Format/length:	see DATE
HES item:	ADMIDATE
National Codes:
Default Codes:

Notes:
START DATES (HOSPITAL PROVIDER SPELL) is the same as attribute START DATE.

The START DATE of the HOSPITAL PROVIDER SPELL is the date of admission: the CONSULTANT or MIDWIFE has assumed responsibility for care following the decision to admit the PATIENT. 

This data element is also known by these names:

Context	Alias
plural	START DATES (HOSPITAL PROVIDER SPELL)