Information Specification

User Interface Name

Field Identifier

Definition

Data Value Format (code or other value)

Value Sets

Health Board / Trust

Org_Code

This is the organisation code of the health care provider. The provider code identifies the health care provider who is responsible for managing the treatment of the patient.

3 character alpha-numeric
or
5 character alpha-numeric Local Health Board/Trust Code with 2 zeros placed in the 4th and 5th character position.

NHS Wales Data Dictionary

 

WRDS (Organisation Code - Code of Provider)

Hospital Site

Site_Code

The organisation code for the site where the patient will be or is treated.

5 character alpha-numeric

NHS Wales Data Dictionary

 

WRDS (Site Code of Treatment)

Admission Method

Adm_Method

This is the method of admission to a hospital provider spell. 

2 digit numeric

NHS Wales Data Dictionary

Source of admission

Adm_Source

This is the source of admission to a hospital

2 digit numeric

NHS Wales Data Dictionary

Ward/Department/Team

Ward_Dept_Team

This is the ward location/department of where the patient is currently being treated or the team the patient is under

 

Consultant / Lead GP

Cons_Code

Nationally agreed form for consultant code or Independent Nurse. It is the General Medical Council (GMC) code for the Consultant or the GP acting as a Consultant or locum Consultant, which is the unique identifier. The nurse's Registration Number will be used to identify the Independent Nurse.

8 character alpha-numeric

NHS Wales Data Dictionary

 

WRDS (Consultant Code)

Date of Admission

Adm_Date

This is the beginning of a hospital provider spell, or the date of admission. The consultant has assumed responsibility for care following the decision to admit the patient. This may be before formal admission procedures have been completed and the patient is transferred to a ward.

8 digit numeric, CCYYMMDD

n/a

Time of Admission

Adm_Time

This is the beginning of a hospital provider spell, or the time of admission. The consultant has assumed responsibility for care following the decision to admit the patient. This may be before formal admission procedures have been completed and the patient is transferred to a ward.

Format: hh:mm:ss

n/a

Date of Transfer

Transfer_Date

This is the date the patient was transferred from the ward

8 digit numeric, CCYYMMDD

n/a

Time of Transfer

Transfer_Time

This is the time the patient was transferred from the ward

Format: hh:mm:ss

n/a

Estimated Date of Discharge

Estimated_Discharge_Date

This is the estimated date of discharge of the patient at the time of the assessment

8 digit numeric, CCYYMMDD

n/a

Date Fit for Discharge

Date_Fit_Discharge

This is the date it is safe for the patient to be discharged or safe to transfer from hospital to home or another setting.

8 digit numeric, CCYYMMDD

 

Actual Date of Discharge

Actual_Discharge_Date

Date of discharge from the Hospital Provider Spell. The date on which a patient dies or is discharged from a continuous spell of care using the hospital bed(s) within a single hospital provider. Identical to the end date of the last consultant episode of care and ward stay within a hospital provider spell.

8 digit numeric, CCYYMMDD

n/a

NHS number

NHS_Number

It is mandatory to record the NHS Number for each patient registered with a GP practice in England and Wales. The NHS number is allocated to an individual, to enable unique identification for NHS health care purposes.

10 digit numeric

NHS Wales Data Dictionary

Hospital Number

Hosptial_Number

This is the patient's hospital number which is unique to that patient within a hospital or health care provider.

10 character alpha-numeric. Do not leave blank spaces - lead with zeros if necessary

NHS Wales Data Dictionary

Surname

Person_Family_Name

This is a person’s family name

an35

n/a

Forename (s)

Person_Given_Name

This is a person’s given name. The patient is the arbiter of their name.

an35

n/a

Title

Person_Title

A person’s title is the standard form of address used to precede a person’s name.

[TBC]

[TBC]

Preferred name

Person_Preferred_Name

This is the persons preferred name.

an35

n/a

Date of Birth

Person_Birth_Date

Date of birth of patient

8 digit numeric, CCYYMMDD

n/a

Gender

Person_Stated_Gender

The gender of a client (as stated by the client).
Gender identity is a person's sense of identification with either the male or female sex, as manifested in appearance, behaviour, and other aspects of a person's life.

an1

F - Female
M - Male

N – Non-binary
Z – Not specified

Sex at birth

Person_Phenotypic_Sex

Sex at birth; determines how the individual would be treated clinically.
A classification of the observed sex of a person, relating to the biological, physiological and physical characteristics that differentiate men and women, determined by endocrine influences.
Person sex is observed by a care professional, and is not self-stated.

an1

F - Female
M - Male
U - Indeterminate (unable to be classified as either male or female)

Religion

Religion

The religious or other belief system affiliation of a person, as specified by the person.
Where applicable, religious or other belief system affiliation code is aligned with descriptors for religious and other belief system affiliations in SNOMED CT® as follows:
the SNOMED CT Subset:
◦  original ID is 10791000000130 and
◦  name is Religious or Other Belief System Affiliation.
Note:
Where the person has been asked for their religious or other belief system affiliation but they are unsure what it is: Agnostic should be used
**  Where the person has been asked for their religious or other belief system affiliation and it is one that is not listed: Religion (Other Not Listed) should be used
***  Where the person has not been asked for their religious or other belief system affiliation: Patient Religion Unknown should be used

an3

the SNOMED CT Subset:
◦  original ID is 10791000000130 and
◦  name is Religious or Other Belief System Affiliation.
Note:
Where the person has been asked for their religious or other belief system affiliation but they are unsure what it is: Agnostic should be used
**  Where the person has been asked for their religious or other belief system affiliation and it is one that is not listed: Religion (Other Not Listed) should be used
***  Where the person has not been asked for their religious or other belief system affiliation: Patient Religion Unknown should be used

Ethnic Group

Ethnicity

The ethnicity of a person, as specified by the person, as per the Office of National Statistics (ONS) 2011 Census Categories

an1

NHS Wales Data Dictionary

Occupation

Occupation

The current and/or previous relevant occupation(s) of the patient/individual.

