AU Base Implementation Guide
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This page is part of the Australian Base IG (v4.2.1-preview: QA Preview) based on FHIR (HL7® FHIR® Standard) R4. The current version which supersedes this version is 4.1.0. For a full list of available versions, see the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: AU Base Encounter

Official URL: http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/au-encounter Version: 4.2.1-preview
Standards status: Trial-use Maturity Level: 1 Computable Name: AUBaseEncounter

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This profile defines an encounter structure that localises core concepts, including terminology, 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.

Usage Notes

Usage:

Formal Views of Profile Content

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

This structure is derived from Encounter

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Encounter 0..* Encounter An encounter in an Australian healthcare context
... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... encounterDescription 0..1 string Description, overview or summary of an encounter
URL: http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/encounter-description
.... associatedHealthcareService 0..* Reference(HealthcareService) Associated healthcare service
URL: http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/associated-healthcareservice
... class 1..1 Coding Classification of patient encounter
Binding: ActEncounterCode - AU Extended (extensible)
... type 0..* CodeableConcept Specific type of encounter
Binding: Encounter Type . (preferred)
... hospitalization 0..1 BackboneElement Details about the admission to a healthcare service
.... dischargeDisposition 0..1 CodeableConcept Separation Mode
Binding: Separation Mode . (extensible)

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

PathConformanceValueSetURI
Encounter.classextensibleActEncounterCodeAUExtended
http://terminology.hl7.org.au/ValueSet/v3-ActEncounterCode-extended
from this IG
Encounter.typepreferredEncounterType .
https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-type-1
Encounter.serviceTypepreferredServiceType .
https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/service-type-1
Encounter.hospitalization.dischargeDispositionextensibleSeparationMode . (a valid code from https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/CodeSystem/separation-mode-1)
https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/separation-mode-1
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Encounter 0..* Encounter An encounter in an Australian healthcare context
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... encounterDescription 0..1 string Description, overview or summary of an encounter
URL: http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/encounter-description
.... associatedHealthcareService 0..* Reference(HealthcareService) Associated healthcare service
URL: http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/associated-healthcareservice
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... class Σ 1..1 Coding Classification of patient encounter
Binding: ActEncounterCode - AU Extended (extensible)
... type Σ 0..* CodeableConcept Specific type of encounter
Binding: Encounter Type . (preferred)
... serviceType Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept Specific type of service
Binding: Service Type . (preferred)
... hospitalization 0..1 BackboneElement Details about the admission to a healthcare service
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... dischargeDisposition 0..1 CodeableConcept Separation Mode
Binding: Separation Mode . (extensible)

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSetURI
Encounter.statusrequiredEncounterStatus
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-status|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Encounter.classextensibleActEncounterCodeAUExtended
http://terminology.hl7.org.au/ValueSet/v3-ActEncounterCode-extended
from this IG
Encounter.typepreferredEncounterType .
https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-type-1
Encounter.serviceTypepreferredServiceType .
https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/service-type-1
Encounter.hospitalization.dischargeDispositionextensibleSeparationMode . (a valid code from https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/CodeSystem/separation-mode-1)
https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/separation-mode-1

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
dom-2errorEncounterIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorEncounterIf 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-4errorEncounterIf 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-5errorEncounterIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practiceEncounterA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Encounter 0..* Encounter An encounter in an Australian healthcare context
... id Σ 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.

Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
... text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... encounterDescription 0..1 string Description, overview or summary of an encounter
URL: http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/encounter-description
.... associatedHealthcareService 0..* Reference(HealthcareService) Associated healthcare service
URL: http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/associated-healthcareservice
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier Σ 0..* Identifier Identifier(s) by which this encounter is known
... status ?!Σ 1..1 code planned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled +
Binding: EncounterStatus (required): Current state of the encounter.

... statusHistory 0..* BackboneElement List of past encounter statuses
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... status 1..1 code planned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled +
Binding: EncounterStatus (required): Current state of the encounter.

