The method of discharge from a Hospital Provider Spell.
Note:
- National Code 5 'Stillbirth' is not valid for the Mental Health Services Data Set
- The following National Codes have been introduced for the Mental Health Services Data Set only to add further granularity to National Code 2 'PATIENT discharged him/herself or was discharged by a relative or advocate'. However, National Code 2 is still valid for the Mental Health Services Data Set where extra detail cannot be collected:
National Codes:
| 1 | PATIENT discharged on clinical advice or with clinical consent | 
| 2 | PATIENT discharged him/herself or was discharged by a relative or advocate | 
| 3 | PATIENT discharged by mental health review tribunal, Home Secretary or Court | 
| 4 | PATIENT died | 
| 5 | Stillbirth | 
| 6 | PATIENT discharged him/herself | 
| 7 | PATIENT discharged by a relative or advocate | 
This attribute is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias | 
|---|---|
| plural | DISCHARGE METHODS |