 

SNOMED CT Subset - Occupation
SNOMED CT Subset ID 73241000000131

Permanent Address

Person_Perm_Add

This is the usual address nominated by the patient at the time of admission or attendance. If patients usually reside elsewhere are staying in hotels, hostels or other residential establishments for a short term, say a week, they should be recorded as staying at their usual place of residence. However if long term, such as at boarding school, the school address must be recorded. University students may nominate either their home address or the address of their university accommodation. Where patients are not capable of supplying this information, because of age or mental illness, for example, then the person responsible for the patient, such as a parent or guardian, should nominate the usual address. Patients not able to provide an address should be asked for their most recent address. If this cannot be established then you should record the address as `No fixed abode' or `Address unknown'. These patients are regarded as resident in the local geographical district for contracting purposes. For birth episodes this should refer to the mother's usual place of residence.

175 character alpha-numeric. This is based on 5 lines of 35 characters. This relates to the physical layout of the address, not the logical layout and does not require intelligent intervention when splitting the text string into lines.

n/a

Current Address (If different)

Person_Curr_Add

This is the patients current address if different from their permanent address

175 character alpha-numeric. This is based on 5 lines of 35 characters. This relates to the physical layout of the address, not the logical layout and does not require intelligent intervention when splitting the text string into lines.

 

Tel. No. Home

Home_Contact_Tel

Home telephone contact details of the person.
Contact details may come from eMPI, or those recorded on the local PAS. Both the actual contact number and its use (work number, home number, mobile number etc.) should be sent.
A UK telephone number is a number, including any exchange or location code, at which a person can be contacted in the UK by telephonic means.

Max an35

 

Tel. No. Mobile

Mobile_Contact_Tel

Mobile telephone contact details of the person.
Contact details may come from eMPI, or those recorded on the local PAS. Both the actual contact number and its use (work number, home number, mobile number etc.) should be sent.

Max an35

n/a

Email Address

Person_Email_Address

A string of characters that identifies an addressee’s post-box on the internet.

Max an255

n/a

Is the patient wearing a patient identification band?

Patient_id_band

This is to confirm whether the patient is wearing a patient identification band

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Demographic details checked and are correct?

Confirm_Demographics

Confirmation that demographics have been checked and verified by the patient

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Do you have any concerns about the patients capacity to engage in this assessment?

Capacity

Assessors concerns regarding the patients capacity to engage with this assessment

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Preferred method of communication

Communication_Method

The preferred method of communication of a person to enable them to participate in the completion of the assessment

n1

1 - Speech
2 - Sign
3 - Other

First Language

First_Language

This is the first language of the person

2 alpha character

(ISO 639-1 Standard)

Preferred Language

Preferred_Language

This is the patients preferred language

2 alpha character

(ISO 639-1 Standard)

Do you want this admission to be carried out in Welsh?

Welsh_Language

Does the patient require a Welsh Speaker?

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Action

Welsh_Language_Action

If the patient requested the admission to be carried out in Welsh what action was taken

Free Text

 

Is an interpreter required?

Interpreter

Is an interpreter required in order to complete this assessment with the patient in the language of their choice?

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Action

Interpreter_action

This is to detail what action has been taken if the patient requires an interpreter

Free Text

 

Any Known Allergies/adverse reactions

Allergies_Adverse_Reaction

A flag to identify whether the patient has any known allergies / adverse reactions

n1

1 Yes
2 No

3 Not know

Name of allergen/ Adverse Reaction

Name_allergen_adverse reaction

The agent such as food, drug or substances that has caused or may cause an allergy, intolerance or adverse reaction in this patient

Free Text

 

Type of reaction

Type of Reaction

This is to indicate the type of reaction the patient has to the substance

Free Text



Epi pen

Epi_Pen_Use

This is to identify whether a patient uses an Epi-pen if they have identified allergies or adverse reactions

n1

1 Patient Uses Epi-Pen
2 Patient Does Not Use Epi-Pen

Other

Allergy_other_action

This is to indicate whether any other action is required

n1

1 - Yes other action required
2 - No other action required

Additional notes

Allergy_add_notes

This is to include any further details regarding the patients allergies / adverse reactions

Free Text

 

Has the patient had any healthcare outside of the UK or in another Health Board / Trust in the last 12 months?

Healthcare_Outside_UK

A flag to identify whether the patient has had any healthcare outside of the UK or in another health board / trust in the last 12 months

n1

1 Yes
2 No
3 Not Known

Does the patient have a history of multi-drug resistant organisms (MDRO) e.g.MRSA, CPO, CPE, VRE?

Multi_Drug_Resistant_Organisms

A flag to identify whether the patient has previously had a history of multi-drug resistant organisms

n1

1 Yes
2 No
3 Not Known

Does the patient have a history of any Alert infection e.g. Clostridium Difficile, Tuberculosis, a Blood borne virus?

Alert_Infection_History

A flag to identify whether the patient has previously had a history of any Alert Infections

n1

1 Yes
2 No
3 Not Known

Are there any current signs of infection e.g. Diarrhoea/Vomiting, influenza like illness, Pyrexia, Covid-19 related symptoms, suspicious rash etc and/or recent travel outside of the UK?

Infection_Signs

A flag to identify whether the patient is showing current signs of infection

n1

1 Yes
2 No
3 Not Known

Does the patient have a recent history of exposure to an infectious disease in and environment and or/ person(s)?

