| Format/Length: | n2 |
| HES Item: | |
| National Codes: | See DELAY REASON TO TREATMENT FOR CANCER |
| Default Codes: |
Notes:
DELAY REASON (DECISION TO TREATMENT) is the same as the attribute DELAY REASON TO TREATMENT FOR CANCER.
A DELAY REASON (DECISION TO TREATMENT) must be present in the National Cancer Waiting Times Monitoring Data Set where a Cancer Care Spell Delay with a DELAY REASON TO TREATMENT FOR CANCER exists.
This data can also be recorded locally for prospective PATIENTS where a full histological diagnosis confirming cancer is not yet available.
This data element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| formerly | DELAY REASON DECISION TO TREATMENT (CANCER) |
| plural | DELAY REASONS (DECISION TO TREATMENT) |