EncounterLite

Introduction

The EncounterLite profile is created from the FHIR resource Encounter.

Intended Use

EncounterLite profile is created to fetch inpatient encounters at a given location.

The intended use for reading data with this API is in first hand that the API is applied for direct access and should not be used to transfer data between caregivers. If it should be used for "data copying" between care providers, patient consent must be handled outside the API.

Specific Rules and Limitations

Type	Description
Limitation	Encounter status: It is only possible to request encounters that are in status "In-progress" and "Onleave".
Limitation	Encounter class: It is only possible to request encounters that belong to inpatient class (IMP).
Rule	The consumer of the API is responsible for making sure data retrieved is filtered in compliance with laws and regulations prior to presenting it to any end-users.
Rule	For reading encounters, the external system needs to be able to evaluate PDL. This means whether the information can be displayed for a healthcare professional with a specific assignment. PDL data needed (HSA care unit and HSA care provider) is retrieved by including the organization referenced from Encounter.serviceProvider.OrganizationSEVendorLite.

Profile Overview

EncounterLite

EncounterLite (Encounter)	I		Encounter	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Encounter Short description An interaction during which services are provided to the patient Alternate names Visit Definition An interaction between a patient and healthcare provider(s) for the purpose of providing healthcare service(s) or assessing the health status of a patient. Data type Encounter Constraints dom-2: If the resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT contain nested Resources `contained.contained.empty()` dom-4: 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-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 `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-6: A resource should have narrative for robust management text.`div`.exists() dom-5: If a resource is contained in another resource, it SHALL NOT have a security label `contained.meta.security.empty()` Mappings rim: Entity. Role, or Act workflow: Event rim: Encounter[@moodCode='EVN']
id	Σ	0..1	string	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Encounter.id Short description Logical id of this artifact Definition The logical id of the resource, as used in the URL for the resource. Once assigned, this value never changes. Comments The only time that a resource does not have an id is when it is being submitted to the server using a create operation. Data type string
meta	Σ	0..1	Meta	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Encounter.meta Short description Metadata about the resource Definition The metadata about the resource. This is content that is maintained by the infrastructure. Changes to the content might not always be associated with version changes to the resource. Data type Meta Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a rim: N/A
implicitRules	Σ ?!	0..1	uri	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Encounter.implicitRules Short description A set of rules under which this content was created Definition A reference to a set of rules that were followed when the resource was constructed, and which must be understood when processing the content. Often, this is a reference to an implementation guide that defines the special rules along with other profiles etc. Comments Asserting this rule set restricts the content to be only understood by a limited set of trading partners. This inherently limits the usefulness of the data in the long term. However, the existing health eco-system is highly fractured, and not yet ready to define, collect, and exchange data in a generally computable sense. Wherever possible, implementers and/or specification writers should avoid using this element. Often, when used, the URL is a reference to an implementation guide that defines these special rules as part of it's narrative along with other profiles, value sets, etc. Data type uri Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a
language		0..1	codeBinding	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Encounter.language Short description Language of the resource content Definition The base language in which the resource is written. Comments Language is provided to support indexing and accessibility (typically, services such as text to speech use the language tag). The html language tag in the narrative applies to the narrative. The language tag on the resource may be used to specify the language of other presentations generated from the data in the resource. Not all the content has to be in the base language. The Resource.language should not be assumed to apply to the narrative automatically. If a language is specified, it should it also be specified on the div element in the html (see rules in HTML5 for information about the relationship between xml:lang and the html lang attribute). Data type code Binding A human language. CommonLanguages (preferred) Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a
text		0..1	Narrative	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Encounter.text Short description Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation Alternate names narrative, html, xhtml, display Definition A human-readable narrative that contains a summary of the resource and can be used to represent the content of the resource to a human. The narrative need not encode all the structured data, but is required to contain sufficient detail to make it "clinically safe" for a human to just read the narrative. Resource definitions may define what content should be represented in the narrative to ensure clinical safety. Comments Contained resources do not have narrative. Resources that are not contained SHOULD have a narrative. In some cases, a resource may only have text with little or no additional discrete data (as long as all minOccurs=1 elements are satisfied). This may be necessary for data from legacy systems where information is captured as a "text blob" or where text is additionally entered raw or narrated and encoded information is added later. Data type Narrative Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a rim: N/A rim: Act.text?
contained		0..*	Resource	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Encounter.contained Short description Contained, inline Resources Alternate names inline resources, anonymous resources, contained resources Definition These resources do not have an independent existence apart from the resource that contains them - they cannot be identified independently, and nor can they have their own independent transaction scope. Comments This should never be done when the content can be identified properly, as once identification is lost, it is extremely difficult (and context dependent) to restore it again. Contained resources may have profiles and tags In their meta elements, but SHALL NOT have security labels. Data type Resource Mappings rim: Entity. Role, or Act rim: N/A
extension	I	0..*	Extension	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Encounter.extension Short description Additional content defined by implementations Alternate names extensions, user content Definition May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Comments There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone. Data type Extension Sliced: Unordered, Open, by url(Value) Extensions are always sliced by (at least) url Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both `extension.exists() != value.exists()` Mappings rim: n/a rim: N/A
modifierExtension	?! I	0..*	Extension	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Encounter.modifierExtension Short description Extensions that cannot be ignored Alternate names extensions, user content Definition May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the resource and that modifies the understanding of the element that contains it and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer is allowed to define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself). Requirements Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions. Comments There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone. Data type Extension Sliced: Unordered, Open, by url(Value) Extensions are always sliced by (at least) url Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both `extension.exists() != value.exists()` Mappings rim: n/a rim: N/A
identifier	Σ	0..*	Identifier	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Encounter.identifier Short description Identifier(s) by which this encounter is known Definition Identifier(s) by which this encounter is known. Data type Identifier Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a v2: CX / EI (occasionally, more often EI maps to a resource id or a URL) rim: II - The Identifier class is a little looser than the v3 type II because it allows URIs as well as registered OIDs or GUIDs. Also maps to Role[classCode=IDENT] servd: Identifier workflow: Event.identifier w5: FiveWs.identifier v2: PV1-19 rim: .id
id		0..1	string	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Encounter.identifier.id Short description Unique id for inter-element referencing Definition Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces. Data type string Mappings rim: n/a
extension	I	0..*	Extension	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Encounter.identifier.extension Short description Additional content defined by implementations Alternate names extensions, user content Definition May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Comments There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone. Data type Extension Sliced: Unordered, Open, by url(Value) Extensions are always sliced by (at least) url Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both `extension.exists() != value.exists()` Mappings rim: n/a rim: N/A
use	Σ ?!	0..0	codeBinding	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Encounter.identifier.use Short description usual \| official \| temp \| secondary \| old (If known) Definition The purpose of this identifier. Requirements Allows the appropriate identifier for a particular context of use to be selected from among a set of identifiers. Comments Applications can assume that an identifier is permanent unless it explicitly says that it is temporary. Data type code Binding Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known . IdentifierUse (required) Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a v2: N/A rim: Role.code or implied by context
type	Σ	0..0	CodeableConceptBinding	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Encounter.identifier.type Short description Description of identifier Definition A coded type for the identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose. Requirements Allows users to make use of identifiers when the identifier system is not known. Comments This element deals only with general categories of identifiers. It SHOULD not be used for codes that correspond 1..1 with the Identifier.system. Some identifiers may fall into multiple categories due to common usage. Where the system is known, a type is unnecessary because the type is always part of the system definition. However systems often need to handle identifiers where the system is not known. There is not a 1:1 relationship between type and system, since many different systems have the same type. Data type CodeableConcept Binding A coded type for an identifier that can be used to determine which identifier to use for a specific purpose. Identifier Type Codes (extensible) Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a v2: CE/CNE/CWE rim: CD orim: fhir:CodeableConcept rdfs:subClassOf dt:CD v2: CX.5 rim: Role.code or implied by context
system	Σ	1..1	uri	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Encounter.identifier.system Short description The namespace for the identifier value Definition Establishes the namespace for the value - that is, a URL that describes a set values that are unique. Requirements There are many sets of identifiers. To perform matching of two identifiers, we need to know what set we're dealing with. The system identifies a particular set of unique identifiers. Comments Identifier.system is always case sensitive. Data type uri Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Examples General http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient Mappings rim: n/a v2: CX.4 / EI-2-4 rim: II.root or Role.id.root servd: ./IdentifierType
value	Σ	1..1	string	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Encounter.identifier.value Short description The value that is unique Definition The portion of the identifier typically relevant to the user and which is unique within the context of the system. Comments If the value is a full URI, then the system SHALL be urn:ietf:rfc:3986. The value's primary purpose is computational mapping. As a result, it may be normalized for comparison purposes (e.g. removing non-significant whitespace, dashes, etc.) A value formatted for human display can be conveyed using the Rendered Value extension. Identifier.value is to be treated as case sensitive unless knowledge of the Identifier.system allows the processer to be confident that non-case-sensitive processing is safe. Data type string Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Examples General 123456 Mappings rim: n/a v2: CX.1 / EI.1 rim: II.extension or II.root if system indicates OID or GUID (Or Role.id.extension or root) servd: ./Value
