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Draft as of 2025-06-03 |
Definitions for the InPatientEncounter logical model.
Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be foundhere
0. InPatientEncounter | |
Definition | Hospital Discharge Report - Encounter - A.2.3 eHN |
Short | A.2.3 - Encounter (eHN) |
Control | 0..* |
Is Modifier | false |
Logical Model | Instances of this logical model are not marked to be the target of a Reference |
2. InPatientEncounter.type | |
Definition | The type of the encounter whether inpatient or short stay encounter. |
Short | A.2.3.1 - Encounter type |
Control | 1..1 |
Type | CodeableConcept |
4. InPatientEncounter.note | |
Definition | A narrative description of the encounter course. |
Short | A.2.3.2 - Encounter note |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | string |
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension |
6. InPatientEncounter.admission | |
Definition | Admission |
Short | A.2.3.3 - Admission |
Control | 1..1 |
Type | Base |
8. InPatientEncounter.admission.urgency | |
Definition | Admission type, either emergency or planned |
Short | A.2.3.3.1 - Admission urgency |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | CodeableConcept |
10. InPatientEncounter.admission.date | |
Definition | Admission date and time. |
Short | A.2.3.3.2 - Admission date |
Control | 1..1 |
Type | dateTime |
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension |
12. InPatientEncounter.admission.admitter | |
Definition | Admitting Healthcare Professional |
Short | Admitting professional |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | Base |
14. InPatientEncounter.admission.admitter.identifier | |
Definition | The health professional identification number. Either an internal identifier assigned by a healthcare provider institution or (preferably) a national health professional ID such as the licence or registration number. |
Short | A.2.3.3.3 - Admitting professional ID |
Note | This is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion) |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | Identifier |
16. InPatientEncounter.admission.admitter.name | |
Definition | Person name [the structure of the name will be the same as for the patient (given name, family name / surname)]. |
Short | A.2.3.3.4 - Admitting professional name |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | HumanName |
18. InPatientEncounter.admission.admitter.organizationID | |
Definition | The healthcare provider organisation identifier. |
Short | A.2.3.3.5 - Admitting organisation ID |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | Identifier |
20. InPatientEncounter.admission.admitter.organization | |
Definition | The healthcare provider organisation information. |
Short | A.2.3.3.6 - Admitting organisation |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | Base |
22. InPatientEncounter.admission.source | |
Definition | From where the patient was admitted (e.g. physician referral, transfer). |
Short | A.2.3.3.7 - Admit Source |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | CodeableConcept |
24. InPatientEncounter.admission.referringHP | |
Definition | Referring Healthcare Professional |
Short | Referring professional |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | Base |
26. InPatientEncounter.admission.referringHP.identifier | |
Definition | The health professional identification number. Either an internal identifier assigned by a healthcare provider institution or (preferably) a national health professional ID such as the licence or registration number. |
Short | A.2.3.3.8 - Referring professional ID |
Note | This is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion) |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | Identifier |
28. InPatientEncounter.admission.referringHP.name | |
Definition | Person name [the structure of the name will be the same as for the patient (given name, family name / surname)]. |
Short | A.2.3.3.9 - Referring professional name |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | HumanName |
30. InPatientEncounter.admission.referringHP.organizationID | |
Definition | The healthcare provider organisation identifier. |
Short | A.2.3.3.10 - Referring organisation ID |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | Identifier |
32. InPatientEncounter.admission.referringHP.organization | |
Definition | The healthcare provider organisation information. |
Short | A.2.3.3.11 - Referring organisation |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | Base |
34. InPatientEncounter.admissionReason | |
Definition | Admission reason |
Short | A.2.3.4 - Admission reason |
Control | 1..1 |
Type | Base |
36. InPatientEncounter.admissionReason.code | |
Definition | Reason or reasons for admission, e.g. Problem, procedure or finding. |
Short | A.2.3.4.1 - Admission reason |
