The length of a baby at birth. This should be recorded in cms and forms part of the neonatal clinical option.Birth Length is a MEASURED PERSON OBSERVATION.

The Weight of a baby at birth recorded in grammes.Birth Weight is a MEASURED PERSON OBSERVATION.

Blood Pressure is a PERSON PROPERTY.

Blood Pressure is comprised of Systolic Blood Pressure and Diastolic Blood Pressure.Blood Pressure is the the pressure of the blood within the arteries and is comprised of:

Body Mass Index is a PERSON PROPERTY.Body Mass Index (BMI) is a PERSON PROPERTY.

Body Mass Index is derived from Weight and Height.Body Mass Index is a measure of body fat based on Height and Weight.

For further information on Body Mass Index, see the NHS Choices website.

Diastolic Blood Pressure is a MEASURED PERSON OBSERVATION.

Diastolic Blood Pressure is the reading of a PERSON's Blood Pressure relaxing between heart beats and is measured in 'mmHg'.Diastolic Blood Pressure is the reading of a PATIENT's Blood Pressure relaxing between heart beats.

Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (Absolute Amount) is a MEASURED PERSON OBSERVATION.

Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (Absolute Amount) is the forced expiratory volume (i.e. the volume of air that a PERSON can breathe out in one second) measured in 'Litres'.Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (Absolute Amount) is the volume of air that can forcibly be blown out in one second, after full inspiration.

Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (Percentage) is a MEASURED PERSON OBSERVATION.

Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (Percentage) is the forced expiratory volume (i.e. the volume of air that a PERSON can breathe out in one second) as a percentage of the predicted value.Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (Percentage) is the volume of air that can forcibly be blown out in one second, after full inspiration, as a percentage of the predicted value.

Hand Grip Strength is a MEASURED PERSON OBSERVATION.

Hand Grip Strength is the PERSON's hand grip strength.Hand Grip Strength is the PATIENT's hand grip strength.

HbA1c (Hemoglobin A1c), also known as Glycated Hemoglobin is a MEASURED PERSON OBSERVATION.HbA1c (Hemoglobin A1c), also known as Glycated Hemoglobin, is a MEASURED PERSON OBSERVATION.

The HbA1c test measures the amount of glucose that is being carried by the red blood cells in the body and is measured in 'mmol/L (millimoles per litre)'.The HbA1c test measures the amount of glucose that is being carried by the red blood cells in the body.

Head Circumference is a MEASURED PERSON OBSERVATION.

Head Circumference is the PERSON's head circumference.Head Circumference is the circumference of the PATIENT's head.

Heart Rate is a MEASURED PERSON OBSERVATION.

Heart Rate is the number of heartbeats per unit of time, usually expressed as beats per minute (bpm).Heart Rate is the number of heart beats per unit of time. 

Height is a MEASURED PERSON OBSERVATION.

The Height of a PERSON on a given date, where the MEASUREMENT VALUE TYPE CODE is National Code 'Metres' or 'Centimetres'.Height is the height of a PATIENT on a given date, where the MEASUREMENT VALUE TYPE CODE is 'Metres (m)' or 'Centimetres (cm)'.

Hip Measurement is a MEASURED PERSON OBSERVATION

Hip Measurement is the PERSON's hip measurement.Hip Measurement is the measurement of the PATIENT's hips.

Lung Capacity is a PERSON PROPERTY.This item has been retired from the NHS Data Model and Dictionary.

The Lung Capacity of a PERSON.The last live version of this item is available in the July 2013 release of the NHS Data Model and Dictionary.

Lung Capacity is made up of Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (Absolute Amount) and Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second (Percentage).Access to this version can be obtained by emailing information.standards@hscic.gov.uk with "NHS Data Model and Dictionary - Archive Request" in the email subject line.

Mid Arm Circumference is a MEASURED PERSON OBSERVATION.

Mid Arm Circumference is the PERSON's mid arm circumference.Mid Arm Circumference is the circumference of the PATIENT's mid arm.

Percentage Weight Loss is the percentage of Weight lost by a PATIENT over a specified period.

