Finnish Base Profiles
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This page is part of the Finnish Base Profiles (v1.0.0: STU 1) based on FHIR R4. This is the current published version. For a full list of available versions, see the Directory of published versions

Resource Profile: FI Base Encounter

Official URL: https://hl7.fi/fhir/finnish-base-profiles/StructureDefinition/fi-base-encounter Version: 1.0.0
Active as of 2023-11-10 Computable Name: FiBaseEncounter

This is the Finnish base profile for the Encounter resource.

Scope and Usage

The Finnish Core Encounter profile is intended to encapsulate the most common and basic data model of encounters in Finnish healthcare systems. The profile also defines encounter’s relation to the Kanta registry. As such the profile should be usable in most Finnish contexts.

Relation to Finnish palvelutapahtuma

Kanta is the Finnish national central registry of health and social welfare information. It has a specification for Palvelutapahtuma, this is typically translated as service-event or encompassing encounter.

The scope of palvelutapahtuma is described in Kanta documentation (in Finnish). It’s scope is not always the same as the encounter’s. Encounter and palvelutapahtuma will overlap as concepts (depending on implementation). Some encounters clearly align with palvelutapahtuma while others don’t. Palvelutapahtuma may contain multiple encounters. For example a series of treatments is considered to be a singular palvelutapahtuma, but systems most likely want to express each visit as a separate encounter (see kanta doc for the description of hoitosarja, there are other examples too).

For deeper techical details, see (in Finnish):

Why does an encounter need this information?

Kanta HL7 V3 Medical Records specification requires that both queries and archivals transmit palvelutapahtuma’s OID identifier on each request. A client application that is integrated to a patient administration system (one that masters the data of encounters) often needs to create and query Kanta Medical records. Encounter is the best “vessel” we have to transmit this information.

For example a laboratory information system may have it’s own Kanta Medical Records capabilities and will archive lab results directly to Kanta. It receives encounter id in SMART App Launch context. Laboratory system can resolve palvelutapahtuma’s OID identifier by fetching the encounter resource.

How to communicate palvelutapahtuma via FHIR encounter?

First thing is to identify the appropriate aggregation level of encounter. If encounter is not representing a palvelutapahtuma, but is a lower level encounter (some systems call these prosessitapahtuma), partOf should be used to point to upper level encounter (up until palvelutapahtuma level is reached).

A palvelutapahtuma encounter is identified by an identifier. When encounter has an identifier with use=official it is considered to be a palvelutapahtuma and that identifier SHALL be the OID of a palvelutapahtuma.

Other levels of encounter that are not a palvelutapahtuma, MUST NOT contain an identifier with use=official.

Organizational responsibility

The unit responsible for the encounter SHOULD be communicated using the serviceProvider property.

For instance, there’s a detailed example with explanations for how to fetch patients in a ward.

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 Encounter
... subject 0..1Reference(FI Base Patient | Group)The patient or group present at the encounter
... episodeOfCare 0..*Reference(FI Base EpisodeOfCare)Episode(s) of care that this encounter should be recorded against
... participant
.... individual 0..1Reference(FI Base Practitioner | FI Base PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson)Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
... reasonReference 0..*Reference(FI Base Condition | Fi Base Procedure | FI Base Observation | ImmunizationRecommendation)Reason the encounter takes place (reference)
... diagnosis
.... condition 1..1Reference(FI Base Condition | Fi Base Procedure)The diagnosis or procedure relevant to the encounter
... hospitalization
.... origin 0..1Reference(FI Base Location | FI Base Organization)The location/organization from which the patient came before admission
.... destination 0..1Reference(FI Base Location | FI Base Organization)Location/organization to which the patient is discharged
... location
.... location 1..1Reference(FI Base Location)Location the encounter takes place
... serviceProvider 0..1Reference(FI Base Organization)The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter
... partOf 0..1Reference(FI Base Encounter)Another Encounter this encounter is part of

doco Documentation for this format
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Encounter 0..*EncounterAn interaction during which services are provided to the patient
... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
... status ?!Σ1..1codeplanned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled +
Binding: EncounterStatus (required): Current state of the encounter.

... subject Σ0..1Reference(FI Base Patient | Group)The patient or group present at the encounter
... episodeOfCare Σ0..*Reference(FI Base EpisodeOfCare)Episode(s) of care that this encounter should be recorded against
... appointment Σ0..*Reference(FI Base Appointment)The appointment that scheduled this encounter
... reasonReference Σ0..*Reference(FI Base Condition | Fi Base Procedure | FI Base Observation | ImmunizationRecommendation)Reason the encounter takes place (reference)
... serviceProvider 0..1Reference(FI Base Organization)The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter
... partOf 0..1Reference(FI Base Encounter)Another Encounter this encounter is part of

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet
Encounter.statusrequiredEncounterStatus
Encounter.classextensibleActEncounterCode

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..*EncounterAn interaction during which services are provided to the patient
... 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
... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
... 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 (extensible): Classification of the encounter.

