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Diagnostic Imaging Dataset
Population Size
18,479,800
People
Years
2012
Associated BioSamples
None/not available
Geographic coverage
https://www.geonames.org/6269131/england.html
Lead time
Not applicable
Summary
The Diagnostic Imaging Data Set (DID) collects data about diagnostic imaging tests carried out on NHS patients, extracted from local radiology information systems.
Documentation
The DID is a monthly collection of information about diagnostic imaging tests carried out on NHS patients in England which enables analysis of demographic and geographic variation in access to different test types and providers. The dataset, collected at patient level, includes patient identifiers to enable linkage to other datasets, most notably cancer registration data. Information from the DID may inform the accreditation processes for imaging departments through the UK Imaging Services Accreditation Scheme and the assessment of imaging services by the Care Quality Commission. The dataset provides information on the utilisation of high value imaging equipment such as MRI scanners. Information about diagnostic testing is being linked to cancer patient’s records held in Cancer Registries, expanding the understanding we have of their treatment pathway. Further information can be found on the NHS Digital DID website. Release Date - Aggregated data at Trust level is published the last Thursday of the month by NHS England on the DID webpage iView - DID data is available to the DID user community and the DHSC via Community View in iView. This data resource has been designed for professionals working with health and social care data on a regular basis. Access to iView can be requested by contacting NHS Digital on 0300 303 5678 or enquiries@nhsdigital.nhs.uk
Dataset type
Health and disease
Dataset sub-type
Not applicable
Dataset population size
18,479,800
Keywords
Scan, Radiology, Diagnostic Image, X-Ray, Plain radiography, CAT, Computerized a
Observations
Observed Node | Disambiguating Description | Measured Value | Measured Property | Observation Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Persons | Diagnostic imaging events relating to the 6 month period April - Sept 2020 | 18479800 | Count | 30 Sep 2020 |
Provenance
Collection source setting
Other, Clinic, Secondary care - Accident and Emergency, Secondary care - In-patients, Community, Private
Patient pathway description
DID data is submitted by secondary providers. It includes a number of fields indicating the patient pathway. For insurance, the Patient Source Setting field describes how a patient was referred to receive a diagnostic imaging test. Possible options are: Admitted Patient Care - Inpatient (this Health Care Provider) Admitted Patient Care - Day case (this Health Care Provider) Out-patient (this Health Care Provider) GP Direct Access Accident and Emergency Department (this Health Care Provider) Other Health Care Provider Other DID also includes fields indicating the individual and organisation that referred the patient. However, in some instances the latter is not always populated. Similarly, there are fields indicating the date a referral for diagnostic imaging was made and when it was received. As with the referring organisation, there are some instances when these are not populated.
Image contrast
Not stated
Biological sample availability
None/not available
Details
Publishing frequency
Monthly
Version
7.0.0
Modified
08/10/2024
Citation Requirements
NHS ENGLAND
Coverage
Start date
04/01/2012
Time lag
2-6 months
Geographic coverage
Maximum age range
120
Follow-up
Other
Accessibility
Language
en
Controlled vocabulary
OTHER, SNOMED CT
Format
XML, CSV, Text
Data Access Request
Dataset pipeline status
Not available
Time to dataset access
Not applicable
Access request cost
Access method category
Direct access
Access service description
DID data are available via a range of services which can be applied for through the Data Access Request Service (DARS). Please note we will only pause the elapsed time when we require further detail or approvals from an external provider are required.
Jurisdiction
GB-ENG
Data use requirements
Institution-specific restrictions, Not for profit use, User-specific restriction
Data Controller
NHS England (NHSE)
Data Processor
NHS England (NHSE)