HEALTH FACTORS (9999999.64)    FILE (1)

Name Value
NAME HEALTH FACTORS
APPLICATION GROUP
  • GMTS
DESCRIPTION
This file defines health factors. Note that there are two types of entries

Changes to this data dictionary should be coordinated thru the IHS DBA.

as defined by the field Entry Type, they are factor and category. Every entry
that is a factor must belong to a category. Category type entries should never
be given to a patient.

When defining a new health factor, you should always create a Description that
includes its purpose and use and the concept that it represents. It is also
good practice to add a Print Name, which is used for display purposes in health
summaries and Clinical Reminders.