufenthalt nach Austritt / Séjour après la sortie / Destinazione dopo l’uscita (extensible): A set of codes advising a system or user which name in a set of names to select for a given purpose.
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(CH Core Location | CH Core Organization) The location/organization from which the patient came before admission
Encounter.hospitalization.admitSource 0..1 CodeableConcept BFS Medizinische Statistik - Aufenthaltsort vor dem Eintritt / Séjour avant l’admission / Luogo di soggiorno prima dell’ammissione
Binding: BFS Medizinische Statistik - 17 1.2.V02 - Aufenthaltsort vor dem Eintritt / Séjour avant l’admission / Luogo di soggiorno prima dell’ammissione (extensible)
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: Hl7VSReAdmissionIndicator (3.0.0) (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(CH Core Location | CH Core Organization) Location/organization to which the patient is discharged
Encounter.hospitalization.dischargeDisposition 0..1 CodeableConcept BFS Medizinische Statistik - Behandlung nach Austritt
Binding: BFS Medizinische Statistik - 29 1.5.V04 - Behandlung nach Austritt / Prise en charge après la sortie / Trattamento dopo l’uscita (preferred): BFS Medizinische Statistik - Behandlung nach Austritt
Encounter.location 0..* BackboneElement List of locations where the patient has been
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(CH Core Location) 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 Time period during which the patient was present at the location
Encounter.serviceProvider 0..1 Reference(CH Core Organization) The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter
Encounter.partOf 0..1 Reference(CH Core 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.identifier:VisitNumber.​use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.identifier:VisitNumber.​type Base extensible IdentifierType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.status Base required EncounterStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.statusHistory.​status Base required EncounterStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.class Base extensible ActEncounterCode 📦3.0.0 THO v7.4
Encounter.classHistory.​class Base extensible ActEncounterCode 📦3.0.0 THO v7.4
Encounter.type Base example Encounter type 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.serviceType Base example Service type 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.priority Base extensible BFS Medizinische Statistik - 18 1.2.V03 - Eintrittsart / Mode d’admission / Genere di ricovero 📦3.4.0 CH Term v3.4
Encounter.participant.​type Base extensible ChCoreEncounterParticipationType 📦3.4.0 CH Term v3.4
Encounter.reasonCode Base preferred Encounter Reason Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.diagnosis.​use Base preferred DiagnosisRole 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.hospitalization.​admitSource Base extensible BFS Medizinische Statistik - 17 1.2.V02 - Aufenthaltsort vor dem Eintritt / Séjour avant l’admission / Luogo di soggiorno prima dell’ammissione 📦3.4.0 CH Term v3.4
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 preferred BFS Medizinische Statistik - 29 1.5.V04 - Behandlung nach Austritt / Prise en charge après la sortie / Trattamento dopo l’uscita 📦3.4.0 CH Term v3.4
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()

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Encounter 0..* Encounter CH Core Encounter
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.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
Encounter.Slices for identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..* Identifier Identifier(s) by which this encounter is known
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Encounter.Slices for identifier.identifier:VisitNumber This element is included in summaries. 0..* Identifier Visit number (Fallnummer)

Required Pattern: 
{
  "type" : {
    "coding" : [
      {
        "system" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203",
        "code" : "VN"
      }
    ]
  }
}
Encounter.Slices for identifier.identifier:VisitNumber.use This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
Encounter.Slices for identifier.identifier:VisitNumber.system This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
Encounter.Slices for identifier.identifier:VisitNumber.value This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
Encounter.status This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code planned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled +
Binding: EncounterStatus (required): Current state of the encounter.
Encounter.class This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Coding AMB | IMP : See mapping from BFS Medizinische Statistik BFS Encounter Class to FHIR
Binding: ActEncounterCode (extensible): Classification of the encounter.
Encounter.priority 0..1 CodeableConcept BFS Medizinische Statistik - Eintrittsart / Mode d’admission / Genere di ricovero
Binding: BFS Medizinische Statistik - 18 1.2.V03 - Eintrittsart / Mode d’admission / Genere di ricovero (extensible)
Encounter.subject This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(CH Core Patient | Group) The patient or group present at the encounter
Encounter.serviceProvider 0..1 Reference(CH Core Organization) The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter
Encounter.partOf 0..1 Reference(CH Core Encounter) Another Encounter this encounter is part of

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Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Encounter.identifier:VisitNumber.​use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.status Base required EncounterStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.class Base extensible ActEncounterCode 📦3.0.0 THO v7.4
Encounter.priority Base extensible BFS Medizinische Statistik - 18 1.2.V03 - Eintrittsart / Mode d’admission / Genere di ricovero 📦3.4.0 CH Term v3.4