.... period 1..1 Period The time that the episode was in the specified status
... class Σ 1..1 Coding Classification of patient encounter
Binding: ActEncounterCode - AU Extended (extensible)
... classHistory 0..* BackboneElement List of past encounter classes
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... class 1..1 Coding inpatient | outpatient | ambulatory | emergency +
Binding: ActEncounterCode (extensible): Classification of the encounter.

.... period 1..1 Period The time that the episode was in the specified class
... type Σ 0..* CodeableConcept Specific type of encounter
Binding: Encounter Type . (preferred)
... serviceType Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept Specific type of service
Binding: Service Type . (preferred)
... priority 0..1 CodeableConcept Indicates the urgency of the encounter
Binding: ActPriority (example): Indicates the urgency of the encounter.

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


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


... reasonReference Σ 0..* Reference(Condition | Procedure | Observation | ImmunizationRecommendation) Reason the encounter takes place (reference)
... diagnosis Σ 0..* BackboneElement The list of diagnosis relevant to this encounter
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... condition Σ 1..1 Reference(Condition | Procedure) The diagnosis or procedure relevant to the encounter
.... 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.

.... rank 0..1 positiveInt Ranking 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..1 BackboneElement Details about the admission to a healthcare service
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... preAdmissionIdentifier 0..1 Identifier Pre-admission identifier
.... origin 0..1 Reference(Location | Organization) The location/organization from which the patient came before admission
.... admitSource 0..1 CodeableConcept From where patient was admitted (physician referral, transfer)
Binding: AdmitSource (preferred): From where the patient was admitted.

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

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


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


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


.... destination 0..1 Reference(Location | Organization) Location/organization to which the patient is discharged
.... dischargeDisposition 0..1 CodeableConcept Separation Mode
Binding: Separation Mode . (extensible)
... location 0..* BackboneElement List of locations where the patient has been
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... location 1..1 Reference(Location) Location the encounter takes place
.... status 0..1 code planned | active | reserved | completed
Binding: EncounterLocationStatus (required): The status of the 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.

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

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSetURI
Encounter.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages
from the FHIR Standard
Encounter.statusrequiredEncounterStatus
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-status|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Encounter.statusHistory.statusrequiredEncounterStatus
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-status|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Encounter.classextensibleActEncounterCodeAUExtended
http://terminology.hl7.org.au/ValueSet/v3-ActEncounterCode-extended
from this IG
Encounter.classHistory.classextensibleActEncounterCode
http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ActEncounterCode
Encounter.typepreferredEncounterType .
https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-type-1
Encounter.serviceTypepreferredServiceType .
https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/service-type-1
Encounter.priorityexampleActPriority
http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ActPriority
Encounter.participant.typeextensibleParticipantType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-participant-type
from the FHIR Standard
Encounter.reasonCodepreferredEncounterReasonCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-reason
from the FHIR Standard
Encounter.diagnosis.usepreferredDiagnosisRole
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/diagnosis-role
from the FHIR Standard
Encounter.hospitalization.admitSourcepreferredAdmitSource
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-admit-source
from the FHIR Standard
Encounter.hospitalization.reAdmissionexampleHl7VSReAdmissionIndicator
http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0092
Encounter.hospitalization.dietPreferenceexampleDiet
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-diet
from the FHIR Standard
Encounter.hospitalization.specialCourtesypreferredSpecialCourtesy
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-special-courtesy
from the FHIR Standard
Encounter.hospitalization.specialArrangementpreferredSpecialArrangements
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-special-arrangements
from the FHIR Standard
Encounter.hospitalization.dischargeDispositionextensibleSeparationMode . (a valid code from https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/CodeSystem/separation-mode-1)
https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/separation-mode-1
Encounter.location.statusrequiredEncounterLocationStatus
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-location-status|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Encounter.location.physicalTypeexampleLocationType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/location-physical-type
from the FHIR Standard

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
dom-2errorEncounterIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorEncounterIf 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-4errorEncounterIf 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-5errorEncounterIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practiceEncounterA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()

