PALLIATIVE TREATMENT REASON (UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL)
The reason for giving Palliative Care to a PATIENT during a Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer Care Spell.
Format / Length
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Description
PALLIATIVE TREATMENT REASON (UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL) is the same as attribute PALLIATIVE TREATMENT REASON FOR UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL.
Permitted Codes
| Code | Description | 
|---|---|
| 1 | Extensive intrahepatic disease | 
| 2 | Widespread disease | 
| 3 | Both (Extensive intrahepatic disease and Widespread disease) | 
| 4 | Biliary obstruction | 
| 5 | Gastric outlet obstruction | 
| 6 | Pain | 
Also Known As
This data element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias | 
|---|---|
| Formerly | PALLIATIVE TREATMENT REASON CODE (UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL) | 
| Plural | PALLIATIVE TREATMENT REASONS (UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL) | 
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used | 
|---|---|---|
| Data Set | Cancer Outcomes and Services Data Set - Upper Gastrointestinal | references in description PALLIATIVE TREATMENT REASON (UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL) | 
| Data Element | PALLIATIVE TREATMENT REASON (UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL) | references in description PALLIATIVE TREATMENT REASON (UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL) |