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AdverseEventSeriousness

http://terminology.hl7.org/CodeSystem/adverse-event-seriousness

Overall seriousness of this event for the patient.

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Concepts (8)

CodeDisplayDefinition
Non-seriousNon-seriousNon-serious.
SeriousSeriousSerious.
SeriousResultsInDeathResults in deathResults in death.
SeriousIsLifeThreateningIs Life-threateningIs Life-threatening.
SeriousResultsInHospitalizationRequires or prolongs inpatient hospitalizationRequires inpatient hospitalization or causes prolongation of existing hospitalization.
SeriousResultsInDisabilityResults in persistent or significant disability/incapacityResults in persistent or significant disability/incapacity.
SeriousIsBirthDefectIs a congenital anomaly/birth defectIs a congenital anomaly/birth defect.
SeriousRequiresPreventImpairmentRequires intervention to prevent permanent impairmentRequires intervention to prevent permanent impairment or damage (i.e., an important medical event that requires medical judgement).

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