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Resource Profile: Encounter

This profile sets minimum expectations for the Encounter resource to record, search, and fetch basic encounter information for an individual patient.

Usage:

• Refer to this Resource Profile: AllergyIntolerance, CarePlan, ChargeItem, Claim... Show 24 more, Communication, CommunicationRequest, Condition, DiagnosticReportImaging, DiagnosticReportLab, DiagnosticReportRecord, DischargeSummaryRecord, DocumentReference, Encounter, HealthDocumentRecord, ImagingStudy, Immunization, ImmunizationRecord, InvoiceRecord, Media, MedicationRequest, MedicationStatement, OPConsultRecord, Observation, PrescriptionRecord, Procedure, ServiceRequest, Task and WellnessRecord
• Examples for this Resource Profile: Encounter/example-01

Formal Views of Profile Content

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

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Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Encounter		0..*	Encounter	An interaction during which services are provided to the patient dom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources dom-3: 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 dom-4: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated dom-5: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
identifier	SΣ	0..*	Identifier	Identifier(s) by which this encounter is known ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
status	?!SΣ	1..1	code	planned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled + Binding: EncounterStatus (required): Current state of the encounter. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
class	SΣ	1..1	Coding	Classification of patient encounter Binding: ActEncounterCode (extensible): Classification of the encounter. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
type	SΣ	0..*	CodeableConcept	Specific type of encounter Binding: EncounterTypes (example) ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
coding	SΣ	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
code	Σ	1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
display	Σ	1..1	string	Representation defined by the system ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
text	SΣ	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
serviceType	SΣ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Specific type of service Binding: ServiceType (example): Broad categorization of the service that is to be provided. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
coding	SΣ	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
code	Σ	1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
display	Σ	1..1	string	Representation defined by the system ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
text	SΣ	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
priority		0..1	CodeableConcept	Indicates the urgency of the encounter Binding: ActPriority (example): Indicates the urgency of the encounter. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
coding	SΣ	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
code	Σ	1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
display	Σ	1..1	string	Representation defined by the system ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
text	SΣ	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
subject	Σ	0..1	Reference(Group | Patient)	The patient or group present at the encounter ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
basedOn		0..*	Reference(ServiceRequest)	The ServiceRequest that initiated this encounter ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
participant	Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	List of participants involved in the encounter ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
type	Σ	0..*	CodeableConcept	Role of participant in encounter Binding: ParticipantType (extensible): Role of participant in encounter. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
coding	SΣ	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
code	Σ	1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
display	Σ	1..1	string	Representation defined by the system ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
text	SΣ	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
individual	Σ	0..1	Reference(RelatedPerson | Practitioner | PractitionerRole)	Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
appointment	Σ	0..*	Reference(Appointment)	The appointment that scheduled this encounter ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
period	S	0..1	Period	The start and end time of the encounter ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
reasonCode	Σ	0..*	CodeableConcept	Coded reason the encounter takes place Binding: EncounterReasonCodes (preferred): Reason why the encounter takes place. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
coding	SΣ	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Fixed Value: http://snomed.info/sct
code	Σ	1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
display	Σ	1..1	string	Representation defined by the system ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
text	SΣ	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
reasonReference	Σ	0..*	Reference(ImmunizationRecommendation | Condition | Procedure | Observation)	Reason the encounter takes place (reference) ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
diagnosis	Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	The list of diagnosis relevant to this encounter ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
condition	Σ	1..1	Reference(Condition | Procedure)	The diagnosis or procedure relevant to the encounter ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
use		0..1	CodeableConcept	Role that this diagnosis has within the encounter (e.g. admission, billing, discharge …) Binding: Diagnosis Use (preferred) ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
coding	SΣ	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Fixed Value: http://snomed.info/sct
code	Σ	1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
display	Σ	1..1	string	Representation defined by the system ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
text	SΣ	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hospitalization	S	0..1	BackboneElement	Details about the admission to a healthcare service ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
origin		0..1	Reference(Location | Organization)	The location/organization from which the patient came before admission ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
destination		0..1	Reference(Location | Organization)	Location/organization to which the patient is discharged ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
serviceProvider		0..1	Reference(Organization)	The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
partOf		0..1	Reference(Encounter)	Another Encounter this encounter is part of ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet	URI
Encounter.status	required	EncounterStatus http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-status|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Encounter.class	extensible	ActEncounterCode http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ActEncounterCode
Encounter.type	example	EncounterTypes https://nrces.in/ndhm/fhir/r4/ValueSet/ndhm-encounter-type from this IG
Encounter.serviceType	example	ServiceType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/service-type from the FHIR Standard
Encounter.priority	example	ActPriority http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ActPriority
Encounter.participant.type	extensible	ParticipantType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-participant-type from the FHIR Standard
Encounter.reasonCode	preferred	EncounterReasonCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-reason from the FHIR Standard
Encounter.diagnosis.use	preferred	DiagnosisUse https://nrces.in/ndhm/fhir/r4/ValueSet/ndhm-diagnosis-use from this IG

