AU Core Implementation Guide
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This page is part of the AU Core Implementation Guide 0.1.0 Draft. It is based on AU Base 4.1.0. For a full list of available versions, see the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: AU Core Encounter

Official URL: http://hl7.org.au/fhir/core/StructureDefinition/au-core-encounter Version: 0.1.0-draft
Standards status: Draft Maturity Level: 0 Computable Name: AUCoreEncounter

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​This profile sets minimum expectations for an Encounter resource to record, search, and fetch basic encounter information for a patient. It is based on the AU Base Encounter profile and identifies the additional mandatory core elements, extensions, vocabularies and value sets that SHALL be present in the Encounter when conforming to this profile. It provides the floor for standards development for specific uses cases in an Australian context.

Example usage scenarios

The following are example usage scenarios for this profile:

  • Query for a specific patient encounter
  • Query for all patient encounters
  • Record or update a patient encounter

Profile specific implementation guidance

  • TBD

Usage:

Formal Views of Profile Content

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

This structure is derived from AUBaseEncounter

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Encounter 0..*AUBaseEncounterAn encounter in an Australian healthcare context
... extension:encounterDescription S0..1EncounterDescriptionDescription, overview or summary of an encounter
... identifier S0..*IdentifierIdentifier(s) by which this encounter is known
... status S1..1codeplanned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled +
... type S0..*CodeableConceptSpecific type of encounter
Binding: https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-type-1 (preferred)
... serviceType S0..1CodeableConceptSpecific type of service
Binding: https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/service-type-1 (preferred)
... subject S1..1Reference(AU Core Patient)The patient or group present at the encounter
... participant S0..*BackboneElementList of participants involved in the encounter
.... type S0..*CodeableConceptRole of participant in encounter
.... individual S0..1Reference(AU Core Practitioner | AU Core PractitionerRole | AU Core RelatedPerson)Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
... period S1..1PeriodThe start and end time of the encounter
... reasonCode S0..*CodeableConceptCoded reason the encounter takes place
... reasonReference[x] S0..*Reference(AU Core Condition | AU Core Observation | AU Core Procedure)Reason the encounter takes place (reference)
... hospitalization S0..1BackboneElementDetails about the admission to a healthcare service
.... dischargeDisposition S0..1CodeableConceptSeparation Mode
... location S0..*BackboneElementList of locations where the patient has been
.... location S1..1Reference(AU Core Location)Location the encounter takes place
... serviceProvider S0..1Reference(AU Core Organization)The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

PathConformanceValueSet
Encounter.typepreferredhttps://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-type-1
Encounter.serviceTypepreferredhttps://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/service-type-1
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Encounter 0..*AUBaseEncounterAn encounter in an Australian healthcare context
... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
... encounterDescription S0..1stringDescription, 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
... identifier SΣ0..*IdentifierIdentifier(s) by which this encounter is known
... status ?!SΣ1..1codeplanned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled +
Binding: EncounterStatus (required): Current state of the encounter.

... class SΣ1..1CodingClassification of patient encounter
Binding: ActEncounterCode - AU Extended (extensible)
... type SΣ0..*CodeableConceptSpecific type of encounter
Binding: https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-type-1 (preferred)
... serviceType SΣ0..1CodeableConceptSpecific type of service
Binding: https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/service-type-1 (preferred)
... subject SΣ1..1Reference(AU Core Patient)The patient or group present at the encounter
... participant SΣ0..*BackboneElementList of participants involved in the encounter
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... type SΣ0..*CodeableConceptRole of participant in encounter
Binding: ParticipantType (extensible): Role of participant in encounter.


.... individual SΣ0..1Reference(AU Core Practitioner | AU Core PractitionerRole | AU Core RelatedPerson)Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
... period S1..1PeriodThe start and end time of the encounter
... reasonCode SΣ0..*CodeableConceptCoded reason the encounter takes place
Binding: EncounterReasonCodes (preferred): Reason why the encounter takes place.


... reasonReference SΣ0..*Reference(AU Core Condition | AU Core Observation | AU Core Procedure)Reason the encounter takes place (reference)
... hospitalization S0..1BackboneElementDetails about the admission to a healthcare service
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... dischargeDisposition S0..1CodeableConceptSeparation Mode
Binding: https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/separation-mode-1 (extensible)
... location S0..*BackboneElementList of locations where the patient has been
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... location S1..1Reference(AU Core Location)Location the encounter takes place
... serviceProvider S0..1Reference(AU Core Organization)The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet
Encounter.statusrequiredEncounterStatus
Encounter.classextensibleActEncounterCodeAUExtended
Encounter.typepreferredhttps://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-type-1
Encounter.serviceTypepreferredhttps://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/service-type-1
Encounter.participant.typeextensibleParticipantType
Encounter.reasonCodepreferredEncounterReasonCodes
Encounter.hospitalization.dischargeDispositionextensiblehttps://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/separation-mode-1
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Encounter 0..*AUBaseEncounterAn encounter in an Australian healthcare context
... id Σ0..1idLogical 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
... encounterDescription S0..1stringDescription, 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..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier SΣ0..*IdentifierIdentifier(s) by which this encounter is known
... status ?!SΣ1..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 SΣ1..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 SΣ0..*CodeableConceptSpecific type of encounter
Binding: https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-type-1 (preferred)
... serviceType SΣ0..1CodeableConceptSpecific type of service
Binding: https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/service-type-1 (preferred)
... priority 0..1CodeableConceptIndicates the urgency of the encounter
Binding: ActPriority (example): Indicates the urgency of the encounter.

