Submitted By: Charles Mayo, PhD / University of Michigan | |
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Data Element Information | |
Use Case Description(s) | |
Use Case Description | Diagnosis and Staging are core components for all aspects of clinical care for cancer patients. It is also a core component for billing. |
Estimate the breadth of applicability of the use case(s) for this data element | All stakeholders capture diagnosis and staging data in electronic records systems. It is routinely exchanged among providers and insurers in determining the most appropriate approach to care. It is a required element in clinical and translational research identifying approaches optimizing patient outcomes. |
Healthcare Aims |
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Maturity of Use and Technical Specifications for Data Element | |
Applicable Standard(s) | American Joint Committee on Cancer e.g. AJCC8 https://www.facs.org/quality-programs/cancer-programs/american-joint-committee-on-cancer/ |
Additional Specifications | N/A |
Current Use | Extensively used in production environments |
Extent of exchange | 5 or more. This data element has been tested at scale between multiple different production environments to support the majority of anticipated stakeholders. |
Potential Challenges | |
Restrictions on Standardization (e.g. proprietary code) | No restrictions. Codes are publicly available and free to use. |
Restrictions on Use (e.g. licensing, user fees) | No restrictions. Codes are publicly available and free to use. |
Privacy and Security Concerns | None |
Estimate of Overall Burden | Minimal. Data is collected as part of routine practice. |
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Radiation Therapy As Part of Treatment
Description
Was a of radiation therapy used as part of treatment for this diagnosis ? This is important minimal set information needed for coordinated care and understanding outcomes for public health policy |
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