DEATH CAUSE IDENTIFICATION METHOD
The source of information from which the cause of death was established.
Format / Length
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Description
DEATH CAUSE IDENTIFICATION METHOD is the same as attribute DEATH CAUSE IDENTIFICATION METHOD.
Permitted Codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
|
1 |
Death certificate |
|
2 |
NHS Central Register Follow-up |
|
3 |
Hospital records |
|
4 |
Verbal communication |
|
5 |
Post mortem |
Also Known As
This data element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| Plural | DEATH CAUSE IDENTIFICATION METHODS |
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| Data Element | DEATH CAUSE IDENTIFICATION METHOD | references in description DEATH CAUSE IDENTIFICATION METHOD |