period	Σ I	0..0	Period	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Encounter.identifier.period Short description Time period when id is/was valid for use Definition Time period during which identifier is/was valid for use. Comments A Period specifies a range of time; the context of use will specify whether the entire range applies (e.g. "the patient was an inpatient of the hospital for this time range") or one value from the range applies (e.g. "give to the patient between these two times"). Period is not used for a duration (a measure of elapsed time). See Duration. Data type Period Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` per-1: If present, start SHALL have a lower value than end `start.hasValue().not() or end.hasValue().not() or (start <= end)` Mappings rim: n/a v2: DR rim: IVL<TS>[lowClosed="true" and highClosed="true"] or URG<TS>[lowClosed="true" and highClosed="true"] v2: CX.7 + CX.8 rim: Role.effectiveTime or implied by context servd: ./StartDate and ./EndDate
assigner	Σ I	0..0	Reference(Organization)	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Encounter.identifier.assigner Short description Organization that issued id (may be just text) Definition Organization that issued/manages the identifier. Comments The Identifier.assigner may omit the .reference element and only contain a .display element reflecting the name or other textual information about the assigning organization. Data type Reference(Organization) Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided `reference.startsWith('#').not() or (reference.substring(1).trace('url') in %rootResource.contained.id.trace('ids'))` Mappings rim: n/a rim: The target of a resource reference is a RIM entry point (Act, Role, or Entity) v2: CX.4 / (CX.4,CX.9,CX.10) rim: II.assigningAuthorityName but note that this is an improper use by the definition of the field. Also Role.scoper servd: ./IdentifierIssuingAuthority
status	Σ ?!	1..1	codeBinding	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Encounter.status Short description planned \| arrived \| triaged \| in-progress \| onleave \| finished \| cancelled + Definition planned \| arrived \| triaged \| in-progress \| onleave \| finished \| cancelled +. Comments Note that internal business rules will determine the appropriate transitions that may occur between statuses (and also classes). Data type code Binding Current state of the encounter. EncounterStatus (required) Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a workflow: Event.status w5: FiveWs.status v2: No clear equivalent in HL7 v2; active/finished could be inferred from PV1-44, PV1-45, PV2-24; inactive could be inferred from PV2-16 rim: .statusCode
statusHistory		0..0	BackboneElement	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Encounter.statusHistory Short description List of past encounter statuses Definition The status history permits the encounter resource to contain the status history without needing to read through the historical versions of the resource, or even have the server store them. Comments The current status is always found in the current version of the resource, not the status history. Data type BackboneElement Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a
class	Σ	1..1	CodingBinding	Element id Encounter.class Short description Classification of patient encounter Definition Concepts representing classification of patient encounter such as ambulatory (outpatient), inpatient, emergency, home health or others due to local variations. Currently, only the encounters belong to IMP class have been mapped. Comments Codes may be defined very casually in enumerations or code lists, up to very formal definitions such as SNOMED CT - see the HL7 v3 Core Principles for more information. Data type Coding Binding Classification of the encounter. v3.ActEncounterCode (extensible) Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a v2: CE/CNE/CWE subset one of the sets of component 1-3 or 4-6 rim: CV orim: fhir:Coding rdfs:subClassOf dt:CDCoding w5: FiveWs.class v2: PV1-2 rim: .inboundRelationship[typeCode=SUBJ].source[classCode=LIST].code
id		0..1	string	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Encounter.class.id Short description Unique id for inter-element referencing Definition Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces. Data type string Mappings rim: n/a
extension	I	0..*	Extension	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Encounter.class.extension Short description Additional content defined by implementations Alternate names extensions, user content Definition May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Comments There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone. Data type Extension Sliced: Unordered, Open, by url(Value) Extensions are always sliced by (at least) url Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both `extension.exists() != value.exists()` Mappings rim: n/a rim: N/A
system	Σ	1..1	uri	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Encounter.class.system Short description Identity of the terminology system Definition The identification of the code system that defines the meaning of the symbol in the code. Requirements Need to be unambiguous about the source of the definition of the symbol. Comments The URI may be an OID (urn:oid:...) or a UUID (urn:uuid:...). OIDs and UUIDs SHALL be references to the HL7 OID registry. Otherwise, the URI should come from HL7's list of FHIR defined special URIs or it should reference to some definition that establishes the system clearly and unambiguously. Data type uri Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a v2: CE.3 rim:* ./codeSystem orim: fhir:Coding.system rdfs:subPropertyOf dt:CDCoding.codeSystem
version	Σ	1..1	string	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Encounter.class.version Short description Version of the system - if relevant Definition The version of the code system which was used when choosing this code. Note that a well-maintained code system does not need the version reported, because the meaning of codes is consistent across versions. However this cannot consistently be assured, and when the meaning is not guaranteed to be consistent, the version SHOULD be exchanged. Comments Where the terminology does not clearly define what string should be used to identify code system versions, the recommendation is to use the date (expressed in FHIR date format) on which that version was officially published as the version date. Data type string Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a v2: CE.7 rim:* ./codeSystemVersion orim: fhir:Coding.version rdfs:subPropertyOf dt:CDCoding.codeSystemVersion
