Definition
The patient's stage of illness or situation within the episode of care in terms of the recognised phases of palliative care, as represented by a code.
Components
Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptEpisode of admitted patient care—palliative care phase
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Object ClassEpisode of admitted patient care
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PropertyPalliative care phase
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Value DomainNone
Comments
Guide for use:
The bereavement phase of palliative care must not be recorded when reporting this data element.