Format/Length:	See DATE
National Codes:
Default Codes:

Notes:
DATE FIRST SEEN (RENAL PHYSICIAN) is the DATE the PATIENT is first seen by a renal specialist.
This may be following the first referral to a CONSULTANT working from a renal unit providing Renal Dialysis, leading to continuous follow up care. 

This data element is also known by these names:

Context	Alias
plural	DATES FIRST SEEN (RENAL PHYSICIAN)