| Format/length: | See DATE |
| HES item: | |
| National Codes: | |
| Default Codes: |
Notes:
The earliest DATE that it was clinically appropriate for an ACTIVITY to take place.
Same as the DECISION TO TREAT DATE unless there was an elective delay.
This data element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| plural | EARLIEST CLINICALLY APPROPRIATE DATES |