Summary of Approved Changes for Version 4.19
This version of the dictionary contains approved new and updated data definitions in line with Change Notices issued since Version 4.18, which was released on 1st September 2023.
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DSCN/DDCN Ref |
Official Letter |
Title |
Description |
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TBC |
Suspected Cancer Pathway – Core |
To update the existing Suspected Cancer Pathway - Core data set to update the Primary Cancer Site Description (Sub Site) from a Free Text box to a standardised list. | |
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N/A |
Welsh Government HOWIS link updates |
Change replaces HOWIS links in the Data Dictionary as identified and detailed in the tables in the DDCN. | |
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School Entry Hearing Screening |
A new standard for the School Entry Hearing Screening | ||
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Medicines, Allergies, and Intolerances Interoperability Standards (AMD) |
To update links to the Wales FHIR® Implementation Guide and introduce an implementation date for legacy systems and recently procured systems that are not yet operational. | ||
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N/A |
The International Classification of Diseases Tenth Revision (ICD-10) 5th Edition |
To introduce the International Classification of Diseases Tenth Revision (ICD-10) 5th Edition across NHS Wales. |