A and E DEPARTMENT TYPE
The type of Accident and Emergency Department according to the ACTIVITY performed.
Format / Length
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Description
A and E DEPARTMENT TYPE is the same as attribute ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT TYPE.
Permitted Codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
|
01 |
Emergency departments are a CONSULTANT led 24 hour service with full resuscitation facilities and designated accommodation for the reception of accident and emergency PATIENTS |
|
02 |
Consultant led mono specialty accident and emergency service (e.g. ophthalmology, dental) with designated accommodation for the reception of PATIENTS |
|
03 |
Other type of A&E/minor injury ACTIVITY with designated accommodation for the reception of accident and emergency PATIENTS. The department may be doctor led or NURSE led and treats at least minor injuries and illnesses and can be routinely accessed without APPOINTMENT. A SERVICE mainly or entirely APPOINTMENT based (for example a GP Practice or Out-Patient Clinic) is excluded even though it may treat a number of PATIENTS with minor illness or injury. Excludes NHS walk-in centres |
|
04 |
NHS walk in centres |
Also Known As
This data element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| Plural | A AND E DEPARTMENT TYPES |
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| Data Set | CDS V6-2 Type 010 - Accident and Emergency CDS | references in description A and E DEPARTMENT TYPE |
| Data Element | A and E DEPARTMENT TYPE | references in description A and E DEPARTMENT TYPE |
