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Diagnostic Imaging Dataset

Population Size

18,479,800

People

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Years

2012

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Associated BioSamples

None/not available

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Geographic coverage

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Lead time

Other

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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

18479800

Keywords

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

Structural Metadata

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

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

Other

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)

Dataset Types: Health and disease


Collection Sources: Other, Clinic, Secondary care - Accident and Emergency, Secondary care - In-patients, Community, Private

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