Definition
An indicator of whether the person receives a cancer diagnostic assessment, to determine the presence or otherwise of cancer, as represented by a code.
Components
Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptPerson—cancer diagnostic assessment indicator
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Object ClassPerson
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PropertyCancer diagnostic assessment 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:
CODE 1 Yes
To be recorded when a person has undergone a cancer diagnostic assessment.
CODE 2 No
To be recorded when a person has not undergone a cancer diagnostic assessment.
If a person receives a negative screening result, no further assessment is required as the presence of cancer is not suspected.