Data elements that meet criteria using this datatype should document the completion of the diagnostic study indicated by the QDM category and its corresponding value set. Timing: The Relevant Period addresses: startTime – when the diagnostic study is initiated stopTime – when the diagnostic study is completed Examples: 1) Initiation of a treadmill stress test to the time the treadmill stress test has completed. 2) Initiation of the ultrasound study until completion of the ultrasound study
Relevant Period addresses the time between the start of an action to the end of an action. Each datatype using relevant period defines specific definitions for the start and stop time for the action listed.
The thought process or justification for the datatype. In some measures, specific treatments are acceptable inclusion criteria only if a justified reason is present. Each of these measures uses a value set (often, but not exclusively, using SNOMED- CT®) to express acceptable justification reasons. Other measures specify reasons as justification for exclusions. Examples include patient, system, or medical-related reasons for declining to perform specific actions. Each of these measures also uses a value set to express acceptable justification reasons for declining to perform expected actions.