What is the Epic term for one visit?

The term "Encounter" in Epic refers specifically to a single visit or interaction between a patient and a healthcare provider within the system. In the context of EpicCare, an encounter encapsulates all elements of that visit, including the services rendered, diagnoses, and any relevant notes or action items that arise from the visit. This term is widely used within electronic health records and healthcare management systems to document a patient's history accurately and comprehensively.

The other terms, while related, denote different aspects of patient interactions or appointments. For example, "Session" is not a standard term used in Epic to describe a patient visit, but rather may imply a specific period of care or treatment (like therapy sessions). "Appointment," on the other hand, usually refers to the scheduled time for a visit but does not capture the full scope of the visit itself. "Consultation" specifically indicates a visit where the patient seeks advice or evaluation from a specialist, which is a subset of what an encounter may encompass, but again does not represent the general term for all patient visits in Epic. Thus, "Encounter" is the precise term that ties all these facets of a visit together in the Epic system.