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Separation Mode
https://healthterminologies.gov.au/fhir/CodeSystem/separation-mode-1
The Separation Mode code system defines concepts that describe the category of discharge of a patient. Separation refers to the process by which an episode of care for an admitted patient ceases. The concepts defined in this code system are based on those defined in the METeOR value domain for Episode of admitted patient care - separation mode, code N https://meteor.aihw.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/270094.

# description
The Separation Mode code system defines concepts that describe the category of discharge of a patient. Separation refers to the process by which an episode of care for an admitted patient ceases. The concepts defined in this code system are based on those defined in the METeOR value domain for Episode of admitted patient care - separation mode, code N https://meteor.aihw.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/270094.

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Discharge/transfer to (an)other acute hospital

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Discharge/transfer to a residential aged care service, unless this is the usual place of residence

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Discharge/transfer to other health care accommodation (includes mothercraft hospitals)

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Left against medical advice/discharge at own risk

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Other (includes discharge to usual residence, own accommodation/welfare institution (includes prisons, hostels and group homes providing primarily welfare services))