| Format/Length: | an3 |
| National Codes: | |
| Default Codes: |
Notes:
MAIN SPECIALTY CODE (MENTAL HEALTH) is the same as attribute MAIN SPECIALTY CODE.
MAIN SPECIALTY CODE (MENTAL HEALTH) is the MAIN SPECIALTY CODE of the CARE PROFESSIONAL working in a Mental Health Service, who is responsible for the PATIENT within the REPORTING PERIOD.
Note:
- The National Codes descriptions of this Data Element have been updated as a result of the work undertaken for the update of DCB0028: Treatment Function and Main Specialty Standard. The Data Set specifications that contain this item will be updated in the next version of the Information Standard where it is not already correct.
Permitted National Codes:
| 600 | General Medical Practice |
| 700 | Intellectual Disability |
| 710 | Adult Mental Illness |
| 711 | Child and Adolescent Psychiatry |
| 712 | Forensic Psychiatry |
| 713 | Medical Psychotherapy |
| 715 | Old Age Psychiatry |
| 950 | Nursing |
| 960 | Allied Health Professional |
This data element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| plural | MAIN SPECIALTY CODES (MENTAL HEALTH) |
