## Profile Comparison between https://hl7.fr/ig/fhir/core/StructureDefinition/fr-core-encounter vs https://hl7.fr/ig/fhir/core/StructureDefinition/fr-core-encounter

Left: | FR Core Encounter Profile (https://hl7.fr/ig/fhir/core/StructureDefinition/fr-core-encounter)
Right: | FR Core Encounter Profile (https://hl7.fr/ig/fhir/core/StructureDefinition/fr-core-encounter)

### Messages

Error | StructureDefinition.version | Values for version differ: '2.2.0-ballot-2' vs '2.2.0'
Information | StructureDefinition.date | Values for date differ: '2026-01-29T09:40:58+01:00' vs '2026-03-25T18:02:37+01:00'
Information | StructureDefinition.jurisdiction | Removed the item 'urn:iso:std:iso:3166#FRA'
Information | StructureDefinition.jurisdiction | Added the item 'urn:iso:std:iso:3166#FR'
Information | Encounter.type | Element maximum cardinalities differ: '1' vs '2147483647'
Error | Encounter.partOf | Type Mismatch: Reference([CanonicalType[https://hl7.fr/ig/fhir/core/StructureDefinition/fr-core-encounter|2.2.0-ballot-2]]) vs Reference([CanonicalType[https://hl7.fr/ig/fhir/core/StructureDefinition/fr-core-encounter|2.2.0]])

### Metadata

Name | Value | Comments
--- | --- | ---
abstract | false |
baseDefinition | http://hl7.org/fhir/StructureDefinition/Encounter|4.0.1 |
copyright |  |
date | 2026-01-29T09:40:58+01:00 | 2026-03-25T18:02:37+01:00 | Values Differ
description | This profil constrains the Encounter resource to represent either the patient visit or admission or the various movements that compose the patient stay. Ce profil de la ressource Encounter sert à la fois à définir la venue dans l'établissement et à représenter les mouvements du patient qui découpent cette venue. |
experimental |  |
fhirVersion | 4.0.1 |
jurisdiction |  |
jurisdiction[0] | urn:iso:std:iso:3166#FRA |  | Removed the item 'urn:iso:std:iso:3166#FRA'
jurisdiction[1] |  | urn:iso:std:iso:3166#FR | Added the item 'urn:iso:std:iso:3166#FR'
kind | resource |
name | FRCoreEncounterProfile |
publisher | Interop'Santé |
purpose |  |
status | active |
title | FR Core Encounter Profile |
type | Encounter |
url | https://hl7.fr/ig/fhir/core/StructureDefinition/fr-core-encounter |
version | 2.2.0-ballot-2 | 2.2.0 | Values Differ

### Structure

Nom | Flags G | Card. G | Type G | Description et contraintes G | Flags D | Card. D | Type D | Description et contraintes D | Commentaires
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Encounter |  | 0..* | Encounter(4.0.1) | An interaction during which services are provided to the patient |  | 0..* | Encounter(4.0.1) | An interaction during which services are provided to the patient |
id | Σ | 0..1 | id | Logical id of this artifact | Σ | 0..1 | id | Logical id of this artifact |
meta | Σ | 0..1 | Meta | Metadata about the resource | Σ | 0..1 | Meta | Metadata about the resource |
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |
Slices pour extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Non ordonné, Ouvert par value:url |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Non ordonné, Ouvert par value:url |
versionId | Σ | 0..1 | id | Version specific identifier | Σ | 0..1 | id | Version specific identifier |
lastUpdated | Σ | 0..1 | instant | When the resource version last changed | Σ | 0..1 | instant | When the resource version last changed |
source | Σ | 0..1 | uri | Identifies where the resource comes from | Σ | 0..1 | uri | Identifies where the resource comes from |
Slices pour profile | Σ | 0..* | canonical(StructureDefinition) | Profiles this resource claims to conform to Slice: Non ordonné, Ouvert par value:$this | Σ | 0..* | canonical(StructureDefinition) | Profiles this resource claims to conform to Slice: Non ordonné, Ouvert par value:$this |
security | Σ | 0..* | Coding | Security Labels applied to this resource Binding: ?? (extensible): Security Labels from the Healthcare Privacy and Security Classification System. | Σ | 0..* | Coding | Security Labels applied to this resource Binding: ?? (extensible): Security Labels from the Healthcare Privacy and Security Classification System. |
tag | Σ | 0..* | Coding | Tags applied to this resource Binding: ?? (example): Codes that represent various types of tags, commonly workflow-related; e.g. "Needs review by Dr. Jones". | Σ | 0..* | Coding | Tags applied to this resource Binding: ?? (example): Codes that represent various types of tags, commonly workflow-related; e.g. "Needs review by Dr. Jones". |
implicitRules | ?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created | ?!Σ | 0..1 | uri | A set of rules under which this content was created |
language |  | 0..1 | code | Language of the resource content Binding: ?? (preferred): A human language.