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Details	Requirements
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 Encounter

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Encounter			Encounter
identifier	S	0..*	Identifier	Identifier(s) by which this encounter is known
status	S	1..1	code	planned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled +
class	S	1..1	Coding	Classification of patient encounter
type	S	0..*	CodeableConcept	Specific type of encounter Binding: EncounterTypes (example)
coding	S	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display		1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
text	S	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
serviceType	S	0..1	CodeableConcept	Specific type of service
coding	S	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display		1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
text	S	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
priority
coding	S	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display		1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
text	S	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
subject		0..1	Reference(Group | Patient)	The patient or group present at the encounter
basedOn		0..*	Reference(ServiceRequest)	The ServiceRequest that initiated this encounter
participant
type
coding	S	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display		1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
text	S	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
individual		0..1	Reference(RelatedPerson | Practitioner | PractitionerRole)	Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
appointment		0..*	Reference(Appointment)	The appointment that scheduled this encounter
period	S	0..1	Period	The start and end time of the encounter
reasonCode
coding	S	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://snomed.info/sct
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display		1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
text	S	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
reasonReference		0..*	Reference(ImmunizationRecommendation | Condition | Procedure | Observation)	Reason the encounter takes place (reference)
diagnosis
condition		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: Diagnosis Use (preferred)
coding	S	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://snomed.info/sct
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display		1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
text	S	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
hospitalization	S	0..1	BackboneElement	Details about the admission to a healthcare service
origin		0..1	Reference(Location | Organization)	The location/organization from which the patient came before admission
destination		0..1	Reference(Location | Organization)	Location/organization to which the patient is discharged
serviceProvider		0..1	Reference(Organization)	The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter
partOf		0..1	Reference(Encounter)	Another Encounter this encounter is part of
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path	Conformance	ValueSet	URI
Encounter.type	example	EncounterTypes https://nrces.in/ndhm/fhir/r4/ValueSet/ndhm-encounter-type from this IG
Encounter.diagnosis.use	preferred	DiagnosisUse https://nrces.in/ndhm/fhir/r4/ValueSet/ndhm-diagnosis-use from this IG