Control | 0..* |
Type | CodeableConcept |
38. InPatientEncounter.admissionReason.comment | |
Definition | Explanation of the reason for the encounter. |
Short | A.2.3.4.2 - Admission reason comment |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | string |
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension |
40. InPatientEncounter.admissionReason.legalStatus | |
Definition | Legal status/situation at admission. The legal status indicates the basis on which the patient is staying in a healthcare organisation. This can be either voluntary or involuntary, however the legal status is always determined by a court. A patient can also receive healthcare based on a forensic status. (voluntary, involuntary, admission by legal authority). |
Short | A.2.3.4.3 - Admission legal status |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | CodeableConcept |
42. InPatientEncounter.discharge | |
Definition | Discharge |
Short | A.2.3.5 - Discharge |
Control | 1..1 |
Type | Base |
44. InPatientEncounter.discharge.date | |
Definition | Discharge date and time |
Short | A.2.3.5.1 - Discharge date |
Control | 1..1 |
Type | dateTime |
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension |
46. InPatientEncounter.discharge.destinationType | |
Definition | Type of location to which the patient will go after the encounter. E.g. home, hospital, nursing home, left against medical advice etc. |
Short | A.2.3.5.2 - Discharge destination type |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | CodeableConcept |
48. InPatientEncounter.discharge.destinationLocation | |
Definition | The location/organisation to which the patient will go after the encounter. Name, address and telecommunication contact. |
Short | A.2.3.5.3 - Destination location |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | CodeableConcept |
50. InPatientEncounter.location | |
Definition | Location - All locations/departments where the patient stayed (was boarded) within the hospital. |
Short | A.2.3.6 - Location - All locations/departments where the patient stayed (was boarded) within the hospital. |
Control | 0..* |
Type | Base |
52. InPatientEncounter.location.period | |
Definition | Time period during which the patient was present at the location |
Short | A.2.3.6.1 - Period |
Control | 1..1 |
Type | Period |
54. InPatientEncounter.location.organization | |
Definition | Organization or organization part (hospital department) where the patient was present. |
Short | Organization |
Control | 1..1 |
Type | Base |
56. InPatientEncounter.location.organization.identifier | |
Definition | The organisation’s part identifier. |
Short | A.2.3.6.2 - Organisation Part ID |
Note | This is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion) |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | Identifier |
58. InPatientEncounter.location.organization.name | |
Definition | Full name of the organisation part, e.g. Name of the department |
Short | A.2.3.6.3 - Organisation Part Name |
Control | 1..1 |
Type | string |
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension |
60. InPatientEncounter.location.organization.details | |
Definition | Address, contact names and contact details, specialty of the organisation part. |
Short | A.2.3.6.4 - Organisation Part Details |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | Base |
Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be foundhere
0. InPatientEncounter | |
Definition | Hospital Discharge Report - Encounter - A.2.3 eHN |
Short | A.2.3 - Encounter (eHN) |
Logical Model | Instances of this logical model are not marked to be the target of a Reference |
2. InPatientEncounter.type | |
Definition | The type of the encounter whether inpatient or short stay encounter. |
Short | A.2.3.1 - Encounter type |
Control | 1..1 |
Type | CodeableConcept |
4. InPatientEncounter.note | |
Definition | A narrative description of the encounter course. |
Short | A.2.3.2 - Encounter note |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | string |
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension |
6. InPatientEncounter.admission | |
Definition | Admission |
Short | A.2.3.3 - Admission |
Control | 1..1 |
Type | Base |
8. InPatientEncounter.admission.urgency | |
Definition | Admission type, either emergency or planned |
Short | A.2.3.3.1 - Admission urgency |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | CodeableConcept |
10. InPatientEncounter.admission.date | |
Definition | Admission date and time. |
Short | A.2.3.3.2 - Admission date |
Control | 1..1 |
Type | dateTime |
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension |
12. InPatientEncounter.admission.admitter | |
Definition | Admitting Healthcare Professional |
Short | Admitting professional |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | Base |
14. InPatientEncounter.admission.admitter.identifier | |