 

A flag to identify whether the patient has had recent exposure to an infectious disease in an environment or person(s)

n1

1 Yes

2 No

3 Not Known

Any travel outside of the UK in the last 3 months

 

A flag to identify if the patient has travelled outside of the UK in the last 3 months

n1

1 Yes

2 No

3 Not Known

GP Surgery name (Current)

GP_Code_Curr

A code which uniquely identifies the GP Practice of the GP. Codes as listed for practices in the UK. Codes are supplied by the Organisation Data Service (ODS)

an 6

Welsh Reference Data Service
Default Values:
V81997 No Registered GP Practice
V81998 Practice Not Applicable i.e. MOD or Prison GP 
V81999 Practice Code is Unknown

GP Surgery Address

GP_Add_Curr

This is the address of the patient's registered General Practitioner (GP) Practice. This allows the practice to be notified about treatment received by the patient. The registered GP Practice may or may not be the same as the referring GP Practice.

TEXT an175
This is based on 5 lines of 35 characters. This relates to the physical layout of the address, not the logical layout and does not require intelligent intervention when splitting the text string into lines.

Welsh Reference Data Service

GP Surgery Telephone Number

GP_Tel_Curr

This is the telephone number of the patients registered GP practice

an35

 

GP Surgery name (Permanent)

GP_Code_Perm

A code which uniquely identifies the GP Practice of the GP. Codes as listed for practices in the UK. Codes are supplied by the Organisation Data Service (ODS)

an 6

Welsh Reference Data Service
Default Values:
V81997 No Registered GP Practice
V81998 Practice Not Applicable i.e. MOD or Prison GP 
V81999 Practice Code is Unknown

GP Surgery Address (Permanent)

GP_Add_Perm

This is the address of the patient's registered General Practitioner (GP) Practice. This allows the practice to be notified about treatment received by the patient. The registered GP Practice may or may not be the same as the referring GP Practice.

TEXT an175
This is based on 5 lines of 35 characters. This relates to the physical layout of the address, not the logical layout and does not require intelligent intervention when splitting the text string into lines.

Welsh Reference Data Service / WCCIS

GP Surgery Telephone Number

GP_Tel_Perm

This is the telephone number of the patients registered GP practice

an35

 

Name

Contact_One_Name

The name of the patients first point of contact of whom to contact for information regarding this attendance

an35

n/a

Relationship

Contact_One_Relationship

The relationship of the receiver to the patient, where the receiver has a personal relationship to the patient

 

 

Main Carer

Contact_One_Main_Carer

This is to indicate whether this point of contact is the patients main carer

n1

1 Yes
2 No
3 Not Known

Daytime Tel. No.

Contact_One_Day_Tel

The daytime telephone number for the patients first point of contact

an35

 

Evening Tel. No.

Contact_One_Eve_Tel

The evening telephone number for the patients first point of contact

an35

 

Can they be contacted at any time (24hrs/day)?

Contact_One_24hr_Contact

This is to indicate whether this point of contact is contactable at any time 24hrs a day

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Are they aware of this admission?

Contact_One_Aware_Admission

This is to indicate whether this point of contact is aware of the patients admission

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Name

Contact_Two_Name

The name of the patients second point of contact of whom to contact for information regarding this attendance

an35

n/a

Relationship

Contact_Two_Relationship

The relationship of the receiver to the patient,   where the receiver has a personal relationship to   the patient, for example, carer or parent

 

 

Main Carer

Contact_Two_Main_Carer

This is to indicate whether this point of contact is the patients main carer

n1

1 Yes
2 No
3 Not Known

Daytime Tel. No.

Contact_Two_Day_Tel_Num

The daytime telephone number for the patients second point of contact

an35

 

Evening Tel. No.

Contact_Two_Eve_Tel_Num

The evening telephone number for the patients second point of contact

an35

 

Can they be contacted at any time (24hrs/day)?

Contact_Two_24hr_Contact

This is to indicate whether this point of contact is contactable at any time 24hrs a day

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Are they aware of this admission?

Contact_Two_Admission_Aware

This is to indicate whether this point of contact is aware of the patients admission

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Name

Contact_Three_Name

The name of the patients third point of contact of whom to contact for information regarding this attendance

an35

n/a

Relationship

Contact_Three_Relationship

The relationship of the receiver to the patient,   where the receiver has a personal relationship to   the patient, for example, carer or parent

 

 

Main Carer

Contact_Three_Main_Carer

This is to indicate whether this point of contact is the patients main carer

n1

1 Yes
2 No
3 Not Known

Daytime Tel. No.

Contact_Three_Day_Tel_Num

The daytime telephone number for the patients third point of contact

an35

 

Evening Tel. No.

Contact_Three_Eve_Tel_Num

The evening telephone number for the patients third point of contact

an35

 

Can they be contacted at any time (24hrs/day)?

Contact_Three_24hr_Contact

This is to indicate whether this point of contact is contactable at any time 24hrs a day

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Are they aware of this admission?

Contact_Three_Admission_Aware

This is to indicate whether this point of contact is aware of the patients admission

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Name

Contact_Four_Name

The name of the patients fourth point of contact of whom to contact for information regarding this attendance

an35

n/a

Relationship

Contact_Four_Relationship

The relationship of the receiver to the patient, where the receiver has a personal relationship to   the patient, for example, carer or parent

 

 

Main Carer

Contact_Four_Main_Carer

This is to indicate whether this point of contact is the patients main carer

n1

1 Yes
2 No
3 Not Known

Daytime Tel. No.

Contact_Four_Day_Tel_Num

The daytime telephone number for the patients fourth point of contact

an35

 

Evening Tel. No.

Contact_Four_Eve_Tel_Num

The evening telephone number for the patients Fourth point of contact

an35

 

Can they be contacted at any time (24hrs/day)?

Contact_Two_24hr_Contact

This is to indicate whether this point of contact is contactable at any time 24hrs a day

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Are they aware of this admission?

Contact_Four_Admission_Aware

This is to indicate whether this point of contact is aware of the patients admission

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Contact details not provided

No_contact_details

This is to detail why no contact details have been provided of whom to contact regarding this patients admission

Free text

 

Do you receive care support?