Percentage Weight Loss is used as an indicator of malnutrition.

Serum Cholesterol Level is a MEASURED PERSON OBSERVATION.

Serum Cholesterol Level is the cholesterol level in a PERSON's blood and is measured in 'mmol/L (millimoles per litre)'.Serum Cholesterol Level is the cholesterol level in a PATIENT's blood.

Serum Creatinine Level is a MEASURED PERSON OBSERVATION.

Serum Creatinine Level is the concentration of creatinine in serum, used as an indicator of renal function and is measured in 'micromoles/litre (µmol/L)'.Serum Creatinine Level is the concentration of creatinine in serum (used as an indicator of renal function).

Systolic Blood Pressure is a MEASURED PERSON OBSERVATION.

Systolic Blood Pressure is the reading of a PERSON's Blood Pressure at each heart beat and is measured in 'mmHg'.Systolic Blood Pressure is the reading of a PATIENT's Blood Pressure at each heart beat.

Temperature is a MEASURED PERSON OBSERVATION.

The Temperature of a PERSON which is measured in Celsius.Temperature is the degree of internal heat of a PATIENT's body.

Urine Output is a MEASURED PERSON OBSERVATION

Urine Output is a PERSON's Urine Output measured in millilitres (ml) over a specified period of time (i.e. last hour, last 24 hours).Urine Output is the output of urine of a PATIENT over a specified period of time (i.e. last hour, last 24 hours).

Waist Measurement is a MEASURED PERSON OBSERVATION.

The Waist Measurement of a PERSON measured in Centimetres.Waist Measurement is the measurement of a PATIENT's waist.

Weight is a MEASURED PERSON OBSERVATION.

Weight identifies the Weight of a PERSON on a given date. The type of measurement is Kilograms.Weight is the weight of a PATIENT on a given date, where the MEASUREMENT VALUE TYPE CODE is 'Kilograms (kg)' or 'Grams (g)'.

The actual Chemotherapy dose given in milligrams or other applicable unit for each administration in a Systemic Anti-Cancer Drug Cycle.The actual Chemotherapy dose given.

The PATIENT's estimated protein intake in grammes recorded by a CARE PROFESSIONAL during a Nutritional Assessment.The PATIENT's estimated protein intake recorded by a CARE PROFESSIONAL during a Nutritional Assessment.

The final margin of excision, measured in 'Millimetres (mm)' during a Skin Cancer Care SpellThe final margin of excision, during a Skin Cancer Care Spell.

FINAL EXCISION MARGIN AFTER WIDE LOCAL EXCISION is recorded after the wide local excision procedures and is an amalgamation of clinical and histopathological data.For the Cancer Outcomes and Services Data Set, FINAL EXCISION MARGIN AFTER WIDE LOCAL EXCISION is recorded after the wide local excision procedures and is an amalgamation of clinical and histopathological data.

The type of measurement used for the MEASURED PERSON OBSERVATION being recorded.

The unit of measurement is based on the MEASURED PERSON OBSERVATION TYPE CODE for that MEASURED PERSON OBSERVATION.

National Codes:

The total actual absorbed radiation dose given in grays (Gy) as received during a course of treatment.The total actual absorbed radiation dose received during a course of Radiotherapy treatment.

The total prescribed absorbed radiation dose in grays (Gy).The total prescribed absorbed radiation dose for Radiotherapy treatment.

The radiologically calculated estimate of the Tumour volume at PATIENT DIAGNOSIS in 'millilitres (ml)'.The radiologically calculated estimate of the Tumour volume at PATIENT DIAGNOSIS, in 'Millilitres (ml)'.

National Codes:

The value is presented in the range 10-80.

For the Cancer Outcomes and Services Data Set, ALBUMIN LEVEL is measured pre-treatment.

ANTENATAL OBSERVATION (MATERNAL HEIGHT) is the Height of the PERSON measured during an Antenatal period.ANTENATAL OBSERVATION (MATERNAL HEIGHT) is the Height of the mother measured during an Antenatal period.

