DER Reference Model Version 1.0.0
qdm.dataelement

Patient Characteristic Race

QDM Definition:

Data elements that meet criteria using this datatype should document the patient’s race. Timing: Race does not have a specific timing. Measures using Patient Characteristic, Race should address the most recent entry in the clinical record.

Based On: Observation

A statement that asserts the value of a property (observable) of the subject. The subject is often the patient, but may be a condition, a physical structure, or another clinical statement. For example, an interpretation is a finding about an observation.

Direct Descendants: