DICOM PS3.5 2024e - Data Structures and Encoding

7.5.3 Sequence Inheritance

An encapsulated Data Set shall only include the Specific Character Set (0008,0005) Data Element if the Specific Character Set (0008,0005) is defined in the IOD for that Sequence of Items.

Note

An encapsulated Data Set does not include the Specific Character Set (0008,0005) Data Element unless the Specific Character Set (0008,0005) is defined as part of the IOD for that Sequence.

If an encapsulated Data Set includes Specific Character Set (0008,0005), it shall apply only to the encapsulated Data Set. If Specific Character Set (0008,0005) is not explicitly included in an encapsulated Data Set, then the Specific Character