code	Σ	1..1	code	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Encounter.class.code Short description Symbol in syntax defined by the system Definition A symbol in syntax defined by the system. The symbol may be a predefined code or an expression in a syntax defined by the coding system (e.g. post-coordination). Requirements Need to refer to a particular code in the system. Comments Note that FHIR strings SHALL NOT exceed 1MB in size Data type code Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a v2: CE.1 rim:* ./code orim: fhir:Coding.code rdfs:subPropertyOf dt:CDCoding.code
display	Σ	1..1	string	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Encounter.class.display Short description Representation defined by the system Definition A representation of the meaning of the code in the system, following the rules of the system. Requirements Need to be able to carry a human-readable meaning of the code for readers that do not know the system. Comments Note that FHIR strings SHALL NOT exceed 1MB in size Data type string Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a v2: CE.2 - but note this is not well followed rim:* CV.displayName orim: fhir:Coding.display rdfs:subPropertyOf dt:CDCoding.displayName
userSelected	Σ	0..0	boolean	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Encounter.class.userSelected Short description If this coding was chosen directly by the user Definition Indicates that this coding was chosen by a user directly - e.g. off a pick list of available items (codes or displays). Requirements This has been identified as a clinical safety criterium - that this exact system/code pair was chosen explicitly, rather than inferred by the system based on some rules or language processing. Comments Amongst a set of alternatives, a directly chosen code is the most appropriate starting point for new translations. There is some ambiguity about what exactly 'directly chosen' implies, and trading partner agreement may be needed to clarify the use of this element and its consequences more completely. Data type boolean Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a v2: Sometimes implied by being first rim: CD.codingRationale orim: fhir:Coding.userSelected fhir:mapsTo dt:CDCoding.codingRationale. fhir:Coding.userSelected fhir:hasMap fhir:Coding.userSelected.map. fhir:Coding.userSelected.map a fhir:Map; fhir:target dt:CDCoding.codingRationale. fhir:Coding.userSelected\#true a [ fhir:source "true"; fhir:target dt:CDCoding.codingRationale\#O ]
classHistory		0..0	BackboneElement	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Encounter.classHistory Short description List of past encounter classes Definition The class history permits the tracking of the encounters transitions without needing to go through the resource history. This would be used for a case where an admission starts of as an emergency encounter, then transitions into an inpatient scenario. Doing this and not restarting a new encounter ensures that any lab/diagnostic results can more easily follow the patient and not require re-processing and not get lost or cancelled during a kind of discharge from emergency to inpatient. Data type BackboneElement Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a
type	Σ	0..0	CodeableConcept	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Encounter.type Short description Specific type of encounter Definition Specific type of encounter (e.g. e-mail consultation, surgical day-care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation). Comments Since there are many ways to further classify encounters, this element is 0... Data type* CodeableConcept Binding The type of encounter. EncounterType (example) Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a v2: CE/CNE/CWE rim: CD orim: fhir:CodeableConcept rdfs:subClassOf dt:CD workflow: Event.code w5: FiveWs.class v2: PV1-4 / PV1-18 rim: .code
serviceType	Σ	0..0	CodeableConcept	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Encounter.serviceType Short description Specific type of service Definition Broad categorization of the service that is to be provided (e.g. cardiology). Comments Not all terminology uses fit this general pattern. In some cases, models should not use CodeableConcept and use Coding directly and provide their own structure for managing text, codings, translations and the relationship between elements and pre- and post-coordination. Data type CodeableConcept Binding Broad categorization of the service that is to be provided. ServiceType (example) Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a v2: CE/CNE/CWE rim: CD orim: fhir:CodeableConcept rdfs:subClassOf dt:CD workflow: Event.code v2: PV1-10
priority		0..0	CodeableConcept	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Encounter.priority Short description Indicates the urgency of the encounter Definition Indicates the urgency of the encounter. Comments Not all terminology uses fit this general pattern. In some cases, models should not use CodeableConcept and use Coding directly and provide their own structure for managing text, codings, translations and the relationship between elements and pre- and post-coordination. Data type CodeableConcept Binding Indicates the urgency of the encounter. v3.ActPriority (example) Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a v2: CE/CNE/CWE rim: CD orim: fhir:CodeableConcept rdfs:subClassOf dt:CD w5: FiveWs.grade v2: PV2-25 rim: .priorityCode
subject	Σ I	1..1	Reference(PatientLiteSe)	Element id Encounter.subject Short description The patient or group present at the encounter Alternate names patient Definition The patient or group present at the encounter. Comments While the encounter is always about the patient, the patient might not actually be known in all contexts of use, and there may be a group of patients that could be anonymous (such as in a group therapy for Alcoholics Anonymous - where the recording of the encounter could be used for billing on the number of people/staff and not important to the context of the specific patients) or alternately in veterinary care a herd of sheep receiving treatment (where the animals are not individually tracked). Data type Reference(PatientLiteSe) Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided `reference.startsWith('#').not() or (reference.substring(1).trace('url') in %rootResource.contained.id.trace('ids'))` Mappings rim: n/a rim: The target of a resource reference is a RIM entry point (Act, Role, or Entity) workflow: Event.subject w5: FiveWs.subject[x] v2: PID-3 rim: .participation[typeCode=SBJ]/role[classCode=PAT] w5: FiveWs.subject
episodeOfCare	Σ I	0..0	Reference(EpisodeOfCare)	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Encounter.episodeOfCare Short description Episode(s) of care that this encounter should be recorded against Definition Where a specific encounter should be classified as a part of a specific episode(s) of care this field should be used. This association can facilitate grouping of related encounters together for a specific purpose, such as government reporting, issue tracking, association via a common problem. The association is recorded on the encounter as these are typically created after the episode of care and grouped on entry rather than editing the episode of care to append another encounter to it (the episode of care could span years). Comments References SHALL be a reference to an actual FHIR resource, and SHALL be resolveable (allowing for access control, temporary unavailability, etc.). Resolution can be either by retrieval from the URL, or, where applicable by resource type, by treating an absolute reference as a canonical URL and looking it up in a local registry/repository. Data type Reference(EpisodeOfCare) Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided `reference.startsWith('#').not() or (reference.substring(1).trace('url') in %rootResource.contained.id.trace('ids'))` Mappings rim: n/a rim: The target of a resource reference is a RIM entry point (Act, Role, or Entity) workflow: Event.context w5: FiveWs.context v2: PV1-54, PV1-53
basedOn	I	0..0	Reference(ServiceRequest)	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Encounter.basedOn Short description The ServiceRequest that initiated this encounter Alternate names incomingReferral Definition The request this encounter satisfies (e.g. incoming referral or procedure request). Comments References SHALL be a reference to an actual FHIR resource, and SHALL be resolveable (allowing for access control, temporary unavailability, etc.). Resolution can be either by retrieval from the URL, or, where applicable by resource type, by treating an absolute reference as a canonical URL and looking it up in a local registry/repository. Data type Reference(ServiceRequest) Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided `reference.startsWith('#').not() or (reference.substring(1).trace('url') in %rootResource.contained.id.trace('ids'))` Mappings rim: n/a rim: The target of a resource reference is a RIM entry point (Act, Role, or Entity) workflow: Event.basedOn rim: .reason.ClinicalDocument
participant	Σ	0..0	BackboneElement	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Encounter.participant Short description List of participants involved in the encounter Definition The list of people responsible for providing the service. Data type BackboneElement Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a workflow: Event.performer v2: ROL rim: .participation[typeCode=PFM]
appointment	Σ I	0..0	Reference(Appointment)	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Encounter.appointment Short description The appointment that scheduled this encounter Definition The appointment that scheduled this encounter. Comments References SHALL be a reference to an actual FHIR resource, and SHALL be resolveable (allowing for access control, temporary unavailability, etc.). Resolution can be either by retrieval from the URL, or, where applicable by resource type, by treating an absolute reference as a canonical URL and looking it up in a local registry/repository. Data type Reference(Appointment) Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided `reference.startsWith('#').not() or (reference.substring(1).trace('url') in %rootResource.contained.id.trace('ids'))` Mappings rim: n/a rim: The target of a resource reference is a RIM entry point (Act, Role, or Entity) workflow: Event.basedOn v2: SCH-1 / SCH-2 rim: .outboundRelationship[typeCode=FLFS].target[classCode=ENC, moodCode=APT]
period	I	1..1	Period	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Encounter.period Short description The start and end time of the encounter Definition The start and end time of the encounter. Comments If not (yet) known, the end of the Period may be omitted. Data type Period Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` per-1: If present, start SHALL have a lower value than end `start.hasValue().not() or end.hasValue().not() or (start <= end)` Mappings rim: n/a v2: DR rim: IVL<TS>[lowClosed="true" and highClosed="true"] or URG<TS>[lowClosed="true" and highClosed="true"] workflow: Event.occurrence[x] w5: FiveWs.done[x] v2: PV1-44, PV1-45 rim: .effectiveTime (low & high)
id		0..1	string	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Encounter.period.id Short description Unique id for inter-element referencing Definition Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces. Data type string Mappings rim: n/a
extension	I	0..*	Extension	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Encounter.period.extension Short description Additional content defined by implementations Alternate names extensions, user content Definition May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Comments There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone. Data type Extension Sliced: Unordered, Open, by url(Value) Extensions are always sliced by (at least) url Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both `extension.exists() != value.exists()` Mappings rim: n/a rim: N/A
start	Σ I	1..1	dateTime	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Encounter.period.start Short description Starting time with inclusive boundary Definition The start of the period. The boundary is inclusive. Comments If the low element is missing, the meaning is that the low boundary is not known. Data type dateTime Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a v2: DR.1 rim: ./low
end	Σ I	0..1	dateTime	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Encounter.period.end Short description End time with inclusive boundary, if not ongoing Definition The end of the period. If the end of the period is missing, it means no end was known or planned at the time the instance was created. The start may be in the past, and the end date in the future, which means that period is expected/planned to end at that time. Comments The high value includes any matching date/time. i.e. 2012-02-03T10:00:00 is in a period that has an end value of 2012-02-03. Meaning when missing If the end of the period is missing, it means that the period is ongoing Data type dateTime Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a v2: DR.2 rim: ./high
length	I	0..0	Duration	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Encounter.length Short description Quantity of time the encounter lasted (less time absent) Definition Quantity of time the encounter lasted. This excludes the time during leaves of absence. Comments May differ from the time the Encounter.period lasted because of leave of absence. Data type Duration Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` qty-3: If a code for the unit is present, the system SHALL also be present `code.empty() or system.exists()` drt-1: There SHALL be a code if there is a value and it SHALL be an expression of time. If system is present, it SHALL be UCUM. `code.exists() implies ((system = %ucum) and value.exists())` Mappings rim: n/a v2: SN (see also Range) or CQ rim: PQ, IVL<PQ>, MO, CO, depending on the values rim: PQ, IVL<PQ> depending on the values workflow: Event.occurrence[x] v2: (PV1-45 less PV1-44) iff ( (PV1-44 not empty) and (PV1-45 not empty) ); units in minutes rim: .lengthOfStayQuantity