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Encounter		0..*	Encounter	An interaction during which services are provided to the patient
id	Σ	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact
meta	Σ	0..1	Meta	Metadata about the resource
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
language		0..1	code	Language of the resource content Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
text		0..1	Narrative	Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
contained		0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier	SΣ	0..*	Identifier	Identifier(s) by which this encounter is known
status	?!SΣ	1..1	code	planned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled + Binding: EncounterStatus (required): Current state of the encounter.
statusHistory		0..*	BackboneElement	List of past encounter statuses
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
status		1..1	code	planned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled + Binding: EncounterStatus (required): Current state of the encounter.
period		1..1	Period	The time that the episode was in the specified status
class	SΣ	1..1	Coding	Classification of patient encounter Binding: ActEncounterCode (extensible): Classification of the encounter.
classHistory		0..*	BackboneElement	List of past encounter classes
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
class		1..1	Coding	inpatient | outpatient | ambulatory | emergency + Binding: ActEncounterCode (extensible): Classification of the encounter.
period		1..1	Period	The time that the episode was in the specified class
type	SΣ	0..*	CodeableConcept	Specific type of encounter Binding: EncounterTypes (example)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
coding	SΣ	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
version	Σ	0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code	Σ	1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display	Σ	1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected	Σ	0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text	SΣ	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
serviceType	SΣ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Specific type of service Binding: ServiceType (example): Broad categorization of the service that is to be provided.
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
coding	SΣ	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
version	Σ	0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code	Σ	1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display	Σ	1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected	Σ	0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text	SΣ	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
priority		0..1	CodeableConcept	Indicates the urgency of the encounter Binding: ActPriority (example): Indicates the urgency of the encounter.
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
coding	SΣ	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
version	Σ	0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code	Σ	1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display	Σ	1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected	Σ	0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text	SΣ	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
subject	Σ	0..1	Reference(Group | Patient)	The patient or group present at the encounter
episodeOfCare	Σ	0..*	Reference(EpisodeOfCare)	Episode(s) of care that this encounter should be recorded against
basedOn		0..*	Reference(ServiceRequest)	The ServiceRequest that initiated this encounter
participant	Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	List of participants involved in the encounter
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
type	Σ	0..*	CodeableConcept	Role of participant in encounter Binding: ParticipantType (extensible): Role of participant in encounter.
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
coding	SΣ	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
version	Σ	0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code	Σ	1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display	Σ	1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected	Σ	0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text	SΣ	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
period		0..1	Period	Period of time during the encounter that the participant participated
individual	Σ	0..1	Reference(RelatedPerson | Practitioner | PractitionerRole)	Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
appointment	Σ	0..*	Reference(Appointment)	The appointment that scheduled this encounter
period	S	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.
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
coding	SΣ	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://snomed.info/sct
version	Σ	0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code	Σ	1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display	Σ	1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected	Σ	0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text	SΣ	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
reasonReference	Σ	0..*	Reference(ImmunizationRecommendation | Condition | Procedure | Observation)	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: Diagnosis Use (preferred)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
coding	SΣ	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://snomed.info/sct
version	Σ	0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code	Σ	1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display	Σ	1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected	Σ	0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text	SΣ	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
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	S	0..1	BackboneElement	Details about the admission to a healthcare service
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
preAdmissionIdentifier		0..1	Identifier	Pre-admission identifier
origin		0..1	Reference(Location | Organization)	The location/organization from which the patient came before admission
admitSource		0..1	CodeableConcept	From where patient was admitted (physician referral, transfer) Binding: AdmitSource (preferred): From where the patient was admitted.
reAdmission		0..1	CodeableConcept	The type of hospital re-admission that has occurred (if any). If the value is absent, then this is not identified as a readmission Binding: hl7VS-re-admissionIndicator (example): The reason for re-admission of this hospitalization encounter.
dietPreference		0..*	CodeableConcept	Diet preferences reported by the patient Binding: Diet (example): Medical, cultural or ethical food preferences to help with catering requirements.
specialCourtesy		0..*	CodeableConcept	Special courtesies (VIP, board member) Binding: SpecialCourtesy (preferred): Special courtesies.
specialArrangement		0..*	CodeableConcept	Wheelchair, translator, stretcher, etc. Binding: SpecialArrangements (preferred): Special arrangements.
destination		0..1	Reference(Location | Organization)	Location/organization to which the patient is discharged
dischargeDisposition		0..1	CodeableConcept	Category or kind of location after discharge Binding: DischargeDisposition (example): Discharge Disposition.
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
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet	URI
Encounter.language	preferred	CommonLanguages http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages from the FHIR Standard Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
Encounter.status	required	EncounterStatus http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-status|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Encounter.statusHistory.status	required	EncounterStatus http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-status|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Encounter.class	extensible	ActEncounterCode http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ActEncounterCode
Encounter.classHistory.class	extensible	ActEncounterCode http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ActEncounterCode
Encounter.type	example	EncounterTypes https://nrces.in/ndhm/fhir/r4/ValueSet/ndhm-encounter-type from this IG
Encounter.serviceType	example	ServiceType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/service-type from the FHIR Standard
Encounter.priority	example	ActPriority http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ActPriority
Encounter.participant.type	extensible	ParticipantType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-participant-type from the FHIR Standard
Encounter.reasonCode	preferred	EncounterReasonCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-reason from the FHIR Standard
Encounter.diagnosis.use	preferred	DiagnosisUse https://nrces.in/ndhm/fhir/r4/ValueSet/ndhm-diagnosis-use from this IG
Encounter.hospitalization.admitSource	preferred	AdmitSource http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-admit-source from the FHIR Standard
Encounter.hospitalization.reAdmission	example	Hl7VSReAdmissionIndicator http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0092
Encounter.hospitalization.dietPreference	example	Diet http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-diet from the FHIR Standard
Encounter.hospitalization.specialCourtesy	preferred	SpecialCourtesy http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-special-courtesy from the FHIR Standard
Encounter.hospitalization.specialArrangement	preferred	SpecialArrangements http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-special-arrangements from the FHIR Standard
Encounter.hospitalization.dischargeDisposition	example	DischargeDisposition http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-discharge-disposition from the FHIR Standard
Encounter.location.status	required	EncounterLocationStatus http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-location-status|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Encounter.location.physicalType	example	LocationType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/location-physical-type from the FHIR Standard

