This case-sensitive code system http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/encounter-special-arrangements defines the following codes: Code Display Definition wheel Wheelchair The patient requires a wheelchair to be made available for the encounter. add-bed Additional bedding An additional bed made available for a person accompanying the patient, for example a parent accompanying a child. int Interpreter The patient is not fluent in the local language and requires an interpreter to be available. Refer to the Patient.Language property for the type of interpreter required. att Attendant A person who accompanies a patient to provide assistive services necessary for the patient's care during the encounter. dog Guide dog The patient has a guide dog and the location used for the encounter should be able to support the presence of the service animal.
This value set defines a set of codes that can be used to indicate the kinds of special arrangements in place for a patients visit.
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The patient requires a wheelchair to be made available for the encounter.
An additional bed made available for a person accompanying the patient, for example a parent accompanying a child.
The patient is not fluent in the local language and requires an interpreter to be available. Refer to the Patient.Language property for the type of interpreter required.
A person who accompanies a patient to provide assistive services necessary for the patient's care during the encounter.
The patient has a guide dog and the location used for the encounter should be able to support the presence of the service animal.