| Format/Length: | an3 |
| National Codes: | See MAIN SPECIALTY CODE |
| Default Codes: | 199 - Non-UK provider; specialty function not known, treatment mainly surgical |
| 499 - Non-UK provider; specialty function not known, treatment mainly medical |
Notes:
CARE PROFESSIONAL MAIN SPECIALTY CODE (CANCER REFERRAL) is the same as attribute MAIN SPECIALTY CODE.
CARE PROFESSIONAL MAIN SPECIALTY CODE (CANCER REFERRAL) is the MAIN SPECIALTY CODE of the CONSULTANT referring the cancer PATIENT to the Principal Treatment Centre (Children Teenagers and Young Adults) or age specific Specialist.
Further information on the groupings and each MAIN SPECIALTY CODE is provided at: Main Specialty and Treatment Function Codes Table.
This data element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| plural | CARE PROFESSIONAL MAIN SPECIALTY CODES (CANCER REFERRAL) |
