Asthma in Australia 2008 Table 2.1

Asthma in Australia 2008

Table A1.3
Variables for asthma-related procedures and referrals

Variable	BEACH data element	ICPC item included	ICPC code/rubric
Advice/consultation; smoking	Procedures, other treatments and counselling for asthma	Advice/consultation; smoking	P45004 P58008
Lung function test	Procedures, other treatments and counselling for asthma	Test; peak flow Test; pulmonary function Test; spirometry Test; lung function Test; physical function; respiratory Test; FEV1 Test; respiratory function	R39
Asthma plan	Procedures, other treatments and counselling for asthma	Asthma plan	R49002
Hospital	Referrals for asthma	Referral; hospital Admission; hospital	A67010 A67022, A62010
Emergency department	Referrals for asthma	Referral; A&E	A67011
Specialist	Referrals for asthma	Referral; specialist Referral; physician Referral; paediatrician Referral; allergist Referral; immunologist Referral; respiratory physician	A67001 A67001 A67004 A67005 B67003 R67002
Lung function test	Referrals for asthma	Test; peak flow Test; pulmonary function Test; spirometry Test; lung function Test; physical function; respiratory Test; FEV1 Test; respiratory function	R39
Unspecified referral	Referrals for asthma	Referral	A68011

Note: BEACH = Bettering the Evaluation and Care of Health; ICPC = International Classification of Primary Care; FEV1 = forced expiratory volume in 1 second; A&E = accident and emergency (emergency department).

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