Subacute care type code N
Identifying and definitional attributes | |
Metadata item type:![]() | Value Domain |
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Synonymous names:![]() | Care type |
METEOR identifier:![]() | 512107 |
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Definition:![]() | A code set representing the overall nature of subacute care provided. |
Collection and usage attributes | |
Guide for use:![]() | CODE 1 Rehabilitation care Rehabilitation care is care in which the primary clinical purpose or treatment goal is improvement in the functioning of a patient with an impairment, activity limitation or participation restriction due to a health condition. The patient will be capable of actively participating. Rehabilitation care is always:
CODE 2 Palliative care Palliative care is care in which the primary clinical purpose or treatment goal is optimisation of the quality of life of a patient with an active and advanced life-limiting illness. The patient will have complex physical, psychosocial and/or spiritual needs. Palliative care is always:
CODE 3 Geriatric evaluation and management (GEM) Geriatric evaluation and management is care in which the primary clinical purpose or treatment goal is improvement in the functioning of a patient with multi-dimensional needs associated with medical conditions related to ageing, such as tendency to fall, incontinence, reduced mobility and cognitive impairment. The patient may also have complex psychosocial problems. Geriatric evaluation and management is always:
CODE 4 Psychogeriatric care Psychogeriatric care is care in which the primary clinical purpose or treatment goal is improvement in the functional status, behaviour and/or quality of life for an older patient with significant psychiatric or behavioural disturbance, caused by mental illness, an age-related organic brain impairment or a physical condition. Psychogeriatric care is always:
Psychogeriatric care is not applicable if the primary focus of care is acute symptom control. CODE 8 Other care Any care provided that does not fall within the categories above. e.g. maintenance care, and acute care. |
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Relational attributes | |
Related metadata references:![]() | Has been superseded by Care type code N
Supersedes Subacute care type code N
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Data elements implementing this value domain:![]() | Non-admitted patient service event—care type, subacute (derived) code N
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