Narrative patient data relevant to the context identified by note types.

Data Element
Autopsy Report
Description

An autopsy is a post-mortem medical examination that a forensic pathologist, coroner, or medical examiner performs on the body of a deceased person.
Submitted By: Grace Cordovano / Enlightening Results
Data Element Information
Use Case Description(s)
Use Case Description This is an essential piece of reporting to bring peace and closure to families grieving the loss of loved ones as well as essential information for public health and scientific understanding of the current COVID19 pandemic.
Estimate the breadth of applicability of the use case(s) for this data element Unknown
Healthcare Aims
  • Improving patient experience of care (quality and/or satisfaction)
  • Improving the health of populations
  • Reducing the cost of care
  • Improving provider experience of care
Maturity of Use and Technical Specifications for Data Element
Applicable Standard(s) https://loinc.org/18743-5/

Additional Specifications https://loinc.org/85691-4/
Current Use Not currently captured or accessed with an organization
Extent of exchange N/A
Potential Challenges
Restrictions on Standardization (e.g. proprietary code) Unknown
Restrictions on Use (e.g. licensing, user fees) Unknown
Privacy and Security Concerns Unknown
Estimate of Overall Burden Unknown
ONC Evaluation Details
Each submitted Data Element has been evaluated based on the following criteria. The overall Level classification is a composite of the maturity based on these individual criteria. This information can be used to identify areas that require additional work to raise the overall classification level and consideration for inclusion in future versions of USCDI
Criterion #1
Maturity - Current Standards		 Level 2 - Data element is represented by a terminology standard or SDO-balloted technical specification or implementation guide.
Criterion #2
Maturity - Current Use 		Level 0 - Data element is captured, stored, or accessed in limited settings such as a pilot or proof of concept demonstration.
Criterion #3
Maturity - Current Exchange		 Level 0 - Data element is electronically exchanged in limited environments, such as connectathons or pilots.
Criterion #4
Use Case(s) - Breadth of Applicability		 Level 2 - Use cases apply to most care settings or specialties.

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