Care_support

This is to indicate if the patient has care support

n1

1 Yes

2 No

If yes do you receive support from family, friends, paid care, carer, community health, social care agencies, 3rd sector, care home, Residential home

Support_Received

This is to indicate whether the patient currently receives support from family, friends, paid carer, carer, community health or social care agencies, 3rd sector, care home, Residential home

Tick box

If Yes, details

Support_Details

This is to detail what support the patient receives and who from

Free text

 

Do you have carer responsibilities?

Carer_Responsibilities

This is to indicate whether the patient has carer responsibilities

n1

1 Yes
2 No

If Yes, specify

carer_responsibilites_details

This is to specify what carer responsibilities the patient has

Free text

 

Does your admission / condition directly affect care of children / relatives/ pets / assistance animal / others?

condition_affect_others

This is to indicate whether the patients admission / condition directly affects care of others

n1

1 - Children
2 - Relatives
3 - Pets
4 - Assistance animal
5 - Other
6 - None

If Yes, specify:

specify_how_affects_others

This is to specify who is affected by the patients admission / condition and how they are affected

Free text

 

Do you have any concerns regarding continuity of care for dependents?

Continuity_of_care_concerns

This is to indicate whether the patient has any concerns regarding continuity of care for dependents

n1

1 Yes
2 No

If Yes, actions taken

continuity_of_care_actions

This is to detail what action has been taken if there is a concern regarding continuity of care for dependents

Free Text

 

If over 18 does the patient wish to be referred for a carers assessment?

Over_18_carers_assessment_referral

This is to identify whether the patient wishes to be referred for a carers assessment if they are under 18 years old

n1

1 Yes
2 No

If under 18 does the patient wish to be referred for a young carers assessment?

Under_18_youngcarer_assessment

This is to identify whether the patient wishes to be referred for a carers assessment if they are over 18 years old

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Referral details

Referral_details

This is to document details of any referral that has been made

Free text

 

Is there a concern that there may be an adult / child at risk of abuse or neglect?

Adult_Child_Risk

This is to indicate whether there may be an adult / child at risk due to the patient being admitted into hospital

n1

1 Yes
2 No

If Yes, actions taken

Risk_actions

This is to detail what action has been taken should there be a concern that there may be an adult / child at risk

Free text

 

Are there any signs of abuse? (consider physical, emotional, sexual, financial and neglect)

Signs_of_abuse

This is to indicate whether there are any signs of abuse

n1

1 Yes

2 No

If Yes, actions taken

Actions_taken_abuse

This is to provide details on actions taken regarding abuse

Free text

 

Does the patient have any concerns for their safety?

Safety_Concerns

This is to indicate whether the patient has any concerns for their own safety

n1

1 Yes
2 No

If Yes, details:

Safety_details

This is to detail what concerns the patient has for their own safety

Free text

 

Are there any signs of about domestic abuse?

Domestic_abuse

This is to indicate whether there are concerns about domestic abuse

n1

1 Yes
2 No

If Yes, details

Domestic_abuse_details

This is to provide further details on the domestic abuse

Free text

 

Do you need to report any concerns to another agency? (Social Service’s or the Police)?

Agency_ concerns

This is to indicate whether there is a need to report any concerns to another agency

n1

1 Yes

2 No

Reason for Admission

Reason_for_admission

This is the presenting complaint with which the patient attended the hospital / The list and description of the health problems and issues experienced by the patient resulting in their attendance

Free text

 

Relevant Medical / Surgical History

Relevant_Medical_History

A record of the patient’s significant medical and surgical history.

Free text

 

Relevant Medical / Surgical History

Relevant_Surgical_History

A record of the patient’s significant medical and surgical history.

Free text

 

Mental Health History

Mental_Health_History

A record of the patient’s significant mental health history.

Free text

 

Are you receiving or have you received support from a mental health specialist team?

Mental_Health_Support

This is to indicate whether the patient is or has receiving support from a mental health specialist team

n1

1 Yes
2 No
3 Not Known

If yes, details:

MentalHealth_Support_Details

This is to detail what support the patient has received or is currently receiving from a mental health specialist team

Free text

 

Is the patient detained under the Mental Health Act (MHA)?

Patient_detained

This is to indicate whether the patient is detained under the Mental Health Act (MHA)

n1

1 Yes
2 No

If Yes, which section of the MHA?

MHA_Section

This is to indicate which section of the Mental Health Act the patient is detained under

Free text

 

Is the patient on s.17 MHA leave to this ward?

s17_MHA_leave

This is to indicate whether the patient is on s.17 MHA leave to this ward?

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Who is the patient's MHA Responsible Clinician?

MHS_Responsible_Clinician

This is to indicate who the patients MHA Responsible Clinician is

Free text

 

Contact Details

MH_Contact_Details

This is to provide the contact details for the patient's MHA Responsible Clinician

Free text

 

Do you currently take any medications?

Medications

This is to indicate whether the patient is currently taking any medications

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Do you self-administer medication?

Self_Administer_Meds

This is to indicate whether the patient self administers their medication

n1

1 Yes
2 No

if no, who administers your medication?

Who_administers_meds

This is to detail who administers the patients medication if they don't self administer

Free text

 

Do you use a pill / medication organiser / dosette box / multi-compartment compliance aid (MCA)?

Meds_box

This is to indicate whether the patient uses a multi compliance aid (MCA)

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Do you have your medication with you?

Meds_with_patient

This is indicate whether the patient has their medication with them

n1

1 Yes
2 No

If yes, can we use them for this admission

Meds_use_on_admission

This is to confirm whether the hospital staff can use the patients own medication for this hospital admission

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Details:
(incl disclaimer (where relevant))

Meds_details

This is to provide further details on the patients medication

Free text

 

Have you considered medication as a risk to falls?

Medication_falls_risk

This is to indicate whether the patient has considered medication as a risk to falls

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Do you have any reason to doubt the patient's mental capacity to make decisions about their care and treatment?

