DICOM PS3.3 2020b - Information Object Definitions

C.2 Patient Modules

The following Sections specify Modules used for Patient management.

C.2.1 Patient Relationship Module

Table C.2-1 defines the Attributes that reference SOP Instances related to this SOP Class.

Table C.2-1. Patient Relationship Module Attributes

Attribute Name

Tag

Attribute Description

Referenced Study Sequence

(0008,1110)

Uniquely identifies the Study SOP Instances associated with the Patient SOP Instance. One or more Items shall be included in this Sequence.

See Section 10.6.1.

>Include Table 10-11 “SOP Instance Reference Macro Attributes”

Referenced Visit Sequence

(0008,1125)

Uniquely identifies the Visit SOP Instances associated with this Patient SOP Instance. One or more Items shall be included in this Sequence.

>Include Table 10-11 “SOP Instance Reference Macro Attributes”

Referenced Patient Alias Sequence

(0038,0004)

Uniquely identifies any Patient SOP Instances that also describe this Patient. These SOP Instances are aliases. Zero or more Items shall be included in this Sequence.

>Include Table 10-11 “SOP Instance Reference Macro Attributes”


DICOM PS3.3 2020b - Information Object Definitions