reasonCode	Σ	0..0	CodeableConceptBinding	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Encounter.reasonCode Short description Coded reason the encounter takes place Alternate names Indication, Admission diagnosis Definition Reason the encounter takes place, expressed as a code. For admissions, this can be used for a coded admission diagnosis. Comments For systems that need to know which was the primary diagnosis, these will be marked with the standard extension primaryDiagnosis (which is a sequence value rather than a flag, 1 = primary diagnosis). Data type CodeableConcept Binding Reason why the encounter takes place. EncounterReasonCodes (preferred) Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a v2: CE/CNE/CWE rim: CD orim: fhir:CodeableConcept rdfs:subClassOf dt:CD workflow: Event.reasonCode w5: FiveWs.why[x] v2: EVN-4 / PV2-3 (note: PV2-3 is nominally constrained to inpatient admissions; HL7 v2 makes no vocabulary suggestions for PV2-3; would not expect PV2 segment or PV2-3 to be in use in all implementations ) rim: .reasonCode
reasonReference	Σ I	0..0	Reference(Condition \| Procedure \| Observation \| ImmunizationRecommendation)	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Encounter.reasonReference Short description Reason the encounter takes place (reference) Alternate names Indication, Admission diagnosis Definition Reason the encounter takes place, expressed as a code. For admissions, this can be used for a coded admission diagnosis. Comments For systems that need to know which was the primary diagnosis, these will be marked with the standard extension primaryDiagnosis (which is a sequence value rather than a flag, 1 = primary diagnosis). Data type Reference(Condition \| Procedure \| Observation \| ImmunizationRecommendation) Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided `reference.startsWith('#').not() or (reference.substring(1).trace('url') in %rootResource.contained.id.trace('ids'))` Mappings rim: n/a rim: The target of a resource reference is a RIM entry point (Act, Role, or Entity) workflow: Event.reasonCode w5: FiveWs.why[x] v2: EVN-4 / PV2-3 (note: PV2-3 is nominally constrained to inpatient admissions; HL7 v2 makes no vocabulary suggestions for PV2-3; would not expect PV2 segment or PV2-3 to be in use in all implementations ) rim: .reasonCode
diagnosis	Σ	0..0	BackboneElement	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Encounter.diagnosis Short description The list of diagnosis relevant to this encounter Definition The list of diagnosis relevant to this encounter. Data type BackboneElement Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a rim: .outboundRelationship[typeCode=RSON]
account	I	0..0	Reference(Account)	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Encounter.account Short description The set of accounts that may be used for billing for this Encounter Definition The set of accounts that may be used for billing for this Encounter. Comments The billing system may choose to allocate billable items associated with the Encounter to different referenced Accounts based on internal business rules. Data type Reference(Account) Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided `reference.startsWith('#').not() or (reference.substring(1).trace('url') in %rootResource.contained.id.trace('ids'))` Mappings rim: n/a rim: The target of a resource reference is a RIM entry point (Act, Role, or Entity) rim: .pertains.A_Account
hospitalization		0..0	BackboneElement	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Encounter.hospitalization Short description Details about the admission to a healthcare service Definition Details about the admission to a healthcare service. Comments An Encounter may cover more than just the inpatient stay. Contexts such as outpatients, community clinics, and aged care facilities are also included. The duration recorded in the period of this encounter covers the entire scope of this hospitalization record. Data type BackboneElement Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a rim: .outboundRelationship[typeCode=COMP].target[classCode=ENC, moodCode=EVN]
location		1..*	BackboneElement	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Encounter.location Short description List of locations where the patient has been Definition List of locations where the patient has been during this encounter. Comments Virtual encounters can be recorded in the Encounter by specifying a location reference to a location of type "kind" such as "client's home" and an encounter.class = "virtual". Data type BackboneElement Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a rim: .participation[typeCode=LOC]
id		0..1	string	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Encounter.location.id Short description Unique id for inter-element referencing Definition Unique id for the element within a resource (for internal references). This may be any string value that does not contain spaces. Data type string Mappings rim: n/a
extension	I	0..*	Extension	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Encounter.location.extension Short description Additional content defined by implementations Alternate names extensions, user content Definition May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Comments There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone. Data type Extension Sliced: Unordered, Open, by url(Value) Extensions are always sliced by (at least) url Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both `extension.exists() != value.exists()` Mappings rim: n/a rim: N/A
modifierExtension	Σ ?! I	0..*	Extension	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Encounter.location.modifierExtension Short description Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized Alternate names extensions, user content, modifiers Definition May be used to represent additional information that is not part of the basic definition of the element and that modifies the understanding of the element in which it is contained and/or the understanding of the containing element's descendants. Usually modifier elements provide negation or qualification. To make the use of extensions safe and manageable, there is a strict set of governance applied to the definition and use of extensions. Though any implementer can define an extension, there is a set of requirements that SHALL be met as part of the definition of the extension. Applications processing a resource are required to check for modifier extensions. Modifier extensions SHALL NOT change the meaning of any elements on Resource or DomainResource (including cannot change the meaning of modifierExtension itself). Requirements Modifier extensions allow for extensions that cannot be safely ignored to be clearly distinguished from the vast majority of extensions which can be safely ignored. This promotes interoperability by eliminating the need for implementers to prohibit the presence of extensions. For further information, see the definition of modifier extensions. Comments There can be no stigma associated with the use of extensions by any application, project, or standard - regardless of the institution or jurisdiction that uses or defines the extensions. The use of extensions is what allows the FHIR specification to retain a core level of simplicity for everyone. Data type Extension Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ext-1: Must have either extensions or value[x], not both `extension.exists() != value.exists()` Mappings rim: n/a rim: N/A