ANTENATAL OBSERVATION (MATERNAL WEIGHT) is the Weight of the PERSON measured during an Antenatal period.ANTENATAL OBSERVATION (MATERNAL WEIGHT) is the Weight of the mother measured during an Antenatal period.

For the Cancer Outcomes and Services Data Set, BETA2 MICROGLOBULIN LEVEL is measured pre-treatment.

BETA HUMAN CHORIONIC GONADOTROPIN may also be produced by some Tumour CELLS. An increased level of beta-human chorionic gonadotropin may be a sign of cancer of the testis, uterus, ovary, liver, stomach, pancreas, or lungs.

BIRTH WEIGHT is the baby's Weight in grammes between 0001 to 9998.The range is 0001 to 9998.

For the Cancer Outcomes and Services Data Set, BLOOD LYMPHOCYTE COUNT is measured pre-treatment.

For the Cancer Outcomes and Services Data Set, BODY MASS INDEX is the estimate of a PATIENT's Body Mass Index at PATIENT DIAGNOSIS.

BODY MASS INDEX replaces PERSON OBSERVATION (BMI) and should be used for all new and developing data sets and for XML messages.

Notes:
CHEMOTHERAPY ACTUAL DOSE is the same as attribute CHEMOTHERAPY ACTUAL DOSE.

The actual Chemotherapy dose given in milligrams or other applicable unit, for example, 400 milligrams, 200 units, 1.5 grammes etc.For the Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy Data Set, the actual Chemotherapy dose can be given in 'Milligrams (mg)' or other applicable units, for example, 400 milligrams, 200 units, 1.5 grams etc.

Note: if there is doubt about the sites of the muscularis propria, the distance should be estimated as accurately as possible.

ESTIMATED GLOMERULAR FILTRATION RATE is a measurement of how many millilitres (ml) of waste fluid the kidneys can filter from the blood in a minute, measured in'Millilitres per Minute (ml/min/1.73m²)' for renal cancer only.ESTIMATED GLOMERULAR FILTRATION RATE is a measurement of how many millilitres (ml) of waste fluid the kidneys can filter from the blood in a minute, measured in 'Millilitres per Minute divided by 1.73 Square Metres (ml/min/1.73m²)'.

For the Cancer Outcomes and Services Data Set: Urology, ESTIMATED GLOMERULAR FILTRATION RATE is collected once at PATIENT DIAGNOSIS.

For the Cancer Outcomes and Services Data Set, FORCED EXPIRATORY VOLUME IN 1 SECOND (ABSOLUTE AMOUNT) is presented in the range 0.10 to 9.99.

For the Cancer Outcomes and Services Data Set, FORCED EXPIRATORY VOLUME IN 1 SECOND (PERCENTAGE) is presented in the range 1 to 150.

For the Cancer Outcomes and Services Data Set, the value is presented in the range 1.0-25.0

Notes:
HEAD CIRCUMFERENCE (RENAL PAEDIATRIC) is the Head Circumference of the PERSON in centimetres.

LESION SIZE (RADIOLOGICAL) is the radiological estimate size of the maximum diameter of the primary Lesion (or largest Lesion if there is more than one), measured in 'Millimetres (mm)'.LESION SIZE (RADIOLOGICAL) is the radiologically estimated size of the maximum diameter of the primary Lesion (or largest Lesion if there is more than one), measured in Millimetres (mm)'.

For the Cancer Outcomes and Services Data Set: Central Nervous System:

• The maximum size of the Tumour or Lesion will be 99 Millimetres
• Record '00' to indicate the Tumour or Lesion is not assessable for diffuse Tumours (e.g. gliomatosis cerebri).

The value is presented in the range 0-20.

Note: a positive result indicates that cancer is present in the sampled Sentinel Node(s).

OBSERVATION DATE (WAIST MEASUREMENT) is the date when the PERSON's Waist Measurement was taken.OBSERVATION DATE (WAIST MEASUREMENT) is the date when the PATIENT's Waist Measurement was taken.