Mental_capacity

This is to indicate whether the assessor has reason to doubt the patients capacity to make decisions about their care and treatment

n1

1 Yes
2 No

If Yes, details of reasons / cognitive impairment

Capacity_reasons

This is to provide further details on the reasons for doubting the patient's mental capacity

Free Text

 

Is this due to a pre-existing diagnosis? (e.g. learning disability, dementia, stroke, other cognitive impairment) OR

Pre_existing_diagnosis

This is to indicate whether the doubts on the patients capacity is due to a pre-existing condition

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Is it a new presentation? (e.g. delirium, confusion, new head injury, new stroke)

New_presentation

This is to indicate that doubts on the patients mental capacity is due to a new presentation

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Do you think the patient lacks capacity to consent to their hospital stay i.e. could they be deprived of their liberty?

Hospital_stay_consent

This is to indicate whether the assessor thinks the patient lacks capacity to consent to their hospital stay

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Is there / has anyone made you aware that the patient has an Advance or Future Care Plan?

Advance_future_careplan

This is to indicate whether anyone has made the assessor aware that the patient has an Advance or Future Care Plan

n1

1 Yes
2 No

If Yes, is there a copy in the notes?

ACP_In_notes

This is to confirm whether there is a copy of the Advance Care Plan in the patients medical notes

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Is there / has anyone made you aware that the patient has an Advance Decision to Refuse Treament (ADRT)?

Advance_decision_to_refuse_treatment

This is to indicate whether anyone has made the assessor aware that the patient has an Advance Decision to Refuse Treatment

n1

1 Yes
2 No

If Yes, is there a copy of a written ADRT in the notes or has a verbal ADRT been recorded in the notes?

ADRT_in_notes

This is to confirm whether there is a written copy of the ADRT in the patients medical notes or a verbal ADRT has been recorded in the notes

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Does the ADRT refuse life-sustaining treatment? (must be in writing, signed, witnessed and state that the refusal applies even if life is at risk)

Lifesustaining_treatment_refusal

This is to indicate whether the ADRT refuses life-sustaining treatment

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Is there / has anyone made you aware that the patient has a Health and Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) or Court Appointed Deputy?
(Note: LPA must be registered with the Office of the Public Guardian)

Health_and_welfare_LPA_CAD

This is to indicate that the assessor is aware that the patient has a Health and Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) or Court Appointed Deputy

n1

1 Yes
2 No

If yes, is there a copy in the notes?

Health_Welfare_LPA_in_notes

This is to indicate whether there is a copy of the Health and Welfare LPA or CAD in the patients notes

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Has anyone made you aware that the patient has a Property and Finance Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) or Court Appointed Deputy?
(Note: LPA must be registered with the Office of the Public Guardian)

Property_and_finance_LPA_CAD

This is to indicate that the assessor is aware that the patient has a Property and Finance Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) or Court Appointed Deputy

n1

1 Yes
2 No

If yes, is there a copy in the notes?

Property_and_finance_LPA_in_notes

This is to indicate whether there is a copy of the Property and Finance LPA or CAD in the patients notes

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Does the patient have a learning disability?

Learning_Disability

This is to identify whether the patient has a learning disability as stated by the patient

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Does the patient have a learning disability passport with them?

Learning_Passport

If the patient states that they have learning disabilities confirm whether the patient has a learning disability passport with them

n1

1 Yes
2 No

If Yes, is there a copy in the notes?

Learning_passport_in_notes

This is to indicate whether there is a copy of the patients learning disability passport in the patients notes

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Does the patient have any specialist involvement with regards to Mental capacity or Learning Disability?

Mental_capacity_specialist_involvement

This is to indicate whether the patient has any specialist involvement regarding their capacity

n1

1 Yes
2 No
3 Not Known

If yes, details

Mental_capacity_details

This is to detail the specialist involvement the patient has regarding their capacity

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Do you have a hearing problem?

Hearing_problem

This is to indicate whether the patient has a hearing problem

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Are you registered as deaf?

Deaf

This is to indicate whether the patient is registered deaf

n1

1 Yes
2 No

If yes, details

Hearing_details

This is to add further details on the patients hearing problems / deafness

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Do you have a sight problem?

Sight_problem

This is to indicate whether the patient has a sight problem

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Are you registered as blind?

Blind

This is to indicate that the patient is registered blind

n1

1 Yes
2 No

If yes, details

Sight_details

This is to detail what the patients sight deficit is

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Do you wear hearing aids?

Hearing_aids

This is to indicate whether the patient wears hearing aids

n1

1 Yes
2 No

with patient

Hearing_aids_with_patient

This is to indicate whether the patient has their hearing aids with them

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Do you wear spectacles?

Spectacles

This is to indicate whether the patient wears spectacles

n1

1 Yes
2 No

with patient

Spectacles_with_patient

This is to indicate whether the patient has their spectacles with them

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Do you wear contact lenses?

Contact_lenses

This is to indicate whether the patient wears contact lenses

n1

1 Yes
2 No

with patient

Patient_contact_lenses

This is to indicate whether the patient has their contact lenses with them

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Do you wear other?

Other_comm_aids

This is to indicate whether the patient wears any other form of communication aids

n1

1 Yes
2 No

with patient

Other_comm_aids_patient

This is to indicate whether the patient has their other form of communication aid with them

n1

1 Yes
2 No

If yes, provide details of Other

Other_comm_aids_details

This is to indicate what the other form of communication aids is

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Do you have difficulty reading?

Reading_difficulties

This is to indicate whether the patient has difficulty reading

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Do you have difficulty writing?

Writing_difficulties

This is to indicate whether the patient has difficulty writing

 

1 Yes
2 No

If yes, details:

Reading_writing_details

This is to detail what the patients difficulties are with reading and writing

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Do you need any equipment to help you to hear or understand written information?

