Create Encounter Command

Command to create a new patient encounter (visit) in the EHR system

Command Command

Overview

The CreateEncounterCommand initiates a new patient visit record in the EHR, capturing the visit context and enabling clinical documentation.

Command Schema

{
  "commandId": "uuid",
  "commandType": "CreateEncounterCommand",
  "data": {
    "encounterId": "string",
    "patientId": "string",
    "providerId": "string",
    "encounterType": "inpatient | outpatient | emergency | urgent_care | telehealth",
    "appointmentId": "string",
    "chiefComplaint": "string",
    "facilityId": "string",
    "departmentId": "string",
    "startDateTime": "ISO 8601"
  }
}

Encounter Types

  • Inpatient: Hospital admission
  • Outpatient: Office visit
  • Emergency: ED visit
  • Urgent Care: Walk-in clinic
  • Telehealth: Virtual visit
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