Definition
A self-reported indicator of whether a person currently has a previously diagnosed chronic condition, as represented by a code.
Components
Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptPerson—chronic condition indicator
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Object ClassPerson
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PropertyChronic condition indicator
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Value DomainYes/no code N
Representation
This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Yes/no code N ".Data Type | Boolean |
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Format | N |
Maximum character length | 1 |
Value | Meaning | Start Date | End Date | |
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Permissible Values | 1 | Yes | ||
2 | No |
Comments
Guide for use:
This data element should be used in conjunction with the data elements: Person—type of chronic condition, code N and Person—specific chronic condition indicator, yes/no code N to obtain information on a person's chronic condition status.