Format/length:	n1
HES item:
National Codes:
Default Codes:	9 - Unknown

Notes:
Derive from PERSON OBSERVATION history.

Identifies if the patient has hypertension.

A patient is defined as having hypertension if they are receiving treatment or dietary advice or if blood pressure has been recorded at greater than 140/90 on at least two occasions prior to admission.

The derived values ares:

0	- No
1	- Yes

CCAD item name:
Hypertension

 

This data element is also known by these names:

Context	Alias
plural	PERSON OBSERVATION HISTORY (HYPERTENSION)