NHS Data Dictionary
The NHS Data Model and Dictionary provides a reference point for approved Information Standards Notices to support health care activities within the NHS in England. It has been developed for everyone who is actively involved in the collection of data and the management of information in the NHS.
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About this standard
- Publisher
- NHS Digital
- Publication date
- 1 March 2022
- Status
- Proposed
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- Contact point
information.standards@nhs.net
Link to standard
- Applies to
- Community or integrated healthcare : Doctors treatment services
- Associated medias
Review Information
- Approval date
- 1 March 2022
More information
The NHS Data Model and Dictionary gives a reference point for assured information standards, to support health care activities in the NHS in England. The NHS Data Model and Dictionary has been developed for everyone who is actively involved in the collection of data and the management of information in the NHS. The NHS Data Model and Dictionary Service provides the development, maintenance and support of NHS Information Standards. Published Information Standards can be found at: Published Information Standards Documentation. An archive of Data Set Change Notices (DSCNs) published prior to 2010 can be found at: Data Set Change Notices. The NHS Data Model and Dictionary Service thank the Big Data Institute Oxford University for their support providing the Mauro Data Mapper tooling and expertise to publish the NHS Data Model and Dictionary.
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