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Details	Requirements
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 Encounter

Summary

Mandatory: 0 element(18 nested mandatory elements)
Must-Support: 19 elements
Fixed: 2 elements

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

• Patient (https://nrces.in/ndhm/fhir/r4/StructureDefinition/Patient)
• ServiceRequest (https://nrces.in/ndhm/fhir/r4/StructureDefinition/ServiceRequest)
• Practitioner (https://nrces.in/ndhm/fhir/r4/StructureDefinition/Practitioner)
• PractitionerRole (https://nrces.in/ndhm/fhir/r4/StructureDefinition/PractitionerRole)
• Appointment (https://nrces.in/ndhm/fhir/r4/StructureDefinition/Appointment)
• ImmunizationRecommendation (https://nrces.in/ndhm/fhir/r4/StructureDefinition/ImmunizationRecommendation)
• Condition (https://nrces.in/ndhm/fhir/r4/StructureDefinition/Condition)
• Procedure (https://nrces.in/ndhm/fhir/r4/StructureDefinition/Procedure)
• Observation (https://nrces.in/ndhm/fhir/r4/StructureDefinition/Observation)
• Organization (https://nrces.in/ndhm/fhir/r4/StructureDefinition/Organization)
• Encounter (https://nrces.in/ndhm/fhir/r4/StructureDefinition/Encounter)

Key Elements View

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Encounter		0..*	Encounter	An interaction during which services are provided to the patient dom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources dom-3: 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 dom-4: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a meta.versionId or a meta.lastUpdated dom-5: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label dom-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
identifier	SΣ	0..*	Identifier	Identifier(s) by which this encounter is known ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
status	?!SΣ	1..1	code	planned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled + Binding: EncounterStatus (required): Current state of the encounter. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
class	SΣ	1..1	Coding	Classification of patient encounter Binding: ActEncounterCode (extensible): Classification of the encounter. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
type	SΣ	0..*	CodeableConcept	Specific type of encounter Binding: EncounterTypes (example) ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
coding	SΣ	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
code	Σ	1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
display	Σ	1..1	string	Representation defined by the system ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
text	SΣ	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
serviceType	SΣ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Specific type of service Binding: ServiceType (example): Broad categorization of the service that is to be provided. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
coding	SΣ	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
code	Σ	1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
display	Σ	1..1	string	Representation defined by the system ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
text	SΣ	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
priority		0..1	CodeableConcept	Indicates the urgency of the encounter Binding: ActPriority (example): Indicates the urgency of the encounter. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
coding	SΣ	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
code	Σ	1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
display	Σ	1..1	string	Representation defined by the system ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
text	SΣ	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
subject	Σ	0..1	Reference(Group | Patient)	The patient or group present at the encounter ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
basedOn		0..*	Reference(ServiceRequest)	The ServiceRequest that initiated this encounter ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
participant	Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	List of participants involved in the encounter ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
type	Σ	0..*	CodeableConcept	Role of participant in encounter Binding: ParticipantType (extensible): Role of participant in encounter. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
coding	SΣ	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
code	Σ	1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
display	Σ	1..1	string	Representation defined by the system ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
text	SΣ	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
individual	Σ	0..1	Reference(RelatedPerson | Practitioner | PractitionerRole)	Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
appointment	Σ	0..*	Reference(Appointment)	The appointment that scheduled this encounter ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
period	S	0..1	Period	The start and end time of the encounter ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
reasonCode	Σ	0..*	CodeableConcept	Coded reason the encounter takes place Binding: EncounterReasonCodes (preferred): Reason why the encounter takes place. ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
coding	SΣ	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Fixed Value: http://snomed.info/sct
code	Σ	1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
display	Σ	1..1	string	Representation defined by the system ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
text	SΣ	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
reasonReference	Σ	0..*	Reference(ImmunizationRecommendation | Condition | Procedure | Observation)	Reason the encounter takes place (reference) ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
diagnosis	Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	The list of diagnosis relevant to this encounter ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
condition	Σ	1..1	Reference(Condition | Procedure)	The diagnosis or procedure relevant to the encounter ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
use		0..1	CodeableConcept	Role that this diagnosis has within the encounter (e.g. admission, billing, discharge …) Binding: Diagnosis Use (preferred) ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
coding	SΣ	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children Fixed Value: http://snomed.info/sct
code	Σ	1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
display	Σ	1..1	string	Representation defined by the system ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
text	SΣ	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
hospitalization	S	0..1	BackboneElement	Details about the admission to a healthcare service ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both
origin		0..1	Reference(Location | Organization)	The location/organization from which the patient came before admission ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
destination		0..1	Reference(Location | Organization)	Location/organization to which the patient is discharged ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
serviceProvider		0..1	Reference(Organization)	The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
partOf		0..1	Reference(Encounter)	Another Encounter this encounter is part of ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet	URI
Encounter.status	required	EncounterStatus http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-status|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Encounter.class	extensible	ActEncounterCode http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ActEncounterCode
Encounter.type	example	EncounterTypes https://nrces.in/ndhm/fhir/r4/ValueSet/ndhm-encounter-type from this IG
Encounter.serviceType	example	ServiceType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/service-type from the FHIR Standard
Encounter.priority	example	ActPriority http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ActPriority
Encounter.participant.type	extensible	ParticipantType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-participant-type from the FHIR Standard
Encounter.reasonCode	preferred	EncounterReasonCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-reason from the FHIR Standard
Encounter.diagnosis.use	preferred	DiagnosisUse https://nrces.in/ndhm/fhir/r4/ValueSet/ndhm-diagnosis-use from this IG

