42348-3
ClinicalAdvance healthcare directives
Definition
Advance directives contains data defining the patient's direction of care and any reference to supporting documentation. The most recent and up-to-date directives are required, if known, and should be listed in as much detail as possible. Advance directives contains data such as the existence of living wills, healthcare proxies, and CPR and resuscitation status.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Advance healthcare directives
Property
Find
Time Aspect
Pt
System
{Setting}
Scale Type
Doc
Method Type
{Role}
Details
Class
DOC.ONTOLOGY
Order/Observation
Both
Short Name
Adv healthcare directives
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 42348-3?
LOINC code 42348-3 identifies "Advance healthcare directives". Advance directives contains data defining the patient's direction of care and any reference to supporting documentation. The most recent and up-to-date directives are required, if known, and should be listed in as much detail as possible. Advance directives contains data such as the existence of living wills, healthcare proxies, and CPR and resuscitation status.
What does 42348-3 measure?
This code measures Advance healthcare directives in {Setting}. It belongs to the DOC.ONTOLOGY class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.