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Version: 3.1.3

Encounter

Description

Encounter resource represents an interaction between a patient and healthcare provider(s) for the purpose of providing healthcare services or assessing the patient's health status. It includes details such as the type, status, and period of the encounter, as well as the location and participants involved. This resource is essential for recording information about the context of care delivery, including inpatient, outpatient, and emergency visits. It helps in managing and exchanging data about patient visits, ensuring coordinated and comprehensive care.

Source https://hl7.org/fhir/r4/encounter

Tables

Resource Specific TablesCommon Tables
hc_encounterhc_address
hc_encounter_classhistoryhc_ancestor
hc_encounter_diagnosishc_assigner
hc_encounter_locationhc_canonical
hc_encounter_participanthc_codeableconcept
hc_encounter_statushistoryhc_contactpoint
hc_extension
hc_humanname
hc_identifier
hc_reference
hc_uri

Referenced By

  • AllergyIntolerance
  • CarePlan
  • CareTeam
  • Claim
  • Communication
  • Condition
  • DiagnosticReport
  • DocumentReference
  • ExplanationOfBenefit
  • Immunization
  • MedicationDispense
  • MedicationRequest
  • MedicationStatement
  • Observation
  • Procedure
  • QuestionnaireResponse
  • ServiceRequest