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Details	Requirements
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 Encounter

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Encounter			Encounter
identifier	S	0..*	Identifier	Identifier(s) by which this encounter is known
status	S	1..1	code	planned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled +
class	S	1..1	Coding	Classification of patient encounter
type	S	0..*	CodeableConcept	Specific type of encounter Binding: EncounterTypes (example)
coding	S	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display		1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
text	S	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
serviceType	S	0..1	CodeableConcept	Specific type of service
coding	S	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display		1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
text	S	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
priority
coding	S	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display		1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
text	S	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
subject		0..1	Reference(Group | Patient)	The patient or group present at the encounter
basedOn		0..*	Reference(ServiceRequest)	The ServiceRequest that initiated this encounter
participant
type
coding	S	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display		1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
text	S	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
individual		0..1	Reference(RelatedPerson | Practitioner | PractitionerRole)	Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
appointment		0..*	Reference(Appointment)	The appointment that scheduled this encounter
period	S	0..1	Period	The start and end time of the encounter
reasonCode
coding	S	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://snomed.info/sct
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display		1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
text	S	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
reasonReference		0..*	Reference(ImmunizationRecommendation | Condition | Procedure | Observation)	Reason the encounter takes place (reference)
diagnosis
condition		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: Diagnosis Use (preferred)
coding	S	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
system		1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://snomed.info/sct
code		1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display		1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
text	S	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
hospitalization	S	0..1	BackboneElement	Details about the admission to a healthcare service
origin		0..1	Reference(Location | Organization)	The location/organization from which the patient came before admission
destination		0..1	Reference(Location | Organization)	Location/organization to which the patient is discharged
serviceProvider		0..1	Reference(Organization)	The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter
partOf		0..1	Reference(Encounter)	Another Encounter this encounter is part of
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings (Differential)

Path	Conformance	ValueSet	URI
Encounter.type	example	EncounterTypes https://nrces.in/ndhm/fhir/r4/ValueSet/ndhm-encounter-type from this IG
Encounter.diagnosis.use	preferred	DiagnosisUse https://nrces.in/ndhm/fhir/r4/ValueSet/ndhm-diagnosis-use from this IG

