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Define: Patient Encounter

The meaning of “Patient Encounter” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

Which definition should you use?

🤔 has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

Patient Encounter means when a healthcare provider has direct in-person interaction with a patient during an admission or procedure.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances- Establishing rights and obligations between healthcare providers and hospitals

  • Outlining duties when admitting patients
  • Detailing provider responsibilities in regards to patient care

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

Patient Encounter means the electronic exchange of patient-related diagnostic images within a 24 hour period.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Licensing diagnostic imaging software to healthcare providers
  • Setting rules for transferring diagnostic images electronically
  • Detailing guidelines for using and storing diagnostic images in cloud storage

Relevant Sectors

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Patient Encounter means when a healthcare provider has direct in-person interaction with a patient during an admission or procedure