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 0..* Encounter CH Core Encounter
Encounter.Slices for identifier 0..* Identifier Identifier(s) by which this encounter is known
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this
Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Encounter.Slices for identifier.identifier:VisitNumber 0..* Identifier Visit number (Fallnummer)

Required Pattern: 
{
  "type" : {
    "coding" : [
      {
        "system" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203",
        "code" : "VN"
      }
    ]
  }
}
Encounter.Slices for identifier.identifier:VisitNumber.system 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Encounter.Slices for identifier.identifier:VisitNumber.value 1..1 string The value that is unique
Encounter.class 1..1 Coding AMB | IMP : See mapping from BFS Medizinische Statistik BFS Encounter Class to FHIR
Encounter.priority 0..1 CodeableConcept BFS Medizinische Statistik - Eintrittsart / Mode d’admission / Genere di ricovero
Binding: BFS Medizinische Statistik - 18 1.2.V03 - Eintrittsart / Mode d’admission / Genere di ricovero (extensible)
Encounter.subject 1..1 Reference(CH Core Patient | Group) The patient or group present at the encounter
Encounter.participant
Encounter.participant.type 0..* CodeableConcept Role of participant in encounter
Binding: ChCoreEncounterParticipationType (extensible)
Encounter.participant.individual 0..1 Reference(CH Core Practitioner | CH Core PractitionerRole | CH Core RelatedPerson) Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
Encounter.hospitalization
Encounter.hospitalization.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.hospitalization.Slices for extension.extension:BfsAdmitRole 0..1 Coding BFS Medizinische Statistik - Einweisende Instanz
URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-bfs-ms-admitrole
Binding: BFS Medizinische Statistik - 19 1.2.V04 - Einweisende Instanz / Décision d’envoi / Istanza ricoverante (extensible): A set of codes advising a system or user which name in a set of names to select for a given purpose.
Encounter.hospitalization.Slices for extension.extension:accident 0..1 (Complex) Flag if hospitalization was due to an accident
URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-accident
Encounter.hospitalization.Slices for extension.extension:readmission 0..1 boolean Flag to indicate if it is a suspected readmission
URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-encounter-susp-readmission
Encounter.hospitalization.Slices for extension.extension:BfsMsEncounterType 0..1 Coding BFS Medizinische Statistik - Liegeklasse (Encounter Type)
URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-bfs-ms-encountertype
Binding: BFS Medizinische Statistik - 21 1.3.V02 - Klasse / Classe / Classe (extensible): A set of codes advising a system or user which name in a set of names to select for a given purpose.
Encounter.hospitalization.Slices for extension.extension:BfsDischargeDecision 0..1 Coding BFS Medizinische Statistik - Entscheid für Austritt
URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-bfs-ms-dischargedecision
Binding: BFS Medizinische Statistik - 27 1.5.V02 - Entscheid für Austritt / Décision de sortie / Décisione dell’uscita (extensible): A set of codes advising a system or user which name in a set of names to select for a given purpose.
Encounter.hospitalization.Slices for extension.extension:BfsDischargeDestination 0..1 Coding BFS Medizinische Statistik - Aufenthalt nach Austritt
URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-bfs-ms-dischargedestination
Binding: BFS Medizinische Statistik - 28 1.5.V03 - Aufenthalt nach Austritt / Séjour après la sortie / Destinazione dopo l’uscita (extensible): A set of codes advising a system or user which name in a set of names to select for a given purpose.
Encounter.hospitalization.origin 0..1 Reference(CH Core Location | CH Core Organization) The location/organization from which the patient came before admission
Encounter.hospitalization.admitSource 0..1 CodeableConcept BFS Medizinische Statistik - Aufenthaltsort vor dem Eintritt / Séjour avant l’admission / Luogo di soggiorno prima dell’ammissione
Binding: BFS Medizinische Statistik - 17 1.2.V02 - Aufenthaltsort vor dem Eintritt / Séjour avant l’admission / Luogo di soggiorno prima dell’ammissione (extensible)
Encounter.hospitalization.destination 0..1 Reference(CH Core Location | CH Core Organization) Location/organization to which the patient is discharged
Encounter.hospitalization.dischargeDisposition 0..1 CodeableConcept BFS Medizinische Statistik - Behandlung nach Austritt
Binding: BFS Medizinische Statistik - 29 1.5.V04 - Behandlung nach Austritt / Prise en charge après la sortie / Trattamento dopo l’uscita (preferred): BFS Medizinische Statistik - Behandlung nach Austritt
Encounter.location
Encounter.location.location 1..1 Reference(CH Core Location) Location the encounter takes place
Encounter.serviceProvider 0..1 Reference(CH Core Organization) The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter
Encounter.partOf 0..1 Reference(CH Core Encounter) Another Encounter this encounter is part of