Comm_equipment

This is to indicate whether the patient needs any equipment to help them hear or understand written information

n1

1 Yes
2 No

If yes, details

Equipment_details

This is to detail what equipment the patient needs to help them to hear or understand written information

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Do you feel that you can communicate clearly and make your needs understood?

Communication

This is to identify whether the patient feels that they can communicate clearly and make their needs understood

n1

1 Yes
2 No

If No, details

Comm_details

This is to details the reasons why the patient feels they are unable to communicate clearly nor are they able to make their needs understood

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Is this normal for you?

Comm_normal

This is to indicate whether the patients communication on admission is normal for them

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Details:

Comm_normal_details

This is to detail the patients normal communication and whether or not they differ from that on admission

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Do you have any specialist involvement?

Comm_specialist_involvement

This is to indicate whether the patient has any specialist involvement

n1

1 Yes
2 No
3 Not Known

If yes, details

Comms_details

This is to detail the specialist involvement the patient has regarding communication

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Do you have any difficulties breathing?

breathing_difficulties

This is to indicate whether the patient has any difficulties breathing

n1

1 Yes
2 No

If Yes, details

Patient_breathing_difficulties_details

This is to include what difficulties the patient has breathing

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Is this normal for you?

breathing_normal

This is to indicate whether it is normal for the patient to have breathing difficulties

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Details

breathing_normal_details

This is to include further details on whether or not this is normal for the patient

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Are you on home oxygen?

Home_oxygen

This is to indicate whether the patient is on home oxygen

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Details:

Home_oxygen_details

This is to record details of the patients home oxygen

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Do you have any specialist involvement?

Breathing_specialist_involvement

This is to indicate whether the patient has any specialist involvement regarding their breathing

n1

1 Yes
2 No
3 No Known

Details:

Breathing_spec_inolv_details

This is to detail any specialist involvement the patient has regarding their breathing

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Do you use any specialist equipment relating to your condition?

Breathing_specialist_equipment

This is to indicate whether the patient uses any specialist equipment relating to their condition

n1

1 Yes
2 No

If Yes, details

Breathing_equipment_details

This is to detail any specialist equipment the patient uses relating to their condition

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Do you currently smoke?

Smoker

This is to indicate whether patient currently smokes

n1

1 Yes
2 No

3 – no, but ex smoker

Do you currently vape?

Vaper

This is to indicate whether the patient currently vapes

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Do you currently use nicotine replacement?

Nicotine_replacement_use

This is to indicate whether the patient currently uses nicotine replacement

n1

1 Yes
2 No

If yes, do you require a nicotine replacement whilst in hospital?

Nicotine_replacement_required

This is to indicate whether the patient requires a nicotine replacement whilst in hospital

n1

1 Yes
2 No

If yes, do you agree to a referral to Help Me Quit services?

Helpmequit_referral

This is to indicate whether the patient agrees to a referral to the Help Me Quit services

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Has the patient been informed that it is illegal to smoke within a hospital and its grounds?

Hospital_grounds_smoking

This is to indicate whether the patient has been informed that it is illegal to smoke within a hospital and its grounds

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Admission Height

Admission_height

This is the patients height on admission in metres / feet inches

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Is the value for Height: Measured, Reported, Estimated, Unable to measure

Height_value

This is to indicate whether the patients height on admission is measured, reported, estimated or unable to measure

n1

1 - Measure
2 - Reported
3 - Estimated
4 - Unable to measure

Admission Weight

Admission_weight

This is the patients weight on admission in kilograms / stone pounds

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Is the value for Weight: Measured, Reported, Estimated, Unable to measure

Weight_value

This is to indicate whether the patients weight on admission is measured, reported, estimated or unable to measure

n1

1 - Measure
2 - Reported
3 - Estimated
4 - Unable to measure

If unable to measure, details

Unable_to_measure_details

This is to indicate the reason for being unable to measure the patient

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BMI

BMI

This is to indicate the patients body mass index

 

 

Do you have any problems eating?

Eating_problems

This is to indicate whether the patient has any problems eating

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Is Yes, details (consider equipment)

Eating_details

This is to detail what problems the patient has eating

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Is this normal for you?

Eating_norm

This is to indicate whether the patients problems eating is normal for them

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Details

Eating_norm_details

This is to include further details about whether this is normal for the patient

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Do you have any problems drinking?

Drinking_problems

This is to indicate whether the patient has any problems drinking

n1

1 Yes
2 No

If Yes, details

Drinking_problems_details

This is to detail what problems the patient has drinking

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Is this normal for you?

Drink_norm

This is to indicate whether the patients problems drinking is normal for them

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Details

Drink_norm_details

This is to include further details about whether this is normal for the patient

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Do you have any problems swallowing?

Swallowing_problems

This is to indicate whether the patient has any problems swallowing

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Is this normal for you?

Swallowing_norm

This is to indicate whether the patients problems swallowing is normal for them

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Details

Swallowing_details

This is to include further details regarding the patients swallowing problems

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Do you need help to eat and drink?

Eat_drink_help

This is to indicate whether the patient needs help to eat and drink

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Details

Eat_drink_details

This is to detail what help the patient needs to eat and drink

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Do you require a specific diet or nutritional supplements?

Diet

This is to indicate whether the patient requires a special diet or nutritional supplements

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Details

Diet_details

This is to details what special diet or nutritional supplements the patient requires

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Do you have any food allergies or intolerances?

Food_allergies

This is to indicate whether the patient has any food allergies or intolerances

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Details

Food_details

This is to detail what food allergies or food intolerances the patient has

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Do you have any specialist involvement?

Nutrition_involvement

This is to indicate whether the patient had any specialist involvement with regards to nutrition and hydration

n1

1 Yes
2 No
3 No Known

If yes, Details

Nutrition_involvement_details

This is to detail what specialist involvement the patient has with regards to nutrition and hydration

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Do you have any difficulties mobilising?

