ICPC-2 PLUS
ICPC-2 PLUS
ICPC-2 PLUS (pronounced "I-C-P-C-Two-Plus"), is a comprehensive classification system for primary care, developed by the World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA). It is an extension of the International Classification of Primary Care (ICPC-2) and is designed to record and classify data about patient's problems managed in primary care.
Etymology
The term "ICPC-2 PLUS" is an acronym that stands for "International Classification of Primary Care, Second Edition, PLUS". The "PLUS" signifies the extended and more detailed version of the original ICPC-2.
Related Terms
- Primary Care: The first point of contact for health care for most people. It is mainly provided by general practitioners/family doctors, but can also include community pharmacists, nurses among others.
- WONCA: The World Organization of Family Doctors, an international organization promoting high standards of care in general practice/family medicine.
- ICPC-2: The International Classification of Primary Care, Second Edition, a classification method for primary care encounters.
- Coding (social sciences): The process of categorizing and classifying information for the purposes of research, data management, and information retrieval.
Usage
ICPC-2 PLUS is used in primary care settings to classify and code patient data. It allows for the systematic recording of the patient's reasons for encounter, the problems/diagnosis managed, interventions, and the ordering of these data in an episode of care structure.
Advantages
The ICPC-2 PLUS system offers several advantages over other coding systems. It is specifically designed for primary care and covers a wide range of health issues. It allows for the coding of the patient's reason for the encounter, the problems managed, and the interventions provided. This makes it a comprehensive tool for data collection and analysis in primary care.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on ICPC-2 PLUS
- Wikipedia's article - ICPC-2 PLUS
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