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[A new classification code is available in the Danish health-care classification system for patients with symptoms related to chemicals and scents].

Authors :
Elberling J
Bonde JP
Vesterhauge S
Bang S
Linneberg A
Zachariae C
Johansen JD
Blands J
Skovbjerg S
Source :
Ugeskrift for laeger [Ugeskr Laeger] 2014 May 26; Vol. 176 (11).
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

From July 2012, a classification code for multiple chemical sensitivity has been available in the Danish healthcare classification system. The overall purpose is to register hospital contacts in Denmark. The diagnostic code is labelled "Symptoms related to chemicals and scents", DR688A1, and classified as a subcategory to "Medically unexplained symptoms", DR688A, which is a specialization of the ICD-10 code "R68.8 Other specified general symptoms and signs". The classification was decided with reference to the present lack of scientific understanding.

Details

Language :
Danish
ISSN :
1603-6824
Volume :
176
Issue :
11
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Ugeskrift for laeger
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
25096843