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Term information
database cross reference
- GECKO:0000006 (location)
definition
This field contains a code that defines the Regional Office (RO) area where the treatment took place (in data prior to 1996 it contains the Regional Health Authority of treatment). It is derived from the hospital provider code in the field procode. Note: (1) for NHS trusts, care provided at subsidiary sites will be attributed to the main trust location.
ROs were abolished in 2002. This field has continued to be derived after this date as a 'frozen' geography.|This field contains a code that defines the Regional Office (RO) area where the treatment took place. It is derived from the hospital provider code in the field procode. Note: (1) for NHS trusts, care provided at subsidiary sites will be attributed to the main trust location.
ROs were abolished in 2002. This field has continued to be derived after this date as a 'frozen' geography.