Definition
A comprehensive term for health care provided in a healthcare facility (e.g. a practitioner’s office, clinic setting, or hospital) on a non-resident basis. The term ambulatory usually implies that the patient has come to the location and is not assigned to a bed. Sometimes referred to as an outpatient encounter.
Synonyms
EHRi Identifier
EHRi Encounter identifier as assigned by Point of Service System (POS).
Definition References
HL7 Reference Information Model as modified by Harmonization Meeting March 2005
Rationale
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General Info | |
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Name | Ambulatory |
Visibility | public |
Active | false |
Abstract | false |
Leaf | false |
Root | false |
Owner | Event |
Relations | |||
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Name | Type | Begins | Ends |
![]() | generalization | Ambulatory | Encounter |