Mobilising_difficulties

This is to indicate whether the patient has difficulties mobilising

n1

1 Yes
2 No

If Yes, details

Mobilising_difficulties_details

This is to detail the difficulties the patient has mobilising

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Is this normal for you?

norm_mobility

This is to indicate whether the patients difficulties mobilising is normal for them

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Details

mobility_details

This is to include further details regarding the patients difficulties mobilising

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Do you have any difficulties with your balance?

Balance_difficulties

This is to indicate whether the patient has any difficulties with their balance

n1

1 Yes
2 No

If Yes, details

balance_details

This is to detail the difficulties the patient has with their balance

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Is this normal for you?

norm_balance

This is to indicate whether the patients difficulties with their balance is normal for them

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Details

norm_balance_details

This is to include further details regarding the patients difficulties with balance

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Do you normally use a mobility aid?

Mobility_aid_use

This is to indicate whether the patient normally uses a mobility aid

n1

1 Yes
2 No

If yes, details

Mobility_aid_details

This is to detail what mobility aid the patient normally uses

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Do you have them with you?

Mobility_aids_in_posession

This is to indicate whether the patient has their mobility aid with them

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Do you have any specialist involvement?

Mobility_specialist_involvement

This is to indicate whether the patient has any specialist involvement regarding their mobility

n1

1 Yes
2 No
3 No Known

If Yes, details

Mobility_specialist_involvement_details

This is to detail the specialist involvement the patient has regarding their mobility

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Have you fallen in the last 12 months?

Falls_in_12months

This is to indicate whether the patient has fallen within the last 12 months

n1

1 Yes
2 No

If Yes, details (to include number of times)

Falls_details_number

This is to detail the patients falls that have occurred within the last 12 months to include the number of times they have fallen

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Do you have anxiety or fear of falling?

Falls_fear_anxiety

This is to indicate whether the patient has anxiety or fear of falling

n1

1 Yes
2 No

If Yes, details

Falls_fear_anxiety_details

This is to include details regarding the patients anxiety or fear of falling

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Have you brought appropriate footwear with you?

Footwear

This is to indicate whether the patient has brought appropriate footwear with them

n1

1 Yes
2 No

If yes, details

Footwear_details

This is to detail what appropriate footwear the patient has with them

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Do you have have any foot or lower limb problems?

Foot_problems

This is to indicate whether the patient has any foot or lower limb problems

n1

1 Yes
2 No

If yes, details

Foot_problem_details

This is to include details of any foot or lower limb problems the patient has

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What is your normal bowel pattern?

Bowel_pattern

This is to describe the patients normal bowel pattern

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Do you currently have any problems or concerns with your bowels?

Bowel_problems

This is to indicate whether the patient experiences any bowel problems

n1

1 Yes
2 No

If Yes, details:

Bowel_problem_details

This is to detail what bowel problems the patient experiences

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Is this normal for you?

Bowel_norm

This is to indicate whether the patients bowel problems are normal for them

n1

1 Yes
2 No

If no, details

Bowel_norm_details

This is to provide further details on whether or not this is normal for the patient

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Do you have, or experience any bladder problems?

Bladder_problems

This is to indicate whether the patient experiences any bladder problems

n1

1 Yes
2 No

If Yes, details:

Bladder_problem_details

This is to detail what bladder problems the patient experiences

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Is this normal for you?

Bladder_norm

This is to indicate whether the patients bladder problems are normal for them

n1

1 Yes
2 No

If No, details

Bladder_details

This is to provide further details on the patients bladder problems

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Do you have any of the following:
Colostomy
Ileostomy
Urostomy
Catheter

Colostomy_Ileostomy_Catheter

This is to indicate whether the patient has any of the following: Colostomy, Ileostomy, Urostomy, Catheter

n1

1 – Colostomy
2 – Ileostomy
3 – Urostomy
4 – Catheter
5 – No

Details:

Bladder_proc_details

This is to include further details on whether the patient has colostomy, ileostomy, urostomy, catheter

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Do you have any specialist involvement?

Bladder_bowel_specialist_involvement

This is to indicate whether the patient has any specialist involvement with regards to bladder and bowel

n1

1 Yes
2 No
3 No Known

If Yes, details

Bladder_bowel_nvolvement_details

This is to detail what specialist involvement the patient has with regards to bladder and bowel

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Can you normally attend to your own personal hygiene needs?

Personal_hygiene_needs

This is to indicate whether the patient normally attends to their own personal hygiene needs

n1

1 Yes
2 No

If no – in what areas do you require assistance:
Washing
Showering
Bathing
Dressing
Mouth Care
Foot and Nail care
Other

Personal_care_assistance

If the patient doesn’t attend to their own personal hygiene needs this indicates what area they require assistance with

n1

1 – Washing
2 – Showering
3 – Bathing
4 – Dressing
5 – Motuh Care
6 – Foot and Nail Care
7 – Other

Details

Personal_care_details

This is to include further detail about the patient requiring assistance with personal hygiene

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Do you use equipment to support personal care?

Personal_care_equipment

This is to indicate whether the patient requires equipment to support their personal care

n1

1 Yes
2 No

If Yes, details:

Personal_care_equipment_details

This is to detail what equipment the patient requires to support their personal care

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Do you have any specialist involvement?

Personal_care_specialist_involvement

This is to indicate whether the patient has any specialist involvement with regards to their personal care

n1

1 Yes
2 No
3 No Known

If yes, details

Personal_care_specialist_involvement_detail

This is to detail what specialist involvement the patient has with regards to their personal care

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Are you able to eat and drink unaided?

Eat_drink_unaided

This is to indicate whether the patient is able to eat and drink unaided

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Would you describe your mouth as comfortable (e.g. no pain, not dry, no soreness)

Comfortable_mouth

This is to indicate whether the patient describes their mouth as feeling comfortable

n1

1 Yes
2 No
3 No Known

Are you able to clean your teeth and mouth without assistance?

Mouth_care_assistance

This is to indicate whether the patient is able to clean their teeth and mouth without assistance

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Do you wear dentures?