Snapshot View

Name	Flags	Card.	Type	Description & Constraints
Encounter		0..*	Encounter	An interaction during which services are provided to the patient
id	Σ	0..1	id	Logical id of this artifact
meta	Σ	0..1	Meta	Metadata about the resource
implicitRules	?!Σ	0..1	uri	A set of rules under which this content was created
language		0..1	code	Language of the resource content Binding: CommonLanguages (preferred): A human language. Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
text		0..1	Narrative	Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation
contained		0..*	Resource	Contained, inline Resources
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored
identifier	SΣ	0..*	Identifier	Identifier(s) by which this encounter is known
status	?!SΣ	1..1	code	planned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled + Binding: EncounterStatus (required): Current state of the encounter.
statusHistory		0..*	BackboneElement	List of past encounter statuses
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
status		1..1	code	planned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled + Binding: EncounterStatus (required): Current state of the encounter.
period		1..1	Period	The time that the episode was in the specified status
class	SΣ	1..1	Coding	Classification of patient encounter Binding: ActEncounterCode (extensible): Classification of the encounter.
classHistory		0..*	BackboneElement	List of past encounter classes
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
class		1..1	Coding	inpatient | outpatient | ambulatory | emergency + Binding: ActEncounterCode (extensible): Classification of the encounter.
period		1..1	Period	The time that the episode was in the specified class
type	SΣ	0..*	CodeableConcept	Specific type of encounter Binding: EncounterTypes (example)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
coding	SΣ	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
version	Σ	0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code	Σ	1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display	Σ	1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected	Σ	0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text	SΣ	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
serviceType	SΣ	0..1	CodeableConcept	Specific type of service Binding: ServiceType (example): Broad categorization of the service that is to be provided.
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
coding	SΣ	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
version	Σ	0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code	Σ	1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display	Σ	1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected	Σ	0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text	SΣ	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
priority		0..1	CodeableConcept	Indicates the urgency of the encounter Binding: ActPriority (example): Indicates the urgency of the encounter.
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
coding	SΣ	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
version	Σ	0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code	Σ	1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display	Σ	1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected	Σ	0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text	SΣ	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
subject	Σ	0..1	Reference(Group | Patient)	The patient or group present at the encounter
episodeOfCare	Σ	0..*	Reference(EpisodeOfCare)	Episode(s) of care that this encounter should be recorded against
basedOn		0..*	Reference(ServiceRequest)	The ServiceRequest that initiated this encounter
participant	Σ	0..*	BackboneElement	List of participants involved in the encounter
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
type	Σ	0..*	CodeableConcept	Role of participant in encounter Binding: ParticipantType (extensible): Role of participant in encounter.
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
coding	SΣ	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system
version	Σ	0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code	Σ	1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display	Σ	1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected	Σ	0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text	SΣ	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
period		0..1	Period	Period of time during the encounter that the participant participated
individual	Σ	0..1	Reference(RelatedPerson | Practitioner | PractitionerRole)	Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient
appointment	Σ	0..*	Reference(Appointment)	The appointment that scheduled this encounter
period	S	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.
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
coding	SΣ	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://snomed.info/sct
version	Σ	0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code	Σ	1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display	Σ	1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected	Σ	0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text	SΣ	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
reasonReference	Σ	0..*	Reference(ImmunizationRecommendation | Condition | Procedure | Observation)	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: Diagnosis Use (preferred)
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
coding	SΣ	0..*	Coding	Code defined by a terminology system
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Unordered, Open by value:url
system	Σ	1..1	uri	Identity of the terminology system Fixed Value: http://snomed.info/sct
version	Σ	0..1	string	Version of the system - if relevant
code	Σ	1..1	code	Symbol in syntax defined by the system
display	Σ	1..1	string	Representation defined by the system
userSelected	Σ	0..1	boolean	If this coding was chosen directly by the user
text	SΣ	0..1	string	Plain text representation of the concept
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	S	0..1	BackboneElement	Details about the admission to a healthcare service
id		0..1	string	Unique id for inter-element referencing
extension		0..*	Extension	Additional content defined by implementations
modifierExtension	?!Σ	0..*	Extension	Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized
preAdmissionIdentifier		0..1	Identifier	Pre-admission identifier
origin		0..1	Reference(Location | Organization)	The location/organization from which the patient came before admission
admitSource		0..1	CodeableConcept	From where patient was admitted (physician referral, transfer) Binding: AdmitSource (preferred): From where the patient was admitted.
reAdmission		0..1	CodeableConcept	The type of hospital re-admission that has occurred (if any). If the value is absent, then this is not identified as a readmission Binding: hl7VS-re-admissionIndicator (example): The reason for re-admission of this hospitalization encounter.
dietPreference		0..*	CodeableConcept	Diet preferences reported by the patient Binding: Diet (example): Medical, cultural or ethical food preferences to help with catering requirements.
specialCourtesy		0..*	CodeableConcept	Special courtesies (VIP, board member) Binding: SpecialCourtesy (preferred): Special courtesies.
specialArrangement		0..*	CodeableConcept	Wheelchair, translator, stretcher, etc. Binding: SpecialArrangements (preferred): Special arrangements.
destination		0..1	Reference(Location | Organization)	Location/organization to which the patient is discharged
dischargeDisposition		0..1	CodeableConcept	Category or kind of location after discharge Binding: DischargeDisposition (example): Discharge Disposition.
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
Documentation for this format