Definition | The health professional identification number. Either an internal identifier assigned by a healthcare provider institution or (preferably) a national health professional ID such as the licence or registration number. |
Short | A.2.3.3.3 - Admitting professional ID |
Note | This is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion) |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | Identifier |
16. InPatientEncounter.admission.admitter.name | |
Definition | Person name [the structure of the name will be the same as for the patient (given name, family name / surname)]. |
Short | A.2.3.3.4 - Admitting professional name |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | HumanName |
18. InPatientEncounter.admission.admitter.organizationID | |
Definition | The healthcare provider organisation identifier. |
Short | A.2.3.3.5 - Admitting organisation ID |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | Identifier |
20. InPatientEncounter.admission.admitter.organization | |
Definition | The healthcare provider organisation information. |
Short | A.2.3.3.6 - Admitting organisation |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | Base |
22. InPatientEncounter.admission.source | |
Definition | From where the patient was admitted (e.g. physician referral, transfer). |
Short | A.2.3.3.7 - Admit Source |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | CodeableConcept |
24. InPatientEncounter.admission.referringHP | |
Definition | Referring Healthcare Professional |
Short | Referring professional |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | Base |
26. InPatientEncounter.admission.referringHP.identifier | |
Definition | The health professional identification number. Either an internal identifier assigned by a healthcare provider institution or (preferably) a national health professional ID such as the licence or registration number. |
Short | A.2.3.3.8 - Referring professional ID |
Note | This is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion) |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | Identifier |
28. InPatientEncounter.admission.referringHP.name | |
Definition | Person name [the structure of the name will be the same as for the patient (given name, family name / surname)]. |
Short | A.2.3.3.9 - Referring professional name |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | HumanName |
30. InPatientEncounter.admission.referringHP.organizationID | |
Definition | The healthcare provider organisation identifier. |
Short | A.2.3.3.10 - Referring organisation ID |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | Identifier |
32. InPatientEncounter.admission.referringHP.organization | |
Definition | The healthcare provider organisation information. |
Short | A.2.3.3.11 - Referring organisation |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | Base |
34. InPatientEncounter.admissionReason | |
Definition | Admission reason |
Short | A.2.3.4 - Admission reason |
Control | 1..1 |
Type | Base |
36. InPatientEncounter.admissionReason.code | |
Definition | Reason or reasons for admission, e.g. Problem, procedure or finding. |
Short | A.2.3.4.1 - Admission reason |
Control | 0..* |
Type | CodeableConcept |
38. InPatientEncounter.admissionReason.comment | |
Definition | Explanation of the reason for the encounter. |
Short | A.2.3.4.2 - Admission reason comment |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | string |
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension |
40. InPatientEncounter.admissionReason.legalStatus | |
Definition | Legal status/situation at admission. The legal status indicates the basis on which the patient is staying in a healthcare organisation. This can be either voluntary or involuntary, however the legal status is always determined by a court. A patient can also receive healthcare based on a forensic status. (voluntary, involuntary, admission by legal authority). |
Short | A.2.3.4.3 - Admission legal status |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | CodeableConcept |
42. InPatientEncounter.discharge | |
Definition | Discharge |
Short | A.2.3.5 - Discharge |
Control | 1..1 |
Type | Base |
44. InPatientEncounter.discharge.date | |
Definition | Discharge date and time |
Short | A.2.3.5.1 - Discharge date |
Control | 1..1 |
Type | dateTime |
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension |
46. InPatientEncounter.discharge.destinationType | |
Definition | Type of location to which the patient will go after the encounter. E.g. home, hospital, nursing home, left against medical advice etc. |
Short | A.2.3.5.2 - Discharge destination type |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | CodeableConcept |
48. InPatientEncounter.discharge.destinationLocation | |
Definition | The location/organisation to which the patient will go after the encounter. Name, address and telecommunication contact. |