... 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(FI Base Patient | Group)The patient or group present at the encounter
... episodeOfCare Σ0..*Reference(FI Base 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(FI Base Practitioner | FI Base PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson)Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
... appointment Σ0..*Reference(FI Base 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(FI Base Condition | Fi Base Procedure | FI Base 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(FI Base Condition | Fi Base 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(FI Base Location | FI Base 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(FI Base Location | FI Base Organization)Location/organization to which the patient is discharged
.... dischargeDisposition 0..1CodeableConceptCategory or kind of location after discharge
Binding: DischargeDisposition (example): Discharge Disposition.

... 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(FI Base 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(FI Base Organization)The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter
... partOf 0..1Reference(FI Base 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.classextensibleActEncounterCode
Encounter.classHistory.classextensibleActEncounterCode
Encounter.typeexampleEncounterType
Encounter.serviceTypeexampleServiceType
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.dischargeDispositionexampleDischargeDisposition
Encounter.location.statusrequiredEncounterLocationStatus
Encounter.location.physicalTypeexampleLocationType

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 Encounter
... subject 0..1Reference(FI Base Patient | Group)The patient or group present at the encounter
... episodeOfCare 0..*Reference(FI Base EpisodeOfCare)Episode(s) of care that this encounter should be recorded against
... participant
.... individual 0..1Reference(FI Base Practitioner | FI Base PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson)Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
... reasonReference 0..*Reference(FI Base Condition | Fi Base Procedure | FI Base Observation | ImmunizationRecommendation)Reason the encounter takes place (reference)
... diagnosis
.... condition 1..1Reference(FI Base Condition | Fi Base Procedure)The diagnosis or procedure relevant to the encounter
... hospitalization
.... origin 0..1Reference(FI Base Location | FI Base Organization)The location/organization from which the patient came before admission
.... destination 0..1Reference(FI Base Location | FI Base Organization)Location/organization to which the patient is discharged
... location
.... location 1..1Reference(FI Base Location)Location the encounter takes place
... serviceProvider 0..1Reference(FI Base Organization)The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter
... partOf 0..1Reference(FI Base Encounter)Another Encounter this encounter is part of

doco Documentation for this format

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraintsdoco
.. Encounter 0..*EncounterAn interaction during which services are provided to the patient
... implicitRules ?!Σ0..1uriA set of rules under which this content was created
... modifierExtension ?!0..*ExtensionExtensions that cannot be ignored
... status ?!Σ1..1codeplanned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled +
Binding: EncounterStatus (required): Current state of the encounter.

... subject Σ0..1Reference(FI Base Patient | Group)The patient or group present at the encounter
... episodeOfCare Σ0..*Reference(FI Base EpisodeOfCare)Episode(s) of care that this encounter should be recorded against
... appointment Σ0..*Reference(FI Base Appointment)The appointment that scheduled this encounter
... reasonReference Σ0..*Reference(FI Base Condition | Fi Base Procedure | FI Base Observation | ImmunizationRecommendation)Reason the encounter takes place (reference)
... serviceProvider 0..1Reference(FI Base Organization)The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter
... partOf 0..1Reference(FI Base Encounter)Another Encounter this encounter is part of

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

PathConformanceValueSet
Encounter.statusrequiredEncounterStatus
Encounter.classextensibleActEncounterCode

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..*EncounterAn interaction during which services are provided to the patient
... 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
... extension 0..*ExtensionAdditional content defined by implementations
... 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 (extensible): Classification of the encounter.

... 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(FI Base Patient | Group)The patient or group present at the encounter
... episodeOfCare Σ0..*Reference(FI Base 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(FI Base Practitioner | FI Base PractitionerRole | RelatedPerson)Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
... appointment Σ0..*Reference(FI Base 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(FI Base Condition | Fi Base Procedure | FI Base 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(FI Base Condition | Fi Base 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(FI Base Location | FI Base 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(FI Base Location | FI Base Organization)Location/organization to which the patient is discharged
.... dischargeDisposition 0..1CodeableConceptCategory or kind of location after discharge
Binding: DischargeDisposition (example): Discharge Disposition.

... 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(FI Base 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(FI Base Organization)The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter
... partOf 0..1Reference(FI Base 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.classextensibleActEncounterCode
Encounter.classHistory.classextensibleActEncounterCode
Encounter.typeexampleEncounterType
Encounter.serviceTypeexampleServiceType
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.dischargeDispositionexampleDischargeDisposition
Encounter.location.statusrequiredEncounterLocationStatus
Encounter.location.physicalTypeexampleLocationType

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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