• Percentage Weight Loss of a PERSON and
• MEASURED PERSON OBSERVATION TYPE CODE is 'Percentage Weight Loss' and the MEASUREMENT VALUE TYPE CODE is 'Percentage'

In a Nutritional Assessment for a renal PATIENT this would be measured over a 3 month period.

For the Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy Data Set, PERSON HEIGHT IN METRES is the Height at the start of the Systemic Anti-Cancer Drug Regimen.

This value is derived from Weight in kilograms divided by Height in metres squared (kg/m²).

PERSON OBSERVATION (BMI) will be replaced with BODY MASS INDEX, which should be used for all new and developing data sets and for XML messages.

Notes:
PERSON OBSERVATION (HbA1c LEVEL) is the recorded Glycated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) of a PERSON.

This corresponds to MEASURED OBSERVATION VALUE where the MEASURED PERSON OBSERVATION TYPE CODE is 'HbA1c' and the MEASUREMENT VALUE TYPE CODE is 'Number'. 

This corresponds to MEASURED OBSERVATION VALUE where the MEASURED PERSON OBSERVATION TYPE CODE is 'Serum Cholesterol Level' and the MEASUREMENT VALUE TYPE CODE is 'mmol/L'. 

Notes:
PERSON OBSERVATION (SERUM CREATININE LEVEL) is the recorded Serum Creatinine Level (µmol/L) of a PERSON using laboratory assay.

This corresponds to MEASURED OBSERVATION VALUE where the MEASURED PERSON OBSERVATION TYPE CODE is 'Serum Creatinine Level' and the MEASUREMENT VALUE TYPE CODE is 'µmol/L'. 

Notes:
PERSON OBSERVATION (URINARY ALBUMIN LEVEL) is the recorded result of the Urinary Albumin Level and must be accompanied by a recorded URINARY ALBUMIN LEVEL TESTING METHOD.

PERSON OBSERVATION (URINARY ALBUMIN LEVEL) is derived from the MEASURED OBSERVATION VALUE recorded for the MEASURED PERSON OBSERVATION TYPE CODE 'Urinary Albumin Level'.For the Diabetes Data Set (Summary Core), PERSON OBSERVATION (URINARY ALBUMIN LEVEL) must be accompanied by a recorded URINARY ALBUMIN LEVEL TESTING METHOD.

PERSON WEIGHT corresponds to MEASURED OBSERVATION VALUE where the MEASURED PERSON OBSERVATION TYPE CODE is 'Weight' and the MEASUREMENT VALUE TYPE CODE is 'Kilograms'.

Notes:

• For the Commissioning Data Sets, the field must be padded to match the Format/Length pattern of n3.n3, for example 001.100 is a valid entry (1.1 is invalid)

• For neonatal critical care, this will be the last recorded Weight on a particular ACTIVITY DATE (CRITICAL CARE).

• For the Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy Data Set, Weight is recorded at the start of the:
  • Systemic Anti-Cancer Drug Regimen and
  • Systemic Anti-Cancer Drug Cycle.

• For the Commissioning Data Sets, PERSON WEIGHT must be padded to match the Format/Length pattern of n3.n3, for example 001.100 is a valid entry (1.1 is invalid)

• For Neonatal Critical Care Minimum Data Set, PERSON WEIGHT will be the last recorded Weight on a particular ACTIVITY DATE (CRITICAL CARE)

• For the Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy Data Set, PERSON WEIGHT is recorded at the start of the:
  • Systemic Anti-Cancer Drug Regimen and
  • Systemic Anti-Cancer Drug Cycle.

Notes:
PERSON WEIGHT (RENAL CARE) is the record of a PERSON's Weight in 'Kilograms'.

During a Nutritional Assessment the PERSON's Dry Weight will be recorded.

Notes:
PRESCRIBED DOSE is the dose stated against the PRESCRIBED ITEM on the PRESCRIPTION for the PATIENT.

The measurement for PRESCRIBED DOSE is in MEASUREMENT VALUE TYPE CODE National code  'milligrams (mg)'.