Bindings Additionnels | But
?? | Binding Max
|  | 0..1 | code | Language of the resource content Binding: ?? (preferred): A human language.
Bindings Additionnels | But
?? | Binding Max
text |  | 0..1 | Narrative | Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements |  | 0..1 | Narrative | Text summary of the resource, for human interpretation This profile does not constrain the narrative in regard to content, language, or traceability to data elements |
contained |  | 0..* | Resource | Contained, inline Resources |  | 0..* | Resource | Contained, inline Resources |
Slices pour extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Non ordonné, Ouvert par value:url |  | 0..* | Extension | Extension Slice: Non ordonné, Ouvert par value:url |
modifierExtension | ?! | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored | ?! | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored |
identifier | Σ | 1..* | Identifier | Identifier(s) by which this encounter is known | identifiant de la rencontre | Σ | 1..* | Identifier | Identifier(s) by which this encounter is known | identifiant de la rencontre |
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |
Slices pour extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Non ordonné, Ouvert par value:url |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Non ordonné, Ouvert par value:url |
use | ?!Σ | 0..1 | code | usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: ?? (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known . | ?!Σ | 0..1 | code | usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: ?? (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known . |
type | Σ | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | Description of identifier Binding: ?? (extensible) | Σ | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | Description of identifier Binding: ?? (extensible) |
system | Σ | 1..1 | uri | The namespace for the identifier value Exemple General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient Exemple OID de l'ANS de gestion des organisations (1.2.250.1.71.4.2.2) suivi du FINESS suivi de la branche z qui gère les id de venue/mouvements si l'établissement n'a pas d'OID (sinon utilisation de l'OID de l'établissement): urn:oid:1.2.250.1.71.4.2.2.1330780321 Exemple autre solution, utilisation d'une URL: http://encounter-identifier-system.org | Σ | 1..1 | uri | The namespace for the identifier value Exemple General: http://www.acme.com/identifiers/patient Exemple OID de l'ANS de gestion des organisations (1.2.250.1.71.4.2.2) suivi du FINESS suivi de la branche z qui gère les id de venue/mouvements si l'établissement n'a pas d'OID (sinon utilisation de l'OID de l'établissement): urn:oid:1.2.250.1.71.4.2.2.1330780321 Exemple autre solution, utilisation d'une URL: http://encounter-identifier-system.org |
value | Σ | 1..1 | string | The value that is unique Exemple General: 123456 | Σ | 1..1 | string | The value that is unique Exemple General: 123456 |
period | Σ | 0..1 | Period | Time period when id is/was valid for use | Σ | 0..1 | Period | Time period when id is/was valid for use |
assigner | Σ | 0..1 | Reference(FR Core Organization Profile(2.2.0-ballot-2)) | Organization that issued id (may be just text) | Σ | 0..1 | Reference(FR Core Organization Profile(2.2.0)) | Organization that issued id (may be just text) |
status | ?!Σ | 1..1 | code | planned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled + Binding: ?? (required): Current state of the encounter. | ?!Σ | 1..1 | code | planned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled + Binding: ?? (required): Current state of the encounter. |
statusHistory |  | 0..* | BackboneElement | List of past encounter statuses |  | 0..* | BackboneElement | List of past encounter statuses |
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized |
status |  | 1..1 | code | planned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled + Binding: ?? (required): Current state of the encounter. |  | 1..1 | code | planned | arrived | triaged | in-progress | onleave | finished | cancelled + Binding: ?? (required): Current state of the encounter. |
period |  | 1..1 | Period | The time that the episode was in the specified status |  | 1..1 | Period | The time that the episode was in the specified status |
