## Profile Comparison between http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/au-encounter vs http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/au-encounter

Left: | AU Base Encounter (http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/au-encounter)
Right: | AU Base Encounter (http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/au-encounter)

### Messages

Information | Encounter.reasonCode | Example/preferred bindings differ at Encounter.reasonCode using binding from AUBaseEncounter

### Metadata

Name | Value | Comments
--- | --- | ---
abstract | false |
baseDefinition | http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Encounter |
copyright | HL7 Australia© 2018+; Licensed Under Creative Commons No Rights Reserved. |
description | 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](http://hl7.org/fhir/profiling.html), about how to support these concepts for specific implementation needs. |
experimental |  |
fhirVersion | 4.0.1 |
jurisdiction |  |
jurisdiction[0] | urn:iso:std:iso:3166#AU |
kind | resource |
name | AUBaseEncounter |
publisher | HL7 Australia |
purpose |  |
status | active |
title | AU Base Encounter |
type | Encounter |
url | http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/au-encounter |

### Structure

Name | L Flags | L Card. | L Type | L Description & Constraints | R Flags | R Card. | R Type | R Description & Constraints | Comments
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Encounter |  | 0..* | Encounter | An encounter in an Australian healthcare context |  | 0..* | Encounter | An encounter in an Australian healthcare context |
id | Σ | 0..1 | id | Logical id of this artifact | Σ | 0..1 | id | Logical id of this artifact |
meta | Σ | 0..1 | Meta | Metadata about the resource | Σ | 0..1 | Meta | Metadata about the resource |
implicitRules | ?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created | ?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created |
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
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 |
contained |  | 0..* | Resource | Contained, inline Resources |  | 0..* | Resource | Contained, inline Resources |
Slices for extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url |  | 0..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url |
modifierExtension | ?! | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored | ?! | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored |
identifier | Σ | 0..* | Identifier | Identifier(s) by which this encounter is known | 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: ?? (required): Current state of the encounter. | ?!Σ | 1..1 | code | planned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled + Binding: ?? (required): Current state of the encounter. |
statusHistory |  | 0..* | BackboneElement | List of past encounter statuses |  | 0..* | BackboneElement | List of past encounter statuses |
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized |
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. |
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 |
class | Σ | 1..1 | Coding | Classification of patient encounter Binding: ?? (extensible) | Σ | 1..1 | Coding | Classification of patient encounter Binding: ?? (extensible) |
classHistory |  | 0..* | BackboneElement | List of past encounter classes |  | 0..* | BackboneElement | List of past encounter classes |
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized |
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. |
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 |
type | Σ | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Specific type of encounter Binding: ?? (preferred) | Σ | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Specific type of encounter Binding: ?? (preferred) |
serviceType | Σ | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Specific type of service Binding: ?? (preferred) | Σ | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Specific type of service Binding: ?? (preferred) |
priority |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Indicates the urgency of the encounter Binding: ?? (example): Indicates the urgency of the encounter. |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Indicates the urgency of the encounter Binding: ?? (example): Indicates the urgency of the encounter. |
subject | Σ | 0..1 | Reference(Patient | Group) | The patient or group present at the encounter | 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 | 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 |  | 0..* | Reference(ServiceRequest) | The ServiceRequest that initiated this encounter |
participant | Σ | 0..* | BackboneElement | List of participants involved in the encounter | Σ | 0..* | BackboneElement | List of participants involved in the encounter |
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized |
type | Σ | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Role of participant in encounter Binding: ?? (extensible): Role of participant in encounter. | Σ | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Role of participant in encounter Binding: ?? (extensible): Role of participant in encounter. |
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 |
individual | Σ | 0..1 | Reference(Practitioner | PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson) | Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient | 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 | Σ | 0..* | Reference(Appointment) | The appointment that scheduled this encounter |
period |  | 0..1 | Period | The start and end time of the encounter |  | 0..1 | Period | The start and end time of the 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) |
reasonCode | Σ | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Coded reason the encounter takes place Binding: ?? (preferred): Reason why the encounter takes place. | Σ | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Coded reason the encounter takes place Binding: ?? (preferred) | Example/preferred bindings differ at Encounter.reasonCode using binding from AUBaseEncounter
reasonReference | Σ | 0..* | Reference(Condition | Procedure | Observation | ImmunizationRecommendation) | Reason the encounter takes place (reference) | 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 | Σ | 0..* | BackboneElement | The list of diagnosis relevant to this encounter |
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | ?!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 | 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: ?? (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. |
rank |  | 0..1 | positiveInt | Ranking of the diagnosis (for each role type) |  | 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 |  | 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 |  | 0..1 | BackboneElement | Details about the admission to a healthcare service |
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized |
preAdmissionIdentifier |  | 0..1 | Identifier | Pre-admission identifier |  | 0..1 | Identifier | Pre-admission identifier |
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 |
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. |
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. |
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. |
specialCourtesy |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Special courtesies (VIP, board member) Binding: ?? (preferred): Special courtesies. |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Special courtesies (VIP, board member) Binding: ?? (preferred): Special courtesies. |
specialArrangement |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Wheelchair, translator, stretcher, etc. Binding: ?? (preferred): Special arrangements. |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Wheelchair, translator, stretcher, etc. Binding: ?? (preferred): Special arrangements. |
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 |
dischargeDisposition |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Separation Mode Binding: ?? (extensible) |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Separation Mode Binding: ?? (extensible) |
location |  | 0..* | BackboneElement | List of locations where the patient has been |  | 0..* | BackboneElement | List of locations where the patient has been |
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized |
location |  | 1..1 | Reference(Location) | Location the encounter takes place |  | 1..1 | Reference(Location) | Location the encounter takes place |
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. |
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. |
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 |
serviceProvider |  | 0..1 | Reference(Organization) | The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter |  | 0..1 | Reference(Organization) | The organization (facility) responsible for this 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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