Profile Comparison between http://hl7.dk/fhir/core/StructureDefinition/dk-core-encounter vs http://hl7.dk/fhir/core/StructureDefinition/dk-core-encounter

Messages

Metadata

Name	Value		Comments
abstract	false
baseDefinition	http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Encounter
copyright
date	2026-05-30T15:15:22+02:00	2026-11-07T14:25:48+00:00	Values Differ
description	HL7 Denmark core profile for an encounter
experimental
fhirVersion	4.0.1
jurisdiction
jurisdiction / jurisdiction[0]	urn:iso:std:iso:3166#DK
kind	resource
name	DkCoreEncounter
publisher	HL7 Denmark
purpose
status	active	draft	Values Differ
title	Danish Core Encounter Profile
type	Encounter
url	http://hl7.dk/fhir/core/StructureDefinition/dk-core-encounter
version	3.7.0	3.8.0	Values Differ

Structure

Name	L Flags	L Card.	L Type	L Description & Constraints	R Flags	R Card.	R Type	R Description & Constraints	Comments
Encounter		0..*	Encounter	An interaction during which services are provided to the patient		0..*	Encounter	An interaction during which services are provided to the patient
Encounter.id	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact
Encounter.meta	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	Meta	Metadata about the resource	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	Meta	Metadata about the resource
Encounter.implicitRules	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ 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: ?? (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose ?? Max Binding		0..1	code	Language of the resource content Binding: ?? (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose ?? 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		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		0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
Encounter.Slices for extension		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url		0..*	Extension	Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
Encounter.modifierExtension	?! This element is a modifier element.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored	?! This element is a modifier element.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
Encounter.identifier	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Identifier	Identifier(s) by which this encounter is known	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Identifier	Identifier(s) by which this encounter is known
Encounter.status	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	code	planned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled + Binding: ?? (required): Current state of the encounter.	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	code	planned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled + Binding: ?? (required): Current state of the encounter.
Encounter.statusHistory		0..*	BackboneElement	List of past encounter statuses		0..*	BackboneElement	List of past encounter statuses
Encounter.statusHistory.id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.statusHistory.extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.statusHistory.modifierExtension	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ 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: ?? (required): Current state of the encounter.		1..1	code	planned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled + Binding: ?? (required): Current state of the encounter.
Encounter.statusHistory.period		1..1	Period	The time that the episode was in the specified status		1..1	Period	The time that the episode was in the specified status
Encounter.class	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	Coding	Classification of patient encounter Binding: ?? (extensible): Classification of the encounter.	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	Coding	Classification of patient encounter Binding: ?? (extensible): Classification of the encounter.
Encounter.classHistory		0..*	BackboneElement	List of past encounter classes		0..*	BackboneElement	List of past encounter classes
Encounter.classHistory.id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.classHistory.extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.classHistory.modifierExtension	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ 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: ?? (extensible): Classification of the encounter.		1..1	Coding	inpatient | outpatient | ambulatory | emergency + Binding: ?? (extensible): Classification of the encounter.
Encounter.classHistory.period		1..1	Period	The time that the episode was in the specified class		1..1	Period	The time that the episode was in the specified class
Encounter.type	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	CodeableConcept	Specific type of encounter Binding: ?? (example): The type of encounter.	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	CodeableConcept	Specific type of encounter Binding: ?? (example): The type of encounter.
Encounter.serviceType	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	CodeableConcept	Specific type of service Binding: ?? (example): Broad categorization of the service that is to be provided.	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	CodeableConcept	Specific type of service Binding: ?? (example): Broad categorization of the service that is to be provided.
Encounter.priority		0..1	CodeableConcept	Indicates the urgency of the encounter Binding: ?? (extensible)		0..1	CodeableConcept	Indicates the urgency of the encounter Binding: ?? (extensible)
Encounter.subject	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	Reference(Danish Core Patient Profile)	The patient or group present at the encounter	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	Reference(Danish Core Patient Profile)	The patient or group present at the encounter
Encounter.episodeOfCare	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Reference(EpisodeOfCare)	Episode(s) of care that this encounter should be recorded against	Σ 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		0..*	Reference(ServiceRequest)	The ServiceRequest that initiated this encounter
Encounter.participant	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	BackboneElement	List of participants involved in the encounter	Σ 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		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.participant.extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.participant.modifierExtension	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.participant.type	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	CodeableConcept	Role of participant in encounter Binding: ?? (extensible): Role of participant in encounter.	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	CodeableConcept	Role of participant in encounter Binding: ?? (extensible): Role of participant in encounter.
