Magentus Practice Management FHIR Implementation Guide
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Resource Profile: EOrders Encounter

Official URL: http://fhir.geniesolutions.io/StructureDefinition/eorders-encounter Version: 1.2.60
Active as of 2026-04-05 Computable Name: EOrdersEncounter

Minimum Genie Encounter profile for EOrders Diagnostic Request. The sole use at present is to specify that the request is community diagnostic request, i.e. ambulatory, to distinguish it from possible future support for in-patient/hospital diagnostic requesting.

Usages:

You can also check for usages in the FHIR IG Statistics

Formal Views of Profile Content

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

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Encounter 0..* AUBaseEncounter An encounter in an Australian healthcare context
... id SΣ 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
.... extension:encounterDescription 0..1 string Description, overview or summary of an encounter
URL: http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/encounter-description
.... extension:associatedHealthcareService 0..* Reference(HealthcareService) Associated healthcare service
URL: http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/associated-healthcareservice
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... status ?!SΣ 1..1 code Assumes the encounter where the request was made is finished
Binding: EncounterStatus (required): Current state of the encounter.
Required Pattern: finished
... class SΣ 1..1 Coding Assumes the encounter where the request was made is Outpatient (i.e. AMB ambulatory)
Binding: ActEncounterCode - AU Extended (extensible)
Required Pattern: At least the following
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-ActCode
.... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
.... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: AMB
.... display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
.... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
... subject SΣ 0..1 Reference(Genie Patient) Patient the request is for
.... reference ΣC 1..1 string Relative reference to Patient

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Encounter.status Base required EncounterStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.class Base extensible ActEncounterCode - AU Extended 📦4.1.2-preview AU Base Implementation Guide v4.1

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Encounter If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Encounter If 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-4 error Encounter If 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-5 error Encounter If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Encounter A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()

This structure is derived from AUBaseEncounter

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Encounter AUBaseEncounter
... id S 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... status S 1..1 code Assumes the encounter where the request was made is finished
Required Pattern: finished
... class S 1..1 Coding Assumes the encounter where the request was made is Outpatient (i.e. AMB ambulatory)
Required Pattern: At least the following
.... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-ActCode
.... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: AMB
... subject S 0..1 Reference(Genie Patient) Patient the request is for
.... reference 1..1 string Relative reference to Patient

doco Documentation for this format
NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Encounter 0..* AUBaseEncounter An encounter in an Australian healthcare context
... id SΣ 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
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... extension:encounterDescription 0..1 string Description, overview or summary of an encounter
URL: http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/encounter-description
.... extension: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 ?!SΣ 1..1 code Assumes the encounter where the request was made is finished
Binding: EncounterStatus (required): Current state of the encounter.
Required Pattern: finished
... 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 SΣ 1..1 Coding Assumes the encounter where the request was made is Outpatient (i.e. AMB ambulatory)
Binding: ActEncounterCode - AU Extended (extensible)
Required Pattern: At least the following
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-ActCode
.... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
.... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: AMB
.... display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
.... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
... 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 (3.0.0) (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 (3.0.0) (example): Indicates the urgency of the encounter.
... subject SΣ 0..1 Reference(Genie Patient) Patient the request is for
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... reference ΣC 1..1 string Relative reference to Patient
.... type Σ 0..1 uri Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
.... identifier Σ 0..1 Identifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
.... display Σ 0..1 string Text alternative for the resource
... 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: Hl7VSReAdmissionIndicator (3.0.0) (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

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Encounter.language Base preferred Common Languages 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.status Base required EncounterStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.statusHistory.​status Base required EncounterStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.class Base extensible ActEncounterCode - AU Extended 📦4.1.2-preview AU Base Implementation Guide v4.1
Encounter.classHistory.​class Base extensible ActEncounterCode 📍3.0.0 THO v7.1
Encounter.type Base preferred Encounter Type . ⏿1.0.1 tx.hl7.org.au
Encounter.serviceType Base preferred Service Type . ⏿1.0.0 tx.hl7.org.au
Encounter.priority Base example ActPriority 📍3.0.0 THO v7.1
Encounter.subject.type Base extensible ResourceType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.participant.​type Base extensible Participant type 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.reasonCode Base preferred Encounter Reason Codes 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.diagnosis.​use Base preferred DiagnosisRole 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.hospitalization.​admitSource Base preferred Admit source 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.hospitalization.​reAdmission Base example hl7VS-re-admissionIndicator 📍3.0.0 THO v7.1
Encounter.hospitalization.​dietPreference Base example Diet 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.hospitalization.​specialCourtesy Base preferred Special courtesy 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.hospitalization.​specialArrangement Base preferred Special arrangements 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.hospitalization.​dischargeDisposition Base extensible Separation Mode . ⏿1.0.1 tx.hl7.org.au
Encounter.location.status Base required EncounterLocationStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.location.physicalType Base example Location type 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Encounter If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Encounter If 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-4 error Encounter If 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-5 error Encounter If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Encounter A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()