... subject SΣ1..1Reference(AU Core Patient)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 SΣ0..*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 SΣ0..*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 SΣ0..1Reference(AU Core Practitioner | AU Core PractitionerRole | AU Core RelatedPerson)Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
... appointment Σ0..*Reference(Appointment)The appointment that scheduled this encounter
... period S1..1PeriodThe start and end time of the encounter
... length 0..1DurationQuantity of time the encounter lasted (less time absent)
... reasonCode SΣ0..*CodeableConceptCoded reason the encounter takes place
Binding: EncounterReasonCodes (preferred): Reason why the encounter takes place.


... reasonReference SΣ0..*Reference(AU Core Condition | AU Core Observation | AU Core Procedure)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 S0..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 S0..1CodeableConceptSeparation Mode
Binding: https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/separation-mode-1 (extensible)
... location S0..*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 S1..1Reference(AU Core 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 S0..1Reference(AU Core Organization)The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter
... partOf 0..1Reference(Encounter)Another Encounter this encounter is part of

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet
Encounter.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Encounter.statusrequiredEncounterStatus
Encounter.statusHistory.statusrequiredEncounterStatus
Encounter.classextensibleActEncounterCodeAUExtended
Encounter.classHistory.classextensibleActEncounterCode
Encounter.typepreferredhttps://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-type-1
Encounter.serviceTypepreferredhttps://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/service-type-1
Encounter.priorityexampleActPriority
Encounter.participant.typeextensibleParticipantType
Encounter.reasonCodepreferredEncounterReasonCodes
Encounter.diagnosis.usepreferredDiagnosisRole
Encounter.hospitalization.admitSourcepreferredAdmitSource
Encounter.hospitalization.reAdmissionexampleHl7VSReAdmissionIndicator
Encounter.hospitalization.dietPreferenceexampleDiet
Encounter.hospitalization.specialCourtesypreferredSpecialCourtesy
Encounter.hospitalization.specialArrangementpreferredSpecialArrangements
Encounter.hospitalization.dischargeDispositionextensiblehttps://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/separation-mode-1
Encounter.location.statusrequiredEncounterLocationStatus
Encounter.location.physicalTypeexampleLocationType

Differential View

This structure is derived from AUBaseEncounter

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Encounter 0..*AUBaseEncounterAn encounter in an Australian healthcare context
... extension:encounterDescription S0..1EncounterDescriptionDescription, overview or summary of an encounter
... identifier S0..*IdentifierIdentifier(s) by which this encounter is known
... status S1..1codeplanned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled +
... type S0..*CodeableConceptSpecific type of encounter
Binding: https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-type-1 (preferred)
... serviceType S0..1CodeableConceptSpecific type of service
Binding: https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/service-type-1 (preferred)
... subject S1..1Reference(AU Core Patient)The patient or group present at the encounter
... participant S0..*BackboneElementList of participants involved in the encounter
.... type S0..*CodeableConceptRole of participant in encounter
.... individual S0..1Reference(AU Core Practitioner | AU Core PractitionerRole | AU Core RelatedPerson)Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
... period S1..1PeriodThe start and end time of the encounter
... reasonCode S0..*CodeableConceptCoded reason the encounter takes place
... reasonReference[x] S0..*Reference(AU Core Condition | AU Core Observation | AU Core Procedure)Reason the encounter takes place (reference)
... hospitalization S0..1BackboneElementDetails about the admission to a healthcare service
.... dischargeDisposition S0..1CodeableConceptSeparation Mode
... location S0..*BackboneElementList of locations where the patient has been
.... location S1..1Reference(AU Core Location)Location the encounter takes place
... serviceProvider S0..1Reference(AU Core Organization)The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

PathConformanceValueSet
Encounter.typepreferredhttps://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-type-1
Encounter.serviceTypepreferredhttps://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/service-type-1

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Encounter 0..*AUBaseEncounterAn encounter in an Australian healthcare context
... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
... encounterDescription S0..1stringDescription, 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
... identifier SΣ0..*IdentifierIdentifier(s) by which this encounter is known
... status ?!SΣ1..1codeplanned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled +
Binding: EncounterStatus (required): Current state of the encounter.

... class SΣ1..1CodingClassification of patient encounter
Binding: ActEncounterCode - AU Extended (extensible)
... type SΣ0..*CodeableConceptSpecific type of encounter
Binding: https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-type-1 (preferred)
... serviceType SΣ0..1CodeableConceptSpecific type of service
Binding: https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/service-type-1 (preferred)
... subject SΣ1..1Reference(AU Core Patient)The patient or group present at the encounter
... participant SΣ0..*BackboneElementList of participants involved in the encounter
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... type SΣ0..*CodeableConceptRole of participant in encounter
Binding: ParticipantType (extensible): Role of participant in encounter.


