A classification which identifies the source of referral to a CANCER CARE SPELL.
National Codes:
01 | Following an emergency admission (includes all acute admissions via A & E, Medical Admissions Unit, etc.) |
02 | Following a domiciliary visit |
03 | Referral from General Medical Practitioner (for out-patient or other non-emergency referrals) |
05 | Referral from a consultant, other than in an A&E department (will include referrals from Screening Services) |
06 | Self-referral (i.e. the patient was not seen previously by a GP) |
08 | Other source of referral (will include referrals from Private Healthcare) |
10 | Following an A&E attendance (i.e. an out-patient clinic attendance after an A & E visit) |
92 | General Dental Practitioner |
93 | Community Dental Service |
References:
National Cancer Data Set Version 1.3_ISB October 2002
This attribute is also known by these names:
Context | Alias |
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plural | SOURCES OF REFERRAL FOR CANCER |