Dentures

This is to indicate whether the patient wears dentures

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Do you have your dentures with you?

Dentures_with_patient

This is to indicate whether the patient has their dentures with them

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Do you have any specialist involvement?

Mouth_care_specialist_involvement

This is to indicate whether the patient has any specialist involvement with regards to their mouth care

n1

1 Yes
2 No
3 No Known

If Yes, details:

Mouth_care_involvement_details

This is to detail what specialist involvement the patient has with regards to their mouth care

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Are you in pain?

Pain

This is to indicate whether the patient is in pain

n1

1 Yes
2 No

If Yes, details:

Pain_details

This is to detail what pain the patient is in

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Is the pain normal for you?

Pain_normal

This is to indicate whether this pain is normal for the patient

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Details:

Pain_details

This is to include further details on whether the pain is or isn’t normal for the patient

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Are there things that you usually do to alleviate your pain?

Alleviate_pain

This is to indicate whether the patient usually does anything to alleviate their pain

n1

1 Yes
2 No

If Yes, details:

alleviate_pain_details

This is to detail what the patient usually does to alleviate their pain

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Does the pain affect any of the following:

Pain_affect

This is to indicate whether the pain affects any of the following: Mobility, Sleep, Breathing, Eating & Drinking, Toileting, Other

n1

1 – Mobility
2 – Sleep
3 – Breathing
4 – Eating and Drinking
5 – Toileting
6 – Other

Details:

pain_affect_details

This is to include details of what the patients pain affects if other

 

 

Do you have any specialist involvement?

Pain_specialist_involvement

This is to indicate whether the patient has any specialist involvement with regards to their pain

n1

1 Yes
2 No
3 No Known

If Yes, details

Pain_specialist_involvement_details

This is to detail what specialist involvement the patient has with regards to their pain

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Do you have existing wounds/ulcers or other skin problems?

Wound_Ulcers_Skin_Problems

This is to indicate whether the patient has any existing wounds/ulcers or other skin conditions

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Do you have any specialist involvement?

Skin_specialist_involvement

This is to indicate whether the patient has any specialist involvement with regards to their skin

n1

1 Yes
2 No
3 No Known

If Yes, details

Skin_details

This is to detail what specialist involvement the patient has with regards to their skin

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Can you describe your normal sleep pattern including anything you do to help you sleep?

Sleep_pattern

This is to describe the patients normal sleep pattern

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Do you currently have difficulty sleeping?

Sleep_difficulty

This is to indicate whether the patient has difficulty sleeping

n1

1 Yes
2 No

DetailS

Sleep_difficulty_details

This is to detail what difficulties the patient has sleeping

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Do you have any specialist involvement?

Sleep_specialist_involvement

This is to indicate whether the patient has any specialist involvement with regards to their sleep

n1

1 Yes
2 No
3 No Known

If Yes, details:

Sleep_involv_details

This is to indicate what specialist involvement the patient has with regards to their sleep

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Are there any special cultural or spiritual beliefs that we need to consider?

Beliefs

This is to indicate whether the patient has any specific cultural or spiritual beliefs that need to be considered

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Details:

Beliefs_details

This is to detail what specific cultural or spiritual beliefs the patient has that need to be considered

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Would you like a visit from the chaplain or another faith leader?

Chaplain_visit

This is to indicate whether the patient would like a visit from the chaplain or another faith leader

n1

1 Yes
2 No

If Yes, details:

Chaplain_visit_details

This is to include further details if the patient would like a visit from the chaplain or another faith leader

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Do you use recreational drugs?

drug_use

This is to indicate whether the patient uses recreational drugs

n1

1 Yes
2 No

If yes, details

Drug_use_details

This is to include further details if the patient uses recreational drugs

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Do you want information or advice on how to stop or take them safely?

Drug_advice

This is to indicate whether the patient would like information or advice on how to stop or take them safely

n1

1 Yes
2 No

If Yes, details

Drug_advice_details

This is to include further details if the patient would like information or advice on how to stop or take them safely

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Do you have any specialist involvement?

Drug_specialist_involvement

This is to indicate whether the patient has any specialist involvement with regards to the use of recreational drugs

n1

1 Yes
2 No
3 No Known

If yes, details

Drug_specialist_involvement_details

This is detail what specialist involvement the patient has with regards to recreational drugs

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Do you drink alcohol??

Alcohol

This is to indicate whether the patient drinks alcohol

n1

1 Yes
2 No

If Yes, how many units per week?

Alcohol_units

This is to indicate how many units of alcohol the patient consumes per week

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Do you wish to receive information / advice for reducing or stopping?

Alcohol_advice

This is to indicate whether the patient wishes to receive information / advice for reducing or stopping their alcohol consumption

n1

1 Yes
2 No

If Yes, details:

Alcohol_advice_details

This is to include further detail if the patient wishes to receive information / advice for reducing or stopping alcohol consumption

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Do you have any specialist involvement?

Alcohol_specialist_involvement

This is to indicate whether the patient has any specialist involvement with regards to alcohol

n1

1 Yes
2 No
3 No Known

If Yes, details:

Alcohol_specialist_involvement_details

This is to detail what specialist involvement the patient has with regards to alcohol

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Has a property disclaimer been completed?

Property_disclaimer

This is to confirm whether a property disclaimer has been completed

n1

1 Yes
2 No

Comments:

Property_disclaimer_comments

This is to include any comments regarding the property disclaimer

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What is important to me at the moment?

Important_to_patient

This is to detail what is important to the patient at the moment

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What is preventing me from achieving this?

Prevention

This is to detail what is preventing the patient from achieving what is important to them at the moment

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I would like to achieve the following from this admission:

Achievements

This is to indicate what the patient would like to achieve from this admission

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My carer, advocate, family members could support me in the following ways:

patient_support

This is what the patient feels their carer, advocate, family members could do to support them

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