.... individual SΣ0..1Reference(AU Core Practitioner | AU Core PractitionerRole | AU Core RelatedPerson)Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
... period S1..1PeriodThe start and end time of the encounter
... reasonCode SΣ0..*CodeableConceptCoded reason the encounter takes place
Binding: EncounterReasonCodes (preferred): Reason why the encounter takes place.


... reasonReference SΣ0..*Reference(AU Core Condition | AU Core Observation | AU Core Procedure)Reason the encounter takes place (reference)
... hospitalization S0..1BackboneElementDetails about the admission to a healthcare service
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... dischargeDisposition S0..1CodeableConceptSeparation Mode
Binding: https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/separation-mode-1 (extensible)
... location S0..*BackboneElementList of locations where the patient has been
.... modifierExtension ?!Σ0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
.... location S1..1Reference(AU Core Location)Location the encounter takes place
... serviceProvider S0..1Reference(AU Core Organization)The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet
Encounter.statusrequiredEncounterStatus
Encounter.classextensibleActEncounterCodeAUExtended
Encounter.typepreferredhttps://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-type-1
Encounter.serviceTypepreferredhttps://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/service-type-1
Encounter.participant.typeextensibleParticipantType
Encounter.reasonCodepreferredEncounterReasonCodes
Encounter.hospitalization.dischargeDispositionextensiblehttps://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/separation-mode-1

Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Encounter 0..*AUBaseEncounterAn encounter in an Australian healthcare context
... id Σ0..1idLogical 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
... encounterDescription S0..1stringDescription, 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..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
... identifier SΣ0..*IdentifierIdentifier(s) by which this encounter is known
... status ?!SΣ1..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 SΣ1..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 SΣ0..*CodeableConceptSpecific type of encounter
Binding: https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-type-1 (preferred)
... serviceType SΣ0..1CodeableConceptSpecific type of service
Binding: https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/service-type-1 (preferred)
... priority 0..1CodeableConceptIndicates the urgency of the encounter
Binding: ActPriority (example): Indicates the urgency of the encounter.

... subject SΣ1..1Reference(AU Core Patient)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 SΣ0..*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 SΣ0..*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 SΣ0..1Reference(AU Core Practitioner | AU Core PractitionerRole | AU Core RelatedPerson)Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
... appointment Σ0..*Reference(Appointment)The appointment that scheduled this encounter
... period S1..1PeriodThe start and end time of the encounter
... length 0..1DurationQuantity of time the encounter lasted (less time absent)
... reasonCode SΣ0..*CodeableConceptCoded reason the encounter takes place
Binding: EncounterReasonCodes (preferred): Reason why the encounter takes place.


... reasonReference SΣ0..*Reference(AU Core Condition | AU Core Observation | AU Core Procedure)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 S0..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 S0..1CodeableConceptSeparation Mode
Binding: https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/separation-mode-1 (extensible)
... location S0..*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 S1..1Reference(AU Core 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 S0..1Reference(AU Core Organization)The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter
... partOf 0..1Reference(Encounter)Another Encounter this encounter is part of

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet
Encounter.languagepreferredCommonLanguages
Additional Bindings Purpose
AllLanguages Max Binding
Encounter.statusrequiredEncounterStatus
Encounter.statusHistory.statusrequiredEncounterStatus
Encounter.classextensibleActEncounterCodeAUExtended
Encounter.classHistory.classextensibleActEncounterCode
Encounter.typepreferredhttps://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-type-1
Encounter.serviceTypepreferredhttps://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/service-type-1
Encounter.priorityexampleActPriority
Encounter.participant.typeextensibleParticipantType
Encounter.reasonCodepreferredEncounterReasonCodes
Encounter.diagnosis.usepreferredDiagnosisRole
Encounter.hospitalization.admitSourcepreferredAdmitSource
Encounter.hospitalization.reAdmissionexampleHl7VSReAdmissionIndicator
Encounter.hospitalization.dietPreferenceexampleDiet
Encounter.hospitalization.specialCourtesypreferredSpecialCourtesy
Encounter.hospitalization.specialArrangementpreferredSpecialArrangements
Encounter.hospitalization.dischargeDispositionextensiblehttps://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/ValueSet/separation-mode-1
Encounter.location.statusrequiredEncounterLocationStatus
Encounter.location.physicalTypeexampleLocationType

 

Other representations of profile: CSV, Excel, Schematron

Notes:

Below is an overview of the mandatory and optional search parameters. FHIR search operations and the syntax used to describe the interactions is described here.

Name Type Conformance Description Path
TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

Mandatory Search Parameters

The following search parameters and search parameter combinations SHALL be supported:

Optional Search Parameters

The following search parameters and search parameter combinations SHOULD be supported: