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Person—timing of statin prescription, code N

Definition

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

Components

Data Element (this item)
Person—timing of statin 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 a statin 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 a statin is prescribed for within the first 24 hours following presentation to the hospital.

CODE 3 After 24 hours and before discharge

Use this code when an ACE-inhibitor 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 a statin 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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