EX-BRITISH ARMED FORCES INDICATOR

An indication of whether the PATIENT is an ex-member of the British Armed Forces or is a dependant of a PERSON who is an ex-services member.

Format / Length

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National Codes

Code Description

01

Yes - Currently Serving (including reservists) (Retired 1 April 2012)

02

Ex-services member

03

Not an ex-services member or their dependant

04

Dependent of a Current Serving Member (Retired 1 April 2012)

05

Dependant of an ex-services member

UU

Unknown (PATIENT asked and does not know or is not sure)

ZZ

Not Stated (PATIENT asked but declined to provide a response)

Also Known As

This data element is also known by these names:

Context Alias
Formerly BRITISH ARMED FORCES INDICATOR
Plural EX-BRITISH ARMED FORCES INDICATORS