location	I	1..1	Reference(LocationUnitSe)	Element id Encounter.location.location Short description Location the encounter takes place Definition The location where the encounter takes place. This could be the locations where the patient is physically available or have been availble. Comments References SHALL be a reference to an actual FHIR resource, and SHALL be resolveable (allowing for access control, temporary unavailability, etc.). Resolution can be either by retrieval from the URL, or, where applicable by resource type, by treating an absolute reference as a canonical URL and looking it up in a local registry/repository. Data type Reference(LocationUnitSe) Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided `reference.startsWith('#').not() or (reference.substring(1).trace('url') in %rootResource.contained.id.trace('ids'))` Mappings rim: n/a rim: The target of a resource reference is a RIM entry point (Act, Role, or Entity) workflow: Event.location w5: FiveWs.where[x] v2: PV1-3 / PV1-6 / PV1-11 / PV1-42 / PV1-43 rim: .role
status		1..1	codeBinding	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Encounter.location.status Short description planned \| active \| reserved \| completed Definition The status of the participants' presence at the specified location during the period specified. If the participant is no longer at the location, then the period will have an end date/time. Comments When the patient is no longer active at a location, then the period end date is entered, and the status may be changed to completed. Data type code Binding The status of the location. EncounterLocationStatus (required) Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a rim: .role.statusCode
physicalType		1..1	CodeableConcept	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Encounter.location.physicalType Short description The physical type of the location (usually the level in the location hierachy - bed room ward etc.) Definition This will be used to specify the required levels (bed/ward/room/etc.) desired to be recorded to simplify either messaging or query. Comments This information is de-normalized from the Location resource to support the easier understanding of the encounter resource and processing in messaging or query. There may be many levels in the hierachy, and this may only pic specific levels that are required for a specific usage scenario. Data type CodeableConcept Binding Physical form of the location. LocationType (example) Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` Mappings rim: n/a v2: CE/CNE/CWE rim: CD orim: fhir:CodeableConcept rdfs:subClassOf dt:CD
period	I	0..0	Period	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Encounter.location.period Short description Time period during which the patient was present at the location Definition Time period during which the patient was present at the location. Comments A Period specifies a range of time; the context of use will specify whether the entire range applies (e.g. "the patient was an inpatient of the hospital for this time range") or one value from the range applies (e.g. "give to the patient between these two times"). Period is not used for a duration (a measure of elapsed time). See Duration. Data type Period Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` per-1: If present, start SHALL have a lower value than end `start.hasValue().not() or end.hasValue().not() or (start <= end)` Mappings rim: n/a v2: DR rim: IVL<TS>[lowClosed="true" and highClosed="true"] or URG<TS>[lowClosed="true" and highClosed="true"] rim: .time
serviceProvider	I	1..1	Reference(OrganizationSEVendorLite)	Element id Encounter.serviceProvider Short description The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter Definition The organization that is primarily responsible for this Encounter's services. This MAY be the same as the organization on the Patient record, however it could be different, such as if the actor performing the services was from an external organization (which may be billed seperately) for an external consultation. Refer to the example bundle showing an abbreviated set of Encounters for a colonoscopy. Comments References SHALL be a reference to an actual FHIR resource, and SHALL be resolveable (allowing for access control, temporary unavailability, etc.). Resolution can be either by retrieval from the URL, or, where applicable by resource type, by treating an absolute reference as a canonical URL and looking it up in a local registry/repository. Data type Reference(OrganizationSEVendorLite) Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided `reference.startsWith('#').not() or (reference.substring(1).trace('url') in %rootResource.contained.id.trace('ids'))` Mappings rim: n/a rim: The target of a resource reference is a RIM entry point (Act, Role, or Entity) workflow: Event.performer.actor v2: PL.6 & PL.1 rim: .particiaption[typeCode=PFM].role
partOf	I	0..0	Reference(Encounter)	There are no (further) constraints on this element Element id Encounter.partOf Short description Another Encounter this encounter is part of Definition Another Encounter of which this encounter is a part of (administratively or in time). Comments This is also used for associating a child's encounter back to the mother's encounter. Refer to the Notes section in the Patient resource for further details. Data type Reference(Encounter) Constraints ele-1: All FHIR elements must have a @value or children `hasValue() or (children().count() > id.count())` ref-1: SHALL have a contained resource if a local reference is provided `reference.startsWith('#').not() or (reference.substring(1).trace('url') in %rootResource.contained.id.trace('ids'))` Mappings rim: n/a rim: The target of a resource reference is a RIM entry point (Act, Role, or Entity) workflow: Event.partOf rim: .inboundRelationship[typeCode=COMP].source[classCode=COMP, moodCode=EVN]

