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Person—timing of aspirin prescription, code N

Definition

The timing of care when aspirin is prescribed to a person, as represented by a code.

Components

Data Element (this item)
Person—timing of aspirin prescription, code N

Representation

This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Timing of prescription N ".
Data Type Number
Format N
Maximum character length 1
Values
Value Meaning Start Date End Date
Permissible Values 1 Prior to presentation at hospital
2 First 24 hours of presentation
3 After 24 hours and before discharge
4 At discharge
Supplementary Values 9 Not stated/inadequately described

Comments

Guide for use:

CODE 1 Prior to presentation at hospital

Use this code when the person has been previously prescribed aspirin prior to presentation at the hospital and the person is still following the prescription.

CODE 2 First 24 hours of presentation

Use this code when aspirin is prescribed within the first 24 hours following presentation to the hospital.

CODE 3 After 24 hours and before discharge

Use this code when aspirin is prescribed following the first 24 hours after presentation to the hospital and before discharge from the hospital.

CODE 4 At discharge

Use this code when aspirin is prescribed at discharge from the hospital.

References


This content Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Attribution provided as required under the AIHW CC-BY licence.

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