Short | A.2.3.5.3 - Destination location |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | CodeableConcept |
50. InPatientEncounter.location | |
Definition | Location - All locations/departments where the patient stayed (was boarded) within the hospital. |
Short | A.2.3.6 - Location - All locations/departments where the patient stayed (was boarded) within the hospital. |
Control | 0..* |
Type | Base |
52. InPatientEncounter.location.period | |
Definition | Time period during which the patient was present at the location |
Short | A.2.3.6.1 - Period |
Control | 1..1 |
Type | Period |
54. InPatientEncounter.location.organization | |
Definition | Organization or organization part (hospital department) where the patient was present. |
Short | Organization |
Control | 1..1 |
Type | Base |
56. InPatientEncounter.location.organization.identifier | |
Definition | The organisation’s part identifier. |
Short | A.2.3.6.2 - Organisation Part ID |
Note | This is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion) |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | Identifier |
58. InPatientEncounter.location.organization.name | |
Definition | Full name of the organisation part, e.g. Name of the department |
Short | A.2.3.6.3 - Organisation Part Name |
Control | 1..1 |
Type | string |
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension |
60. InPatientEncounter.location.organization.details | |
Definition | Address, contact names and contact details, specialty of the organisation part. |
Short | A.2.3.6.4 - Organisation Part Details |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | Base |
Guidance on how to interpret the contents of this table can be foundhere
0. InPatientEncounter | |
Definition | Hospital Discharge Report - Encounter - A.2.3 eHN |
Short | A.2.3 - Encounter (eHN) |
Control | 0..* |
Is Modifier | false |
Logical Model | Instances of this logical model are not marked to be the target of a Reference |
2. InPatientEncounter.type | |
Definition | The type of the encounter whether inpatient or short stay encounter. |
Short | A.2.3.1 - Encounter type |
Control | 1..1 |
Type | CodeableConcept |
4. InPatientEncounter.note | |
Definition | A narrative description of the encounter course. |
Short | A.2.3.2 - Encounter note |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | string |
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension |
6. InPatientEncounter.admission | |
Definition | Admission |
Short | A.2.3.3 - Admission |
Control | 1..1 |
Type | Base |
8. InPatientEncounter.admission.urgency | |
Definition | Admission type, either emergency or planned |
Short | A.2.3.3.1 - Admission urgency |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | CodeableConcept |
10. InPatientEncounter.admission.date | |
Definition | Admission date and time. |
Short | A.2.3.3.2 - Admission date |
Control | 1..1 |
Type | dateTime |
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension |
12. InPatientEncounter.admission.admitter | |
Definition | Admitting Healthcare Professional |
Short | Admitting professional |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | Base |
14. InPatientEncounter.admission.admitter.identifier | |
Definition | The health professional identification number. Either an internal identifier assigned by a healthcare provider institution or (preferably) a national health professional ID such as the licence or registration number. |
Short | A.2.3.3.3 - Admitting professional ID |
Note | This is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion) |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | Identifier |
16. InPatientEncounter.admission.admitter.name | |
Definition | Person name [the structure of the name will be the same as for the patient (given name, family name / surname)]. |
Short | A.2.3.3.4 - Admitting professional name |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | HumanName |
18. InPatientEncounter.admission.admitter.organizationID | |
Definition | The healthcare provider organisation identifier. |
Short | A.2.3.3.5 - Admitting organisation ID |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | Identifier |
20. InPatientEncounter.admission.admitter.organization | |
Definition | The healthcare provider organisation information. |
Short | A.2.3.3.6 - Admitting organisation |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | Base |
22. InPatientEncounter.admission.source | |
Definition | From where the patient was admitted (e.g. physician referral, transfer). |
Short | A.2.3.3.7 - Admit Source |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | CodeableConcept |
24. InPatientEncounter.admission.referringHP | |
Definition | Referring Healthcare Professional |
Short | Referring professional |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | Base |
26. InPatientEncounter.admission.referringHP.identifier | |
Definition | The health professional identification number. Either an internal identifier assigned by a healthcare provider institution or (preferably) a national health professional ID such as the licence or registration number. |
Short | A.2.3.3.8 - Referring professional ID |
Note | This is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion) |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | Identifier |
28. InPatientEncounter.admission.referringHP.name | |
Definition | Person name [the structure of the name will be the same as for the patient (given name, family name / surname)]. |
Short | A.2.3.3.9 - Referring professional name |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | HumanName |
30. InPatientEncounter.admission.referringHP.organizationID | |
Definition | The healthcare provider organisation identifier. |
Short | A.2.3.3.10 - Referring organisation ID |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | Identifier |
32. InPatientEncounter.admission.referringHP.organization | |
Definition | The healthcare provider organisation information. |
Short | A.2.3.3.11 - Referring organisation |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | Base |
34. InPatientEncounter.admissionReason | |
Definition | Admission reason |
Short | A.2.3.4 - Admission reason |
Control | 1..1 |
Type | Base |
36. InPatientEncounter.admissionReason.code | |
Definition | Reason or reasons for admission, e.g. Problem, procedure or finding. |
Short | A.2.3.4.1 - Admission reason |
Control | 0..* |
Type | CodeableConcept |
38. InPatientEncounter.admissionReason.comment | |
Definition | Explanation of the reason for the encounter. |
Short | A.2.3.4.2 - Admission reason comment |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | string |
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension |
40. InPatientEncounter.admissionReason.legalStatus | |
Definition | Legal status/situation at admission. The legal status indicates the basis on which the patient is staying in a healthcare organisation. This can be either voluntary or involuntary, however the legal status is always determined by a court. A patient can also receive healthcare based on a forensic status. (voluntary, involuntary, admission by legal authority). |
Short | A.2.3.4.3 - Admission legal status |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | CodeableConcept |
42. InPatientEncounter.discharge | |
Definition | Discharge |
Short | A.2.3.5 - Discharge |
Control | 1..1 |
Type | Base |
44. InPatientEncounter.discharge.date | |
Definition | Discharge date and time |
Short | A.2.3.5.1 - Discharge date |
Control | 1..1 |
Type | dateTime |
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension |
46. InPatientEncounter.discharge.destinationType | |
Definition | Type of location to which the patient will go after the encounter. E.g. home, hospital, nursing home, left against medical advice etc. |
Short | A.2.3.5.2 - Discharge destination type |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | CodeableConcept |
48. InPatientEncounter.discharge.destinationLocation | |
Definition | The location/organisation to which the patient will go after the encounter. Name, address and telecommunication contact. |
Short | A.2.3.5.3 - Destination location |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | CodeableConcept |
50. InPatientEncounter.location | |
Definition | Location - All locations/departments where the patient stayed (was boarded) within the hospital. |
Short | A.2.3.6 - Location - All locations/departments where the patient stayed (was boarded) within the hospital. |
Control | 0..* |
Type | Base |
52. InPatientEncounter.location.period | |
Definition | Time period during which the patient was present at the location |
Short | A.2.3.6.1 - Period |
Control | 1..1 |
Type | Period |
54. InPatientEncounter.location.organization | |
Definition | Organization or organization part (hospital department) where the patient was present. |
Short | Organization |
Control | 1..1 |
Type | Base |
56. InPatientEncounter.location.organization.identifier | |
Definition | The organisation’s part identifier. |
Short | A.2.3.6.2 - Organisation Part ID |
Note | This is a business identifier, not a resource identifier (see discussion) |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | Identifier |
58. InPatientEncounter.location.organization.name | |
Definition | Full name of the organisation part, e.g. Name of the department |
Short | A.2.3.6.3 - Organisation Part Name |
Control | 1..1 |
Type | string |
Primitive Value | This primitive element may be present, or absent, or replaced by an extension |
60. InPatientEncounter.location.organization.details | |
Definition | Address, contact names and contact details, specialty of the organisation part. |
Short | A.2.3.6.4 - Organisation Part Details |
Control | 0..1 |
Type | Base |