A classification which identifies the source of referral to a Cancer Care Spell.
National Codes:
| 01 | Following an emergency admission (includes all acute admissions via Accident and Emergency Department, Medical Admissions Unit, etc.) |
| 02 | Following a domiciliary visit |
| 03 | Referral from GENERAL MEDICAL PRACTITIONER (for out-patient or other non-emergency referrals) |
| 05 | Referral from a CONSULTANT, other than in an Accident and Emergency Department (will include referrals from Screening Services) |
| 06 | Self-referral (i.e. the PATIENT was not seen previously by a GENERAL MEDICAL PRACTITIONER) |
| 08 | Other source of referral (will include referrals from Private Healthcare) |
| 10 | Following an Accident and Emergency Attendance (i.e. an out-patient clinic attendance after an A & E visit) |
| 92 | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTITIONER |
| 93 | Community Dental Service |
References:
National Cancer Data Set Version 1.3_ISB October 2002
This attribute is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| plural | SOURCES OF REFERRALS FOR CANCER |