Australian Base Implementation Guide

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1.0 StructureDefinition-au-encounter

AU Base Encounter [FMM 1]

This profile defines an encounter structure including core localisation concepts for use in an Australian context. This profile is intended to be applicable for recording details of ambulatory and non-ambulatory patient encounters in an Australian healthcare context.

The purpose of this profile is to provide national level agreement on core localised concepts.

This profile does not force conformance to core localised concepts. It enables implementers and modellers to make their own rules, i.e. profiling, about how to support these concepts for specific implementation needs.

Extensions

Extensions used in this profile:

Conversion

NOTE: AU Base on STU3 included two extensions Encounter Origin Organisation, and Encounter Destination Organisation which are now no longer required as direct R4 support is available.

Examples

Admitted for elective bronchoscopy

Involved in a rear end motor vehicle accident

1.0.1 Formal Views of Profile Content

The official URL for this profile is: 

http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/au-encounter

This profile defines an encounter structure including core localisation concepts for use in an Australian context.

This profile builds on Encounter.

This profile was published on 2021-07-02 as a draft by Health Level Seven Australia (Patient Administration WG).

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

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Encounter 0..*EncounterAn encounter in an Australian healthcare context
... id Σ0..1stringLogical id of this artifact
... meta Σ0..1MetaMetadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
... language 0..1codeLanguage of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.

Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguagesMax Binding
... text 0..1NarrativeText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
... contained 0..*ResourceContained, inline Resources
... Slices for extension 0..*ExtensionExtension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
... encounter-description 0..1stringDescription, overview or summary of an encounter
URL: http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/encounter-description
... associated-healthcareservice 0..*Reference(HealthcareService)Associated healthcare service
URL: http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/associated-healthcareservice
... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier Σ0..*IdentifierIdentifier(s) by which this encounter is known
... status ?!Σ1..1codeplanned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled +
Binding: EncounterStatus (required): Current state of the encounter.

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

.... period 1..1PeriodThe time that the episode was in the specified status
... class Σ1..1CodingClassification of patient encounter
Binding: ActEncounterCode - AU Extended (extensible)
... classHistory 0..*BackboneElementList of past encounter classes
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... class 1..1Codinginpatient | outpatient | ambulatory | emergency +
Binding: ActEncounterCode (extensible): Classification of the encounter.

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


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

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

... subject Σ0..1Reference(Patient | Group)The patient or group present at the encounter
... episodeOfCare Σ0..*Reference(EpisodeOfCare)Episode(s) of care that this encounter should be recorded against
... basedOn 0..*Reference(ServiceRequest)The ServiceRequest that initiated this encounter
... participant Σ0..*BackboneElementList of participants involved in the encounter
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... type Σ0..*CodeableConceptRole of participant in encounter
Binding: ParticipantType (extensible): Role of participant in encounter.


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


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

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

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

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


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


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


.... destination 0..1Reference(Location | Organization)Location/organization to which the patient is discharged
.... dischargeDisposition 0..1CodeableConceptSeparation Mode
Binding: https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/separation-mode-1 (extensible)
... location 0..*BackboneElementList of locations where the patient has been
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... location 1..1Reference(Location)Location the encounter takes place
.... status 0..1codeplanned | active | reserved | completed
Binding: EncounterLocationStatus (required): The status of the location.

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

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

doco Documentation for this format

Differential View

Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Encounter 0..*EncounterAn encounter in an Australian healthcare context
... id Σ0..1stringLogical id of this artifact
... meta Σ0..1MetaMetadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
... language 0..1codeLanguage of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.

Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguagesMax Binding
... text 0..1NarrativeText summary of the resource, for human interpretation
... contained 0..*ResourceContained, inline Resources
... Slices for extension 0..*ExtensionExtension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
... encounter-description 0..1stringDescription, overview or summary of an encounter
URL: http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/encounter-description
... associated-healthcareservice 0..*Reference(HealthcareService)Associated healthcare service
URL: http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/associated-healthcareservice
... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier Σ0..*IdentifierIdentifier(s) by which this encounter is known
... status ?!Σ1..1codeplanned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled +
Binding: EncounterStatus (required): Current state of the encounter.

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

.... period 1..1PeriodThe time that the episode was in the specified status
... class Σ1..1CodingClassification of patient encounter
Binding: ActEncounterCode - AU Extended (extensible)
... classHistory 0..*BackboneElementList of past encounter classes
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... class 1..1Codinginpatient | outpatient | ambulatory | emergency +
Binding: ActEncounterCode (extensible): Classification of the encounter.

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


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

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

... subject Σ0..1Reference(Patient | Group)The patient or group present at the encounter
... episodeOfCare Σ0..*Reference(EpisodeOfCare)Episode(s) of care that this encounter should be recorded against
... basedOn 0..*Reference(ServiceRequest)The ServiceRequest that initiated this encounter
... participant Σ0..*BackboneElementList of participants involved in the encounter
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... type Σ0..*CodeableConceptRole of participant in encounter
Binding: ParticipantType (extensible): Role of participant in encounter.


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


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

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

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

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


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


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


.... destination 0..1Reference(Location | Organization)Location/organization to which the patient is discharged
.... dischargeDisposition 0..1CodeableConceptSeparation Mode
Binding: https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/separation-mode-1 (extensible)
... location 0..*BackboneElementList of locations where the patient has been
.... id 0..1stringUnique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... location 1..1Reference(Location)Location the encounter takes place
.... status 0..1codeplanned | active | reserved | completed
Binding: EncounterLocationStatus (required): The status of the location.

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

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

doco Documentation for this format

Downloads: StructureDefinition: (XML, JSON), Schema: XML Schematron

 

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