class | Σ | 1..1 | Coding | Classification of patient encounter Binding: ?? (extensible): Classification of the encounter. | Σ | 1..1 | Coding | Classification of patient encounter Binding: ?? (extensible): Classification of the encounter. |
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |
Slices pour extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Non ordonné, Ouvert par value:url |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Non ordonné, Ouvert par value:url |
system | Σ | 1..1 | uri | Identity of the terminology system | Σ | 1..1 | uri | Identity of the terminology system |
version | Σ | 0..1 | string | Version of the system - if relevant | Σ | 0..1 | string | Version of the system - if relevant |
code | Σ | 1..1 | code | Symbol in syntax defined by the system | Σ | 1..1 | code | Symbol in syntax defined by the system |
display | Σ | 0..1 | string | Representation defined by the system | Σ | 0..1 | string | Representation defined by the system |
userSelected | Σ | 0..1 | boolean | If this coding was chosen directly by the user | Σ | 0..1 | boolean | If this coding was chosen directly by the user |
classHistory |  | 0..* | BackboneElement | List of past encounter classes |  | 0..* | BackboneElement | List of past encounter classes |
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized |
class |  | 1..1 | Coding | inpatient | outpatient | ambulatory | emergency + Binding: ?? (extensible): Classification of the encounter. |  | 1..1 | Coding | inpatient | outpatient | ambulatory | emergency + Binding: ?? (extensible): Classification of the encounter. |
period |  | 1..1 | Period | The time that the episode was in the specified class |  | 1..1 | Period | The time that the episode was in the specified class |
type | Σ | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Specific type of encounter Binding: ?? (example) | Σ | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Specific type of encounter Binding: ?? (example) | Element maximum cardinalities differ: '1' vs '2147483647'
serviceType | Σ | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Specific type of service Binding: ?? (example): Broad categorization of the service that is to be provided. | Σ | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Specific type of service Binding: ?? (example): Broad categorization of the service that is to be provided. |
priority |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Indicates the urgency of the encounter Binding: ?? (example): Indicates the urgency of the encounter. |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Indicates the urgency of the encounter Binding: ?? (example): Indicates the urgency of the encounter. |
subject | Σ | 0..1 | Reference(FR Core Patient Profile(2.2.0-ballot-2) | Group) | The patient or group present at the encounter | Σ | 0..1 | Reference(FR Core Patient Profile(2.2.0) | Group) | The patient or group present at the encounter |
episodeOfCare | Σ | 0..* | Reference(EpisodeOfCare) | Episode(s) of care that this encounter should be recorded against | 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 |  | 0..* | Reference(ServiceRequest) | The ServiceRequest that initiated this encounter |
participant | Σ | 0..* | BackboneElement | List of participants involved in the encounter | Liste des personnes impliquées dans la rencontre | Σ | 0..* | BackboneElement | List of participants involved in the encounter | Liste des personnes impliquées dans la rencontre |
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized |
type | Σ | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Role of participant in encounter Binding: ?? (extensible): Role of participant in encounter. | Σ | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Role of participant in encounter Binding: ?? (extensible): Role of participant in encounter. |
period |  | 0..1 | Period | Period of time during the encounter that the participant participated |  | 0..1 | Period | Period of time during the encounter that the participant participated |
individual | Σ | 0..1 | Reference(RelatedPerson | FR Core Practitioner Profile(2.2.0-ballot-2) | PractitionerRole) | Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient | Σ | 0..1 | Reference(RelatedPerson | FR Core Practitioner Profile(2.2.0) | PractitionerRole) | Persons involved in the encounter other than the patient |
appointment | Σ | 0..* | Reference(FR Core Appointment Profile(2.2.0-ballot-2)) | The appointment that scheduled this encounter | Σ | 0..* | Reference(FR Core Appointment Profile(2.2.0)) | The appointment that scheduled this encounter |