Statuses

FHIR status	Status in COSMIC
Planned	New, Planned (Applicable for all contact types in COSMIC).
Arrived	Arrived (Applicable only for outpatient contact types in COSMIC).
In-progress	Ongoing (Applicable for all outpatient contact types. Applicable for inpatient contacts which do not have absence in status "Ongoing").
Onleave	Ongoing (Applicable for inpatient contacts with absence that are in status "Ongoing").
Finished	Dishcarged (Applicable for all contact types in COSMIC).
Canceled	Missed (Applicable for all contact types in COSMIC).
Entered in error	Canceled (Applicable for all contact types in COSMIC).

Versions

COS version	Profile version	Required COSMIC version	Date	Description
4.3.0	1.0.0	COSMIC 3.12.0	July 2024	Initial version, support for GET and search.

Supported Operations

HTTP Methods

Method	Description
GET	Fetch inpatient encounters that are in statuses "In-progress" and "Onleave" from COSMIC.

Query Operations

Search Parameters

Query parameter	Format	Mandatory/Optional	Description
Location	Identifier	Mandatory	The identifier of the location which encounters should be fetched.
Statuses	Code	Mandatory	The encounter statuses to be considered when fetching. Supported statuses: "In-progress" and "Onleave".
Classes	Code	Mandatory	The encounter classes to be considered when fetching. Supported classes: IMP
_profile	String	Mandatory	Supported profile: https://fhir.cambio.se/StructureDefinition/EncounterLite/v1\|
_include	String	Optional	Supported SearchInclude operations: Encounter:subject, Encounter:location, Encounter:serviceProvider

Supported Queries

Search [baseURL]/Encounter

Supported SearchInclude Operations

Encounter:subject
Encounter:location
Encounter.serviceProvider

Supported RevInclude Operations

N/A

Error Codes

Error code	Description
400 Bad request	Invalid search parameter:Status is mandatory: Supported status are ( In Progress, On Leave )
400 Bad request	Invalid search parameter:Class is mandatory: Supported classes are (IMP)
400 Bad request	Invalid search parameter:location is mandatory
403 Forbidden	Restricted access for the user to view the encounter information

For common codes, refer to Error handling section.