Encounter.participant.period		0..1	Period	Period of time during the encounter that the participant participated		0..1	Period	Period of time during the encounter that the participant participated
Encounter.participant.individual	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson)	Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..1	Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson)	Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
Encounter.appointment	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Reference(Appointment)	The appointment that scheduled this encounter	Σ 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		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)		0..1	Duration	Quantity of time the encounter lasted (less time absent)
Encounter.reasonCode	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	CodeableConcept	Coded reason the encounter takes place Binding: ?? (preferred): Reason why the encounter takes place.	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	CodeableConcept	Coded reason the encounter takes place Binding: ?? (preferred): Reason why the encounter takes place.
Encounter.reasonReference	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Reference(Condition | Procedure | Observation | ImmunizationRecommendation)	Reason the encounter takes place (reference)	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Reference(Condition | Procedure | Observation | ImmunizationRecommendation)	Reason the encounter takes place (reference)
Encounter.diagnosis	Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	BackboneElement	The list of diagnosis relevant to this encounter	Σ 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		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.diagnosis.extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.diagnosis.modifierExtension	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.diagnosis.condition	Σ This element is included in summaries.	1..1	Reference(Condition | Procedure)	The diagnosis or procedure relevant to the encounter	Σ 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: ?? (preferred): The type of diagnosis this condition represents.		0..1	CodeableConcept	Role that this diagnosis has within the encounter (e.g. admission, billing, discharge …) Binding: ?? (preferred): The type of diagnosis this condition represents.
Encounter.diagnosis.rank		0..1	positiveInt	Ranking of the diagnosis (for each role type)		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		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		0..1	BackboneElement	Details about the admission to a healthcare service
Encounter.hospitalization.id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.hospitalization.extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.hospitalization.modifierExtension	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ 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		0..1	Identifier	Pre-admission identifier
Encounter.hospitalization.origin		0..1	Reference(Location | Organization)	The location/organization from which the patient came before admission		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: ?? (preferred): From where the patient was admitted.		0..1	CodeableConcept	From where patient was admitted (physician referral, transfer) Binding: ?? (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: ?? (example): The reason for re-admission of this hospitalization encounter.		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: ?? (example): The reason for re-admission of this hospitalization encounter.
Encounter.hospitalization.dietPreference		0..*	CodeableConcept	Diet preferences reported by the patient Binding: ?? (example): Medical, cultural or ethical food preferences to help with catering requirements.		0..*	CodeableConcept	Diet preferences reported by the patient Binding: ?? (example): Medical, cultural or ethical food preferences to help with catering requirements.
Encounter.hospitalization.specialCourtesy		0..*	CodeableConcept	Special courtesies (VIP, board member) Binding: ?? (preferred): Special courtesies.		0..*	CodeableConcept	Special courtesies (VIP, board member) Binding: ?? (preferred): Special courtesies.
Encounter.hospitalization.specialArrangement		0..*	CodeableConcept	Wheelchair, translator, stretcher, etc. Binding: ?? (preferred): Special arrangements.		0..*	CodeableConcept	Wheelchair, translator, stretcher, etc. Binding: ?? (preferred): Special arrangements.
Encounter.hospitalization.destination		0..1	Reference(Location | Organization)	Location/organization to which the patient is discharged		0..1	Reference(Location | Organization)	Location/organization to which the patient is discharged
Encounter.hospitalization.dischargeDisposition		0..1	CodeableConcept	Category or kind of location after discharge Binding: ?? (example): Discharge Disposition.		0..1	CodeableConcept	Category or kind of location after discharge Binding: ?? (example): Discharge Disposition.
Encounter.location		0..*	BackboneElement	List of locations where the patient has been		0..*	BackboneElement	List of locations where the patient has been
Encounter.location.id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
Encounter.location.extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
Encounter.location.modifierExtension	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized	?! This element is a modifier element. Σ This element is included in summaries.	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
Encounter.location.location		1..1	Reference(Location)	Location the encounter takes place		1..1	Reference(Location)	Location the encounter takes place
Encounter.location.status		0..1	code	planned | active | reserved | completed Binding: ?? (required): The status of the location.		0..1	code	planned | active | reserved | completed Binding: ?? (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: ?? (example): Physical form of the location.		0..1	CodeableConcept	The physical type of the location (usually the level in the location hierachy - bed room ward etc.) Binding: ?? (example): Physical form of the location.
Encounter.location.period		0..1	Period	Time period during which the patient was present at the location		0..1	Period	Time period during which the patient was present at the location
Encounter.serviceProvider		0..1	Reference(Danish Core Organization Profile)	The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter		0..1	Reference(Danish Core Organization Profile)	The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter
Encounter.partOf		0..1	Reference(Encounter)	Another Encounter this encounter is part of		0..1	Reference(Encounter)	Another Encounter this encounter is part of
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