DischargeMethod

Code SystemId:	2.16.840.1.113883.2.1.3.2.4.16.41
Version:	2.0
Status:	active
Date:	2015-06-23

Description

Default Scheme: NHS Data Dictionary Discharge Method

A code representing the method used to discharge a patient from care, typically an acute inpatient episode, using the values listed in the NHS Data Model and Dictionary definition for Discharge Method.

Values

Code	Description	Note
1	Patient discharged on clinical advice or with clinical consent
2	Patient discharged him/herself or was discharged by a relative or advocate
3	Patient discharged by mental health review tribunal, Home Secretary or court
4	Patient died
5	Stillbirth