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Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Encounter.priority Base extensible BFS Medizinische Statistik - 18 1.2.V03 - Eintrittsart / Mode d’admission / Genere di ricovero 📦3.4.0 CH Term v3.4
Encounter.participant.​type Base extensible ChCoreEncounterParticipationType 📦3.4.0 CH Term v3.4
Encounter.hospitalization.​admitSource Base extensible BFS Medizinische Statistik - 17 1.2.V02 - Aufenthaltsort vor dem Eintritt / Séjour avant l’admission / Luogo di soggiorno prima dell’ammissione 📦3.4.0 CH Term v3.4
Encounter.hospitalization.​dischargeDisposition Base preferred BFS Medizinische Statistik - 29 1.5.V04 - Behandlung nach Austritt / Prise en charge après la sortie / Trattamento dopo l’uscita 📦3.4.0 CH Term v3.4

Snapshot ViewView

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: doco
Encounter 0..* Encounter CH Core Encounter
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.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
Encounter.Slices for identifier This element is included in summaries. 0..* Identifier Identifier(s) by which this encounter is known
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:$this

Slicing Note: The rules on this element (including its children) apply to all the slices, but are not repeated in them
Encounter.Slices for identifier.identifier:VisitNumber This element is included in summaries. 0..* Identifier Visit number (Fallnummer)