Terminology Bindings

Path	Conformance	ValueSet	URI
Encounter.language	preferred	CommonLanguages http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/languages from the FHIR Standard Additional Bindings Purpose AllLanguages Max Binding
Encounter.status	required	EncounterStatus http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-status|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Encounter.statusHistory.status	required	EncounterStatus http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-status|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Encounter.class	extensible	ActEncounterCode http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ActEncounterCode
Encounter.classHistory.class	extensible	ActEncounterCode http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ActEncounterCode
Encounter.type	example	EncounterTypes https://nrces.in/ndhm/fhir/r4/ValueSet/ndhm-encounter-type from this IG
Encounter.serviceType	example	ServiceType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/service-type from the FHIR Standard
Encounter.priority	example	ActPriority http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v3-ActPriority
Encounter.participant.type	extensible	ParticipantType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-participant-type from the FHIR Standard
Encounter.reasonCode	preferred	EncounterReasonCodes http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-reason from the FHIR Standard
Encounter.diagnosis.use	preferred	DiagnosisUse https://nrces.in/ndhm/fhir/r4/ValueSet/ndhm-diagnosis-use from this IG
Encounter.hospitalization.admitSource	preferred	AdmitSource http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-admit-source from the FHIR Standard
Encounter.hospitalization.reAdmission	example	Hl7VSReAdmissionIndicator http://terminology.hl7.org/ValueSet/v2-0092
Encounter.hospitalization.dietPreference	example	Diet http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-diet from the FHIR Standard
Encounter.hospitalization.specialCourtesy	preferred	SpecialCourtesy http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-special-courtesy from the FHIR Standard
Encounter.hospitalization.specialArrangement	preferred	SpecialArrangements http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-special-arrangements from the FHIR Standard
Encounter.hospitalization.dischargeDisposition	example	DischargeDisposition http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-discharge-disposition from the FHIR Standard
Encounter.location.status	required	EncounterLocationStatus http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/encounter-location-status|4.0.1 from the FHIR Standard
Encounter.location.physicalType	example	LocationType http://hl7.org/fhir/ValueSet/location-physical-type from the FHIR Standard

Constraints

Id	Grade	Path(s)	Details	Requirements
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 Encounter

Summary

Mandatory: 0 element(18 nested mandatory elements)
Must-Support: 19 elements
Fixed: 2 elements

Structures

This structure refers to these other structures:

• Patient (https://nrces.in/ndhm/fhir/r4/StructureDefinition/Patient)
• ServiceRequest (https://nrces.in/ndhm/fhir/r4/StructureDefinition/ServiceRequest)
• Practitioner (https://nrces.in/ndhm/fhir/r4/StructureDefinition/Practitioner)
• PractitionerRole (https://nrces.in/ndhm/fhir/r4/StructureDefinition/PractitionerRole)
• Appointment (https://nrces.in/ndhm/fhir/r4/StructureDefinition/Appointment)
• ImmunizationRecommendation (https://nrces.in/ndhm/fhir/r4/StructureDefinition/ImmunizationRecommendation)
• Condition (https://nrces.in/ndhm/fhir/r4/StructureDefinition/Condition)
• Procedure (https://nrces.in/ndhm/fhir/r4/StructureDefinition/Procedure)
• Observation (https://nrces.in/ndhm/fhir/r4/StructureDefinition/Observation)
• Organization (https://nrces.in/ndhm/fhir/r4/StructureDefinition/Organization)
• Encounter (https://nrces.in/ndhm/fhir/r4/StructureDefinition/Encounter)