Part of COSD user guide v10.2.8
Core – Person observation
Person observation
These are measurements that can be done at multiple points in the patient’s pathway, to support their clinical management.
May be multiple occurrences per record (0..*)
|
Data Item No |
Data Item Name |
Format |
Schema Specification (M/R/O/P) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
CR6430 |
Person Observation Height in Metres |
n1.max n2 |
R |
|
CR6440 |
Person Observation (Weight) |
max n3. max n3 |
R |
|
CR6450 |
Body Mass Index |
n2.n1 |
R |
|
CR6460 |
Date Observation Measured |
an10 ccyy-mm-dd |
M |
Person Observation Height in Metres
Height of the patient, in metres to 2 decimal places (n.nn).
Person Observation (Weight)
Weight of the patient, in kilograms with up to 3 decimal places (nnn.nnn).
Body Mass Index
Estimate of a patient's Body Mass Index (BMI) at diagnosis. The Body Mass Index (BMI) can be derived by a calculation using the patient’s height and weight. This data item would be obtained at presentation either in the outpatient clinic or on the ward.
Date Observation Measured
Date the patient's weight was measured. This is a mandatory field and enables these data to be used for specific parts of the pathway.
Last edited: 16 June 2023 8:47 am
