| Format/Length: | See DATE |
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Notes:
DATE OF DIAGNOSIS (CANCER CLINICALLY AGREED) is the same as data element DIAGNOSIS DATE where the PRIMARY DIAGNOSIS is 'Cancer'.
DATE OF DIAGNOSIS (CANCER CLINICALLY AGREED) is either the DATE:
- the cancer was confirmed or
- the diagnosis was agreed
- this will normally be the DATE of the authorised Pathology Laboratory Service Report which confirms the cancer or
- if this is not available at the time it will be the DATE of the Multidisciplinary Team Meeting.
This data element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| formerly | DIAGNOSIS DATE (CANCER CLINICALLY AGREED) |
| plural | DATES OF DIAGNOSIS (CANCER CLINICALLY AGREED) |