An Encounter is an interaction between a patient and care provider(s) for the purpose of providing healthcare-related service(s). Healthcare services include health assessment. Examples: outpatient visit to multiple departments, home health support (including physical therapy), inpatient hospital stay, emergency room visit, field visit (e.g., traffic accident), office visit, occupational therapy, or telephone call.
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Parent nodes of template element with id 1.3.6.1.4.1.19376.1.5.3.1.4.14
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6.3.4.31
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CDA Entry Level Template
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Open (other than defined elements are allowed)
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