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Data from EPIC THIN International Data Request information READ codes Sample data pack Enquiry form   Request information - READ codes The Read Codes were invented and developed by Dr James Read in 1982, for use in General Practice. In 1990, the NHS bought the Read Codes from Dr Read and made them NHS standard. The NHS has now expanded the codes to cover all areas of clinical practice, including such areas as nursing, physiotherapy and health visiting. The Read Codes are a very comprehensive coded clinical language. The codes include terms relating to observations (signs and symptoms), diagnosis, procedures and investigations which map to other coding systems including The International Classification of Diseases Ninth Revision (ICD-9) and the Classification of Surgical Operations & Procedures Fourth Revision (OPCS-4) All general practices contributing to the THIN Data are using Read codes, which in the most recent dictionary relate to over 98,000 medical conditions and interventions. Licensing The NHS Information Authority produce and maintain the Read Codes and supply updates monthly on CD-ROM as flat ASCII (text) files for incorporation into the user or developers electronic record software. EPIC, as a Host Licence holder, is required by the Department of Health to issue End-User Licences to all researchers receiving data containing Read codes. For further information on Read and other coding schemes, contact: Data Standards and Products Helpdesk NHS Connecting for Health Tel No. 01392 206248 Fax No. 01392 663839 Email – datastandards@cfh.nhs.uk http://www.connectingforhealth.nhs.uk/technical/standards/snomed/ browser/ Code lists EPIC have an extensive list of reviewed medical codes available on request to our customers using THIN Data*. Also we may be able to help customers with code list selection. If you are interested in this service please fill out the form below with your contact details and your area of interest. *Code lists can only be supplied to customers who have a research agreement or licence to access THIN Data – Please contact us if you have an interest in using THIN Data.   Code list enquiry service *Required fields Title   Mr Ms Miss Mrs Dr Professor *Forename:   *Surname:   *Telephone:   *Email:   Address:   Town/City:   Post Code:   Country:   *Organisation:   *Which area of study are you interested in?   Please type in your code list enquiry here:       1 Canal Side Studios 8-14 St Pancras Way London NW1 0QG, UK Telephone: +44 (0)20 7388 8215 Facsimile: +44 (0)20 7388 8492

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