| Format/Length: | max an10 |
| HES Item: | |
| National Codes: | |
| Default Codes: |
Notes:
CANCER SYMPTOMS FIRST NOTED DATE is the same as attribute ACTIVITY DATE where the ACTIVITY DATE TYPE is National Code 'Cancer Symptoms First Noted Date'.
Note:
- Depending on the length of time this should normally include at least the month and year. The day should also be included if known. If the symptoms have been present for a long time then it may only be possible to record the year.
- In these circumstances the Format/Length will be:
- DATE (including year, month and day): CCYY-MM-DD
- YEAR AND MONTH: YYYY-MM
- Year only: YYYY.
This data element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| formerly | SYMPTOMS FIRST NOTED DATE |
| plural | CANCER SYMPTOMS FIRST NOTED DATES |