TPP (and I assume other GP suppliers) are now receiving data from multiple labs with a mixed range of units. Though they store the original unit when they display tables or graphs they have a need to convert to a common base unit.
They have set up the following conversions. I would be grateful if anyone with a little time could check these for me and comment on whether you think they are valid. see spreadsheet.
Incidentally they have also noticed a number of labs sending messages with 'inappropriate' units and other message content. I have contacted CfH (at a very high level) to try to get their help desk to resolve it without any reply - clearly the potential safety issue is not recognised / understood.
How do you think we should proceed?
I have attached an anonymised list (at least only with lab ID codes). Should I share the uncoded version?
My feeling is that CfH should be picking this up and following through to the labs.
Comments welcome.
Rick
Dr Rick Jones
Assoc Clin Director, Yorks and Humber SHA NPfIT
Sen Lect, Yorkshire Centre Health Informatics, Univ of Leeds
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