# concept[].definition
The Patient is present for the encounter, however is not currently meeting with a practitioner.

# concept[].definition
The patient has been assessed for the priority of their treatment based on the severity of their condition.

# concept[].definition
The Encounter has begun and the patient is present / the practitioner and the patient are meeting.

# concept[].definition
The Encounter has begun, but the patient is temporarily on leave.

# concept[].definition
The Encounter has ended before it has begun.

# concept[].definition
This instance should not have been part of this patient's medical record.

# concept[].definition
The encounter status is unknown. Note that "unknown" is a value of last resort and every attempt should be made to provide a meaningful value other than "unknown".