Definition
The main drug, as stated by the client, that has led a person to seek treatment from the service, as represented by a code.
Components
Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptEpisode of treatment for alcohol and other drugs—drug of concern
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Object ClassEpisode of treatment for alcohol and other drugs
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PropertyDrug of concern
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Value DomainDrug of concern (ASCDC 2011 extended) code NNNN
Representation
This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Drug of concern (ASCDC 2011 extended) code NNNN ".Data Type | String |
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Format | NNNN |
Maximum character length | 4 |
Value | Meaning | Start Date | End Date | |
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Supplementary Values | 0005 | Opioid analgesics not further defined | ||
0006 | Psychostimulants not further defined |
Comments
Guide for use:
The principal drug of concern should be the main drug of concern to the client and is the focus of the client's treatment episode. If the client has been referred into treatment and does not nominate a drug of concern, then the drug involved in the client's referral should be chosen.
Context:
Required as an indicator of the client's treatment needs.