Differential View

This structure is derived from Encounter

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Encounter 0..* Encounter An encounter in an Australian healthcare context
... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... encounterDescription 0..1 string Description, overview or summary of an encounter
URL: http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/encounter-description
.... associatedHealthcareService 0..* Reference(HealthcareService) Associated healthcare service
URL: http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/associated-healthcareservice
... class 1..1 Coding Classification of patient encounter
Binding: ActEncounterCode - AU Extended (extensible)
... type 0..* CodeableConcept Specific type of encounter
Binding: Encounter Type . (preferred)
... hospitalization 0..1 BackboneElement Details about the admission to a healthcare service
.... dischargeDisposition 0..1 CodeableConcept Separation Mode
Binding: Separation Mode . (extensible)

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

PathConformanceValueSetURI
Encounter.classextensibleActEncounterCodeAUExtended
http://terminology.hl7.org.au/ValueSet/v3-ActEncounterCode-extended
from this IG
Encounter.typepreferredEncounterType .
https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-type-1
Encounter.serviceTypepreferredServiceType .
https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/service-type-1
Encounter.hospitalization.dischargeDispositionextensibleSeparationMode . (a valid code from https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/CodeSystem/separation-mode-1)
https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/separation-mode-1

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Encounter 0..* Encounter An encounter in an Australian healthcare context
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... encounterDescription 0..1 string Description, overview or summary of an encounter
URL: http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/encounter-description
.... associatedHealthcareService 0..* Reference(HealthcareService) Associated healthcare service
URL: http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/associated-healthcareservice
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... class Σ 1..1 Coding Classification of patient encounter
Binding: ActEncounterCode - AU Extended (extensible)
... type Σ 0..* CodeableConcept Specific type of encounter
Binding: Encounter Type . (preferred)
... serviceType Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept Specific type of service
Binding: Service Type . (preferred)
... hospitalization 0..1 BackboneElement Details about the admission to a healthcare service
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... dischargeDisposition 0..1 CodeableConcept Separation Mode
Binding: Separation Mode . (extensible)

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSetURI
Encounter.statusrequiredEncounterStatus
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-status|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Encounter.classextensibleActEncounterCodeAUExtended
http://terminology.hl7.org.au/ValueSet/v3-ActEncounterCode-extended
from this IG
Encounter.typepreferredEncounterType .
https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-type-1
Encounter.serviceTypepreferredServiceType .
https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/service-type-1
Encounter.hospitalization.dischargeDispositionextensibleSeparationMode . (a valid code from https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/CodeSystem/separation-mode-1)
https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/separation-mode-1

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
dom-2errorEncounterIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorEncounterIf 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-4errorEncounterIf 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-5errorEncounterIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practiceEncounterA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()

Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Encounter 0..* Encounter An encounter in an Australian healthcare context
... id Σ 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... meta Σ 0..1 Meta Metadata about the resource
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... language 0..1 code Language of the resource content
Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language.

Additional BindingsPurpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
... text 0..1 Narrative Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... encounterDescription 0..1 string Description, overview or summary of an encounter
URL: http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/encounter-description
.... associatedHealthcareService 0..* Reference(HealthcareService) Associated healthcare service
URL: http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/associated-healthcareservice
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier Σ 0..* Identifier Identifier(s) by which this encounter is known
... status ?!Σ 1..1 code planned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled +
Binding: EncounterStatus (required): Current state of the encounter.

... statusHistory 0..* BackboneElement List of past encounter statuses
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... status 1..1 code planned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled +
Binding: EncounterStatus (required): Current state of the encounter.

.... period 1..1 Period The time that the episode was in the specified status
... class Σ 1..1 Coding Classification of patient encounter
Binding: ActEncounterCode - AU Extended (extensible)
... classHistory 0..* BackboneElement List of past encounter classes
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... class 1..1 Coding inpatient | outpatient | ambulatory | emergency +
Binding: ActEncounterCode (extensible): Classification of the encounter.

