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  2. Data Sets

    Data Sets provide the specification for data collections and for data analyses.

  3. Clinical Data Sets

    Clinical Data Sets define a standard set of information that is generated from ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS , from any ORGANISATION or system that captures the data

  4. EPMA

    EPMA - Prescribing Data Set

  • Data Sets

    Data Sets provide the specification for data collections and for data analyses.

    • Administrative Data Sets

      A Data Set that collects information for administrative purposes.

    • CDS V6-2

      CDS V6-2

    • CDS V6-3

      CDS V6-3

    • Central Return Data Sets

      A Data Set that contains aggregate level data.

    • Clinical Content

      The Clinical Content section covers information standards which are not secondary use data sets

    • Clinical Data Sets

      Clinical Data Sets define a standard set of information that is generated from ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS , from any ORGANISATION or system that captures the data

      • COSDS

        The Cancer Outcomes and Services Data Set is made up of the following data sets:

      • Chlamydia Testing Activity Data Set

        The Chlamydia Testing Activity Data Set collects information on all chlamydia testing commissioned by the NHS and carried out in all Laboratory settings in England

      • Community Services Data Set

        The Community Services Data Set ( CSDS ) is a PATIENT level, output based, secondary uses data set which delivers robust, comprehensive, nationally consistent and comparable person-centred information for people who are in contact with publicly-funded Community Health Services

      • Diagnostic Imaging Data Set

        The Diagnostic Imaging Data Set was introduced by ISB 1577 Diagnostic Imaging Data Set , in response to the lack of detailed data on national data on Diagnostic Imaging for NHS PATIENTS

      • ECDS V4

        ECDS V4

      • EPMA

        EPMA - Prescribing Data Set

        • Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration Data Set - Medicines Administration

          The Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration Data Sets are secondary use data sets which aim to re-purpose clinical and operational data concerning the prescribing and administration of medication in Health Care Providers in England who have a live Electronic Prescribing and Medication Administration system

        • Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration Data Set - Prescribing

          The Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration Data Sets are secondary use data sets which aim to re-purpose clinical and operational data concerning the prescribing and administration of medication in Health Care Providers in England who have a live Electronic Prescribing and Medication Administration system

      • Female Genital Mutilation Data Set

        IntroductionThe Female Genital Mutilation Data Set provides essential information in relation to the female genital mutilation population across England

      • GUMCAD Sexually Transmitted Infection Surveillance System Data Set

        IntroductionThe GUMCAD Sexually Transmitted Infection Surveillance System Data Set provides essential public health information about Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) diagnoses, treatments and SERVICES provided by Level 3 Genitourinary Medicine Services and commissioned Level 2 Sexual Health Services

      • HIV and AIDS Reporting Data Set

        The scope of the HIV and AIDS Reporting Data Set is all PATIENTS who are diagnosed with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and receive HIV care from Health Care Providers

      • Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Data Set

        The Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Data Set will be in included in a future version of the Mental Health Services Data Set

      • Maternity Services Data Set

        The Maternity Services Data Set ( MSDS ) is a PATIENT -level data set that captures key information at each stage of the maternity care pathway including mother's demographics, Antenatal Booking Appointments , admissions and re-admissions, Screening Tests , Labour and Delivery along with baby's demographics, admissions, diagnoses and Screening Tests

      • Mental Health Services Data Set

        The Mental Health Services Data Set ( MHSDS ) is a PATIENT level, output based secondary uses data set which aims to deliver robust, comprehensive, nationally consistent and comparable person-based information for PATIENTS who are in contact with Mental Health Services

      • National Cancer Waiting Times Monitoring Data Set

        The information in the National Cancer Waiting Times Monitoring Data Set is required to provide details on cancer SERVICES in England

      • National Neonatal Data Set

        The National Neonatal Data Set is made up of the following data sets:

      • Radiotherapy Data Set

        The Radiotherapy Data Set ( RTDS ) allows for the routine collection of clinically and managerially relevant ACTIVITY data from Radiotherapy centres to provide operational data to enable bench marking and to support enhancing clinical practice, in addition to commissioning or monitoring Radiotherapy Services in an evidence-based manner

      • Sexual and Reproductive Health Activity Data Set

        The Sexual and Reproductive Health Activity Data Set covers PATIENT contact with the Sexual and Reproductive Health Services whether in a clinic setting, in the PATIENT 's home or at an alternative location

      • Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy Data Set

        IntroductionThe Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy Data Set collects clinical management information on PATIENTS undergoing Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy in (or funded by) the NHS in England

    • Supporting Data Sets

      The purpose of the Supporting Data Sets is to provide a standardised set of data to support the National Tariff Payment System , Healthcare Resource Groups and Resource Management, Commissioning and national policy

EPMA

EPMA - Prescribing Data Set

The Electronic Prescribing and Medicine Administration Data Set is made up of the following data sets:

  • Prescribing The EPMA - Prescribing Data Set relates to PRESCRIBED ITEMS for a PATIENT, including information on the active ingredient SUBSTANCES, dosage instructions and therapeutic indications for prescribing.
  • Medicines Administration The EPMA - Medicines Administration Data Set relates to the administration of PRESCRIBED ITEMS to a PATIENT.
  • Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration Data Set - Medicines Administration
    The Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration Data Sets are secondary use data sets which aim to re-purpose clinical and operational data concerning the prescribing and administration of medication in Health Care Providers in England who have a live Electronic Prescribing and Medication Administration system
  • Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration Data Set - Prescribing
    The Electronic Prescribing and Medicines Administration Data Sets are secondary use data sets which aim to re-purpose clinical and operational data concerning the prescribing and administration of medication in Health Care Providers in England who have a live Electronic Prescribing and Medication Administration system
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