Required Pattern: 
{
  "type" : {
    "coding" : [
      {
        "system" : "http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v2-0203",
        "code" : "VN"
      }
    ]
  }
}
Encounter.Slices for identifier.identifier:VisitNumber.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.Slices for identifier.identifier:VisitNumber.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Encounter.Slices for identifier.identifier:VisitNumber.use This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..1 code usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known)
Binding: IdentifierUse (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known .
Encounter.Slices for identifier.identifier:VisitNumber.type This element is included in summaries. 0..1 CodeableConcept Description of identifier
Binding: Identifier Type Codes (extensible): A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose.
Encounter.Slices for identifier.identifier:VisitNumber.system This element is included in summaries. 1..1 uri The namespace for the identifier value
Example General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient
Encounter.Slices for identifier.identifier:VisitNumber.value This element is included in summaries. 1..1 string The value that is unique
Example General: 123456
Encounter.Slices for identifier.identifier:VisitNumber.period This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Period Time period when id is/was valid for use
Encounter.Slices for identifier.identifier:VisitNumber.assigner This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(Organization) Organization that issued id (may be just text)
Encounter.status This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 1..1 code planned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled +
Binding: EncounterStatus (required): Current state of the encounter.
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 AMB | IMP : See mapping from BFS Medizinische Statistik BFS Encounter Class to FHIR
Binding: ActEncounterCode (extensible): Classification of the encounter.
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: EncounterType (example): The type of encounter.
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 BFS Medizinische Statistik - Eintrittsart / Mode d’admission / Genere di ricovero
Binding: BFS Medizinische Statistik - 18 1.2.V03 - Eintrittsart / Mode d’admission / Genere di ricovero (extensible)
Encounter.subject This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(CH Core Patient | Group) The patient or group 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 ServiceRequest that initiated this encounter
Encounter.participant This element is included in summaries. 0..* BackboneElement List of participants involved in the encounter
Encounter.participant.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.participant.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.participant.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.participant.type This element is included in summaries. 0..* CodeableConcept Role of participant in encounter
Binding: ChCoreEncounterParticipationType (extensible)
Encounter.participant.period 0..1 Period Period of time during the encounter that the participant participated
Encounter.participant.individual This element is included in summaries. 0..1 Reference(CH Core Practitioner | CH Core PractitionerRole | CH Core 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 the 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: EncounterReasonCodes (preferred): Reason why the encounter takes place.
Encounter.reasonReference This element is included in summaries. 0..* Reference(Condition | Procedure | Observation | ImmunizationRecommendation) Reason the encounter takes place (reference)
Encounter.diagnosis This element is included in summaries. 0..* BackboneElement The list of diagnosis relevant to this encounter
Encounter.diagnosis.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.diagnosis.extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.diagnosis.modifierExtension This element is a modifier element. This element is included in summaries. 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.diagnosis.condition This element is included in summaries. 1..1 Reference(Condition | Procedure) The diagnosis or procedure relevant to the encounter
Encounter.diagnosis.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.diagnosis.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 a healthcare service
Encounter.hospitalization.id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.hospitalization.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.hospitalization.Slices for extension.extension:BfsAdmitRole 0..1 Coding BFS Medizinische Statistik - Einweisende Instanz
URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-bfs-ms-admitrole
Binding: BFS Medizinische Statistik - 19 1.2.V04 - Einweisende Instanz / Décision d’envoi / Istanza ricoverante (extensible): A set of codes advising a system or user which name in a set of names to select for a given purpose.
Encounter.hospitalization.Slices for extension.extension:accident 0..1 (Complex) Flag if hospitalization was due to an accident
URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-accident
Encounter.hospitalization.Slices for extension.extension:readmission 0..1 boolean Flag to indicate if it is a suspected readmission
URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-encounter-susp-readmission
Encounter.hospitalization.Slices for extension.extension:BfsMsEncounterType 0..1 Coding BFS Medizinische Statistik - Liegeklasse (Encounter Type)
URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-bfs-ms-encountertype
Binding: BFS Medizinische Statistik - 21 1.3.V02 - Klasse / Classe / Classe (extensible): A set of codes advising a system or user which name in a set of names to select for a given purpose.
Encounter.hospitalization.Slices for extension.extension:BfsDischargeDecision 0..1 Coding BFS Medizinische Statistik - Entscheid für Austritt
URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-bfs-ms-dischargedecision
Binding: BFS Medizinische Statistik - 27 1.5.V02 - Entscheid für Austritt / Décision de sortie / Décisione dell’uscita (extensible): A set of codes advising a system or user which name in a set of names to select for a given purpose.
Encounter.hospitalization.Slices for extension.extension:BfsDischargeDestination 0..1 Coding BFS Medizinische Statistik - Aufenthalt nach Austritt
URL: http://fhir.ch/ig/ch-core/StructureDefinition/ch-ext-bfs-ms-dischargedestination
Binding: BFS Medizinische Statistik - 28 1.5.V03 - Aufenthalt nach Austritt / Séjour après la sortie / Destinazione dopo l’uscita (extensible): A set of codes advising a system or user which name in a set of names to select for a given purpose.
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(CH Core Location | CH Core Organization) The location/organization from which the patient came before admission
Encounter.hospitalization.admitSource 0..1 CodeableConcept BFS Medizinische Statistik - Aufenthaltsort vor dem Eintritt / Séjour avant l’admission / Luogo di soggiorno prima dell’ammissione
Binding: BFS Medizinische Statistik - 17 1.2.V02 - Aufenthaltsort vor dem Eintritt / Séjour avant l’admission / Luogo di soggiorno prima dell’ammissione (extensible)
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: Hl7VSReAdmissionIndicator (3.0.0) (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(CH Core Location | CH Core Organization) Location/organization to which the patient is discharged
Encounter.hospitalization.dischargeDisposition 0..1 CodeableConcept BFS Medizinische Statistik - Behandlung nach Austritt
Binding: BFS Medizinische Statistik - 29 1.5.V04 - Behandlung nach Austritt / Prise en charge après la sortie / Trattamento dopo l’uscita (preferred): BFS Medizinische Statistik - Behandlung nach Austritt
Encounter.location 0..* BackboneElement List of locations where the patient has been
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(CH Core Location) 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 Time period during which the patient was present at the location
Encounter.serviceProvider 0..1 Reference(CH Core Organization) The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter
Encounter.partOf 0..1 Reference(CH Core 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.identifier:VisitNumber.​use Base required IdentifierUse 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.identifier:VisitNumber.​type Base extensible IdentifierType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.status Base required EncounterStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.statusHistory.​status Base required EncounterStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.class Base extensible ActEncounterCode 📦3.0.0 THO v7.4
Encounter.classHistory.​class Base extensible ActEncounterCode 📦3.0.0 THO v7.4
Encounter.type Base example Encounter type 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.serviceType Base example Service type 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.priority Base extensible BFS Medizinische Statistik - 18 1.2.V03 - Eintrittsart / Mode d’admission / Genere di ricovero 📦3.4.0 CH Term v3.4
Encounter.participant.​type Base extensible ChCoreEncounterParticipationType 📦3.4.0 CH Term v3.4
Encounter.reasonCode Base preferred Encounter Reason Codes 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.diagnosis.​use Base preferred DiagnosisRole 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.hospitalization.​admitSource Base extensible BFS Medizinische Statistik - 17 1.2.V02 - Aufenthaltsort vor dem Eintritt / Séjour avant l’admission / Luogo di soggiorno prima dell’ammissione 📦3.4.0 CH Term v3.4
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 preferred BFS Medizinische Statistik - 29 1.5.V04 - Behandlung nach Austritt / Prise en charge après la sortie / Trattamento dopo l’uscita 📦3.4.0 CH Term v3.4
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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