.... period 1..1 Period The time that the episode was in the specified class
... type Σ 0..* CodeableConcept Specific type of encounter
Binding: Encounter Type . (preferred)
... serviceType Σ 0..1 CodeableConcept Specific type of service
Binding: Service Type . (preferred)
... priority 0..1 CodeableConcept Indicates the urgency of the encounter
Binding: ActPriority (example): Indicates the urgency of the encounter.

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


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


... reasonReference Σ 0..* Reference(Condition | Procedure | Observation | ImmunizationRecommendation) Reason the encounter takes place (reference)
... diagnosis Σ 0..* BackboneElement The list of diagnosis relevant to this encounter
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... condition Σ 1..1 Reference(Condition | Procedure) The diagnosis or procedure relevant to the encounter
.... 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.

.... rank 0..1 positiveInt Ranking 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..1 BackboneElement Details about the admission to a healthcare service
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... preAdmissionIdentifier 0..1 Identifier Pre-admission identifier
.... origin 0..1 Reference(Location | Organization) The location/organization from which the patient came before admission
.... admitSource 0..1 CodeableConcept From where patient was admitted (physician referral, transfer)
Binding: AdmitSource (preferred): From where the patient was admitted.

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

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


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


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


.... destination 0..1 Reference(Location | Organization) Location/organization to which the patient is discharged
.... dischargeDisposition 0..1 CodeableConcept Separation Mode
Binding: Separation Mode . (extensible)
... location 0..* BackboneElement List of locations where the patient has been
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... location 1..1 Reference(Location) Location the encounter takes place
.... status 0..1 code planned | active | reserved | completed
Binding: EncounterLocationStatus (required): The status of the 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.

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

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSetURI
Encounter.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages
from the FHIR Standard
Encounter.statusrequiredEncounterStatus
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-status|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Encounter.statusHistory.statusrequiredEncounterStatus
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-status|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Encounter.classextensibleActEncounterCodeAUExtended
http://terminology.hl7.org.au/ValueSet/v3-ActEncounterCode-extended
from this IG
Encounter.classHistory.classextensibleActEncounterCode
http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ActEncounterCode
Encounter.typepreferredEncounterType .
https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-type-1
Encounter.serviceTypepreferredServiceType .
https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/service-type-1
Encounter.priorityexampleActPriority
http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ActPriority
Encounter.participant.typeextensibleParticipantType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-participant-type
from the FHIR Standard
Encounter.reasonCodepreferredEncounterReasonCodes
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-reason
from the FHIR Standard
Encounter.diagnosis.usepreferredDiagnosisRole
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/diagnosis-role
from the FHIR Standard
Encounter.hospitalization.admitSourcepreferredAdmitSource
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-admit-source
from the FHIR Standard
Encounter.hospitalization.reAdmissionexampleHl7VSReAdmissionIndicator
http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0092
Encounter.hospitalization.dietPreferenceexampleDiet
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-diet
from the FHIR Standard
Encounter.hospitalization.specialCourtesypreferredSpecialCourtesy
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-special-courtesy
from the FHIR Standard
Encounter.hospitalization.specialArrangementpreferredSpecialArrangements
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-special-arrangements
from the FHIR Standard
Encounter.hospitalization.dischargeDispositionextensibleSeparationMode . (a valid code from https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/CodeSystem/separation-mode-1)
https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/separation-mode-1
Encounter.location.statusrequiredEncounterLocationStatus
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-location-status|4.0.1
from the FHIR Standard
Encounter.location.physicalTypeexampleLocationType
http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/location-physical-type
from the FHIR Standard

Constraints

IdGradePath(s)DetailsRequirements
dom-2errorEncounterIf the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources
: contained.contained.empty()
dom-3errorEncounterIf 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-4errorEncounterIf 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-5errorEncounterIf a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label
: contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6best practiceEncounterA resource should have narrative for robust management
: text.`div`.exists()
ele-1error**ALL** elementsAll FHIR elements must have a @value or children
: hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1error**ALL** extensionsMust have either extensions or value[x], not both
: extension.exists() != value.exists()

 

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