Data Element: DATE OF BIRTH (PATIENT IDENTIFICATION)

DATE OF BIRTH (PATIENT IDENTIFICATION)

Notes:
DATE OF BIRTH (PATIENT IDENTIFICATION) is the date of birth of the PATIENT as displayed in human readable forms, for example PATIENT identity bands. The date format is displayed in accordance with the NHS Common User Interface Standard - Date Display (ISB 1503).

For neonates and newborn babies, the data element TIME OF BIRTH (PATIENT IDENTIFICATION) must be recorded.

This data element is also known by these names:

Context Alias

plural DATES OF BIRTH (PATIENT IDENTIFICATION)