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Definition
A code set representing the intention of the treatment for a disease.
Representation
Data Type | Number |
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Format | N |
Maximum character length | 1 |
Values
Value | Meaning | Start Date | End Date | |
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Permissible Values | 1 | Prophylactic | ||
2 | Curative | |||
3 | Palliative | |||
Supplementary Values | 9 | Not stated/inadequately described |
Comments
Guide for use:
CODE 1 Prophylactic
This code is used for treatment to prevent the occurrence or spread of disease.
CODE 2 Curative
This code is used when treatment is given for control of the disease.
CODE 3 Palliative
This code is used when treatment is given primarily for the purpose of pain control. Other benefits of the treatment are considered secondary contributions to quality of life.
CODE 9 Not stated/inadequately described
This code is used when treatment was administered and the intention was not stated or was inadequately described. This code is not intended for use in primary data collection but can be assigned for reporting purposes where there is missing data.
References
Related content
Relation | Count |
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Data Elements implementing this Value Domain | 2 |