period |  | 1..1 | Period | The start and end time of the encounter |  | 1..1 | Period | The start and end time of the encounter |
length |  | 0..1 | Duration | Quantity of time the encounter lasted (less time absent) |  | 0..1 | Duration | Quantity of time the encounter lasted (less time absent) |
reasonCode | Σ | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Coded reason the encounter takes place Binding: ?? (preferred): Reason why the encounter takes place. | Σ | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Coded reason the encounter takes place Binding: ?? (preferred): Reason why the encounter takes place. |
reasonReference | Σ | 0..* | Reference(Condition | Procedure | Observation | ImmunizationRecommendation) | Reason the encounter takes place (reference) | Σ | 0..* | Reference(Condition | Procedure | Observation | ImmunizationRecommendation) | Reason the encounter takes place (reference) |
diagnosis | Σ | 0..* | BackboneElement | The list of diagnosis relevant to this encounter | Σ | 0..* | BackboneElement | The list of diagnosis relevant to this encounter |
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | ?!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 | 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: ?? (preferred): The type of diagnosis this condition represents. |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Role that this diagnosis has within the encounter (e.g. admission, billing, discharge …) Binding: ?? (preferred): The type of diagnosis this condition represents. |
rank |  | 0..1 | positiveInt | Ranking of the diagnosis (for each role type) |  | 0..1 | positiveInt | Ranking of the diagnosis (for each role type) |
account |  | 0..1 | Reference(Account) | The set of accounts that may be used for billing for this Encounter |  | 0..1 | Reference(Account) | The set of accounts that may be used for billing for this Encounter |
hospitalization |  | 0..1 | BackboneElement | Details about the admission to a healthcare service |  | 0..1 | BackboneElement | Details about the admission to a healthcare service |
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized |
preAdmissionIdentifier |  | 0..1 | Identifier | Pre-admission identifier | Identifiant de pré-admission |  | 0..1 | Identifier | Pre-admission identifier | Identifiant de pré-admission |
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |
Slices pour extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Non ordonné, Ouvert par value:url |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations Slice: Non ordonné, Ouvert par value:url |
use | ?!Σ | 0..1 | code | usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: ?? (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known . | ?!Σ | 0..1 | code | usual | official | temp | secondary | old (If known) Binding: ?? (required): Identifies the purpose for this identifier, if known . |
type | Σ | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | Description of identifier Binding: ?? (extensible) | Σ | 1..1 | CodeableConcept | Description of identifier Binding: ?? (extensible) |
system | Σ | 1..1 | uri | The namespace for the identifier value Valeur fixe: 1.2.250.1.71.4.2.2+.n°FINESS | Σ | 1..1 | uri | The namespace for the identifier value Valeur fixe: 1.2.250.1.71.4.2.2+.n°FINESS |
value | Σ | 1..1 | string | The value that is unique Exemple General: 123456 | Σ | 1..1 | string | The value that is unique Exemple General: 123456 |
period | Σ | 0..1 | Period | Time period when id is/was valid for use | Σ | 0..1 | Period | Time period when id is/was valid for use |
assigner | Σ | 0..1 | Reference(FR Core Organization Profile(2.2.0-ballot-2)) | Organization that issued id (may be just text) | Σ | 0..1 | Reference(FR Core Organization Profile(2.2.0)) | Organization that issued id (may be just text) |
origin |  | 0..1 | Reference(FR Core Location Profile(2.2.0-ballot-2) | FR Core Organization Profile(2.2.0-ballot-2)) | The location/organization from which the patient came before admission |  | 0..1 | Reference(FR Core Location Profile(2.2.0) | FR Core Organization Profile(2.2.0)) | The location/organization from which the patient came before admission |
