This item has been superseded by a newer version by one or more Registration Authorities.
Definition
The total number of occasions of examination, consultation, treatment or other service provided to a patient.
Components
Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptEstablishment—number of occasions of service
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Object ClassEstablishment
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PropertyNumber of occasions of service
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Value DomainNone
Comments
Guide for use:
May apply to imaging, pathology and/or pharmacy services, according to relevant National Minimum Data Set (NMDS) specifications. Each diagnostic test or simultaneous set of related diagnostic tests for the one patient referred to a hospital pathology department consists of one occasion of service.
Replaces Occasions of Service version 1, generalising its applicability to encompass the Outpatient Care NMDS, commencing 1 July 2005.