This structure is derived from AUBaseEncounter

Summary

Mandatory: 0 element(1 nested mandatory element)
Must-Support: 4 elements

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

Key Elements View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Encounter 0..* AUBaseEncounter An encounter in an Australian healthcare context
... id SΣ 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... implicitRules ?!Σ 0..1 uri A set of rules under which this content was created
... Slices for extension Content/Rules for all slices
.... extension:encounterDescription 0..1 string Description, overview or summary of an encounter
URL: http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/encounter-description
.... extension:associatedHealthcareService 0..* Reference(HealthcareService) Associated healthcare service
URL: http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/associated-healthcareservice
... modifierExtension ?! 0..* Extension Extensions that cannot be ignored
... status ?!SΣ 1..1 code Assumes the encounter where the request was made is finished
Binding: EncounterStatus (required): Current state of the encounter.
Required Pattern: finished
... class SΣ 1..1 Coding Assumes the encounter where the request was made is Outpatient (i.e. AMB ambulatory)
Binding: ActEncounterCode - AU Extended (extensible)
Required Pattern: At least the following
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-ActCode
.... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
.... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: AMB
.... display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
.... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
... subject SΣ 0..1 Reference(Genie Patient) Patient the request is for
.... reference ΣC 1..1 string Relative reference to Patient

doco Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Encounter.status Base required EncounterStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.class Base extensible ActEncounterCode - AU Extended 📦4.1.2-preview AU Base Implementation Guide v4.1

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Encounter If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Encounter If 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-4 error Encounter If 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-5 error Encounter If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Encounter A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()

Differential View

This structure is derived from AUBaseEncounter

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Encounter AUBaseEncounter
... id S 0..1 id Logical id of this artifact
... status S 1..1 code Assumes the encounter where the request was made is finished
Required Pattern: finished
... class S 1..1 Coding Assumes the encounter where the request was made is Outpatient (i.e. AMB ambulatory)
Required Pattern: At least the following
.... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-ActCode
.... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: AMB
... subject S 0..1 Reference(Genie Patient) Patient the request is for
.... reference 1..1 string Relative reference to Patient

doco Documentation for this format

Snapshot View

NameFlagsCard.TypeDescription & Constraints    Filter: Filtersdoco
.. Encounter 0..* AUBaseEncounter An encounter in an Australian healthcare context
... id SΣ 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
This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements
... contained 0..* Resource Contained, inline Resources
... Slices for extension 0..* Extension Extension
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... extension:encounterDescription 0..1 string Description, overview or summary of an encounter
URL: http://hl7.org.au/fhir/StructureDefinition/encounter-description
.... extension: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 ?!SΣ 1..1 code Assumes the encounter where the request was made is finished
Binding: EncounterStatus (required): Current state of the encounter.
Required Pattern: finished
... 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 SΣ 1..1 Coding Assumes the encounter where the request was made is Outpatient (i.e. AMB ambulatory)
Binding: ActEncounterCode - AU Extended (extensible)
Required Pattern: At least the following
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
.... system 1..1 uri Identity of the terminology system
Fixed Value: http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/v3-ActCode
.... version 0..1 string Version of the system - if relevant
.... code 1..1 code Symbol in syntax defined by the system
Fixed Value: AMB
.... display 0..1 string Representation defined by the system
.... userSelected 0..1 boolean If this coding was chosen directly by the user
... 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 (3.0.0) (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 (3.0.0) (example): Indicates the urgency of the encounter.
... subject SΣ 0..1 Reference(Genie Patient) Patient the request is for
.... id 0..1 string Unique id for inter-element referencing
.... extension 0..* Extension Additional content defined by implementations
Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
.... reference ΣC 1..1 string Relative reference to Patient
.... type Σ 0..1 uri Type the reference refers to (e.g. "Patient")
Binding: ResourceType (extensible): Aa resource (or, for logical models, the URI of the logical model).
.... identifier Σ 0..1 Identifier Logical reference, when literal reference is not known
.... display Σ 0..1 string Text alternative for the resource
... 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: Hl7VSReAdmissionIndicator (3.0.0) (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

Path Status Usage ValueSet Version Source
Encounter.language Base preferred Common Languages 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.status Base required EncounterStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.statusHistory.​status Base required EncounterStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.class Base extensible ActEncounterCode - AU Extended 📦4.1.2-preview AU Base Implementation Guide v4.1
Encounter.classHistory.​class Base extensible ActEncounterCode 📍3.0.0 THO v7.1
Encounter.type Base preferred Encounter Type . ⏿1.0.1 tx.hl7.org.au
Encounter.serviceType Base preferred Service Type . ⏿1.0.0 tx.hl7.org.au
Encounter.priority Base example ActPriority 📍3.0.0 THO v7.1
Encounter.subject.type Base extensible ResourceType 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.participant.​type Base extensible Participant type 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.reasonCode Base preferred Encounter Reason Codes 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.diagnosis.​use Base preferred DiagnosisRole 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.hospitalization.​admitSource Base preferred Admit source 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.hospitalization.​reAdmission Base example hl7VS-re-admissionIndicator 📍3.0.0 THO v7.1
Encounter.hospitalization.​dietPreference Base example Diet 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.hospitalization.​specialCourtesy Base preferred Special courtesy 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.hospitalization.​specialArrangement Base preferred Special arrangements 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.hospitalization.​dischargeDisposition Base extensible Separation Mode . ⏿1.0.1 tx.hl7.org.au
Encounter.location.status Base required EncounterLocationStatus 📍4.0.1 FHIR Std.
Encounter.location.physicalType Base example Location type 📦4.0.1 FHIR Std.

Constraints

Id Grade Path(s) Description Expression
dom-2 error Encounter If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources contained.contained.empty()
dom-3 error Encounter If 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-4 error Encounter If 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-5 error Encounter If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label contained.meta.security.empty()
dom-6 best practice Encounter A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists()
ele-1 error **ALL** elements All FHIR elements must have a @value or children hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())
ext-1 error **ALL** extensions Must have either extensions or value[x], not both extension.exists() != value.exists()

This structure is derived from AUBaseEncounter

Summary

Mandatory: 0 element(1 nested mandatory element)
Must-Support: 4 elements

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

 

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