Definition
The basis of diagnostic investigation of a person with cancer at the time of first presentation, as represented by a code.
Components
Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptPerson with cancer—basis of diagnostic investigation
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Object ClassPerson with cancer
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PropertyBasis of diagnostic investigation
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Value DomainBasis of diagnostic investigation code N
Representation
This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Basis of diagnostic investigation code N ".| Data Type | Number |
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| Format | N |
| Maximum character length | 1 |
| Value | Meaning | Start Date | End Date | |
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| Permissible Values | 1 | Symptomatic | ||
| 2 | Asymptomatic - diagnosis incidental | |||
| 3 | Asymptomatic - diagnosis via opportunistic screening | |||
| 4 | Asymptomatic - diagnosis via organised screening | |||
| 5 | Asymptomatic - investigations leading to diagnosis not stated/inadequately described | |||
| Supplementary Values | 8 | Unknown whether patient symptomatic or asymptomatic |
Comments
Guide for use:
Record the basis of diagnostic investigations for a person with cancer at the time of first presentation to a clinician for investigations.
Outline whether the patient was symptomatic, and if the patient was asymptomatic, record the event that first initiated the process of investigations leading to diagnosis.
Comments:
This information is used in clinical and population health research.
References
Stedman TL 2006. Stedman's Medical Dictionary. 28th edition. Maryland: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners 2009. Guidelines for preventive activities in general practice (7th edition). South Melbourne: The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
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