Summary of Approved Changes for Version 2.15
This version of the dictionary contains approved new and updated data definitions in line with Data Set Change Notices issued since Version 2.14, which was issued on 21st December 2006.
Changes included in this version of the NHS Wales Data Dictionary are:
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DSCN Ref. No. |
Official Letter |
Title |
Description |
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WHC (2006) 078 WHC (2006) 081 WHC (2006) 089 |
Referral to Treatment: Changes to 'Outcome of Attendance' codes and retire the existing codes within the Data Item and introduce a new term for National Pathway Identifier. |
To introduce three new 'Outcome of Attendance' codes and retire the existing codes within the Data Item and introduce a new term for National Pathway Identifier. | |
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RFC (2006) 03 |
To update the NHS Wales Data Dictionary with the format change to the GMC, GDC and Practice codes. |
This DSCN will bring the NHS Wales Data Dictionary page concerning General Medical Practitioner (GMC) and General Dental Council (GDC) codes up to date and in line with the latest code format. This will also include adding Data Items, General Dental Practitioner (GDP) and Dental Practice Code. | |
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18/2005 (E) WHC (2007) 002 |
New Format for the Diagnostics and Therapies Services Monthly Data Collections. |
The purpose of this DSCN is to inform the providers and suppliers of the revised file format for the monthly data collection of the Diagnostic and Therapy Waiting Times. | |
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WHC (2007) 002 |
Change to Weekly Time Bands for Diagnostic and Therapy Services Waiting Times Monthly Data Collections. |
The purpose of this DSCN is to inform providers and suppliers of the revised time bands for the submission of Diagnostic and Therapy Services Waiting Times. This DSCN will also cover cosmetic changes to the documented Diagnostic and Therapy Services file layout to improve clarity of content. | |
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N/A |
Amendments to Data Items; 'Patient's Usual Address', 'Postcode of Usual Address' and 'Birth Date'. |
To include a new value for Unknown Date of Birth and an additional sentence to revise the definitions for Patients Usual Address and Postcode. | |
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WHC (2007) 030 |
Proposal for the increase in scope to the Diagnostic and Therapy Services Waiting Times |
The purpose of this DSCN is to inform providers and suppliers of the inclusion of 5 new diagnostic tests in the monthly data collection of the Diagnostic and Therapy Services Waiting Times. These tests are: - Imaging – Fluoroscopy Neurophysiology – Electromyography Neurophysiology – Nerve conduction tests Physiological measurement – Urodynamic test Physiological measurement – Vascular technology |
Corrections included in Version 2.15
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Error Number |
Reason for the Change |
Date Change Applied |
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ERR 01/07 |
Incorrect Link – 'Patients Usual Address' goes to 'Patients Name' |
March 2007 |
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ERR 02/07 |
Incorrect Links – All links to 'Organisation Code' are going to 'Organ Support Maximum' |
March 2007 |
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ERR 03/07 |
Incorrect Links – All links to 'Diagnosis' are going to 'Dermatological Support Days' |
March 2007 |
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ERR 04/07 |
Incorrect Link – Local Health Board of Residence' goes to 'Liver Support Days' |
March 2007 |
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ERR 05/07 |
Incorrect Link – APC ds; 'General Medical Practitioner' goes to 'Gastro-Intestinal Support Days'. |
March 2007 |
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ERR 06/07 |
Incorrect Link – QS1 Data Items; 'New Day Patients' goes to Neurological Support Days'. |
March 2007 |
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ERR 07/07 |
Incorrect Link – QS1 Data Items; 'Unstaffed Beds Out of Use for Reasons other than Lack of Staff' goes to 'Unit Bed Configuration'. |
March 2007 |
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ERR 08/07 |
Incorrect Link – SBH50 – 59a; 'Advertisement Position' goes to 'Advanced Cardiovascular Support Days'. |
March 2007 |
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ERR 09/07 |
Incorrect Link – Korner Returns; 'Request Category (Diagnostic Procedure)' goes to 'Regular Day Patient Attendances by Private Patients'. |
March 2007 |
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ERR 10/07 |
Incorrect Link – NCCHD Operational Extract; 'Current Status' goes to 'Critical Care Admission Source'. |
March 2007 |
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ERR 11/07 |
Missing Link – Terms; 'Reason for Referral' – link missing to 'Community Dental Services'. |
March 2007 |
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ERR 11/07 |
Missing Link – EAL ds; link missing for 'Healthcare Resource Group Code'. |
March 2007 |