admitSource |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | From where patient was admitted (physician referral, transfer) Binding: ?? (preferred): From where the patient was admitted. |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | From where patient was admitted (physician referral, transfer) Binding: ?? (preferred): From where the patient was admitted. |
reAdmission |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | the resaon of re-admission of this hospitalization encounter | Raison de la ré-admission du patient. Binding: ?? (example): The reason for re-admission of this hospitalization encounter. |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | the resaon of re-admission of this hospitalization encounter | Raison de la ré-admission du patient. Binding: ?? (example): The reason for re-admission of this hospitalization encounter. |
dietPreference |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Diet preferences reported by the patient Binding: ?? (example): Medical, cultural or ethical food preferences to help with catering requirements. |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Diet preferences reported by the patient Binding: ?? (example): Medical, cultural or ethical food preferences to help with catering requirements. |
specialCourtesy |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Special courtesies (VIP, board member) Binding: ?? (preferred): Special courtesies. |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Special courtesies (VIP, board member) Binding: ?? (preferred): Special courtesies. |
specialArrangement |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Wheelchair, translator, stretcher, etc. Binding: ?? (preferred): Special arrangements. |  | 0..* | CodeableConcept | Wheelchair, translator, stretcher, etc. Binding: ?? (preferred): Special arrangements. |
destination |  | 0..1 | Reference(FR Core Location Profile(2.2.0-ballot-2) | FR Core Organization Profile(2.2.0-ballot-2)) | Location/organization to which the patient is discharged |  | 0..1 | Reference(FR Core Location Profile(2.2.0) | FR Core Organization Profile(2.2.0)) | Location/organization to which the patient is discharged |
dischargeDisposition |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Category or kind of location after discharge Binding: ?? (example) |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | Category or kind of location after discharge Binding: ?? (example) |
location |  | 0..* | BackboneElement | List of locations where the patient has been |  | 0..* | BackboneElement | List of locations where the patient has been |
id |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |  | 0..1 | string | Unique id for inter-element referencing |
extension |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |  | 0..* | Extension | Additional content defined by implementations |
modifierExtension | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized | ?!Σ | 0..* | Extension | Extensions that cannot be ignored even if unrecognized |
location |  | 1..1 | Reference(FR Core Location Profile(2.2.0-ballot-2)) | Location the encounter takes place |  | 1..1 | Reference(FR Core Location Profile(2.2.0)) | Location the encounter takes place |
status |  | 0..1 | code | planned | active | reserved | completed Binding: ?? (required): The status of the location. |  | 0..1 | code | planned | active | reserved | completed Binding: ?? (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: ?? (example) |  | 0..1 | CodeableConcept | The physical type of the location (usually the level in the location hierachy - bed room ward etc.) Binding: ?? (example) |
period |  | 0..1 | Period | Time period during which the patient was present at the location |  | 0..1 | Period | Time period during which the patient was present at the location |
serviceProvider |  | 0..1 | Reference(FR Core Organization Profile(2.2.0-ballot-2)) | The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter |  | 0..1 | Reference(FR Core Organization Profile(2.2.0)) | The organization (facility) responsible for this encounter |
partOf |  | 0..1 | Reference(FR Core Encounter Profile(2.2.0-ballot-2)) | Another Encounter this encounter is part of |  | 0..1 | Reference(FR Core Encounter Profile(2.2.0)) | Another Encounter this encounter is part of | Type Mismatch: Reference([CanonicalType[https://hl7.fr/ig/fhir/core/StructureDefinition/fr-core-encounter|2.2.0-ballot-2]]) vs Reference([CanonicalType[https://hl7.fr/ig/fhir/core/StructureDefinition/fr-core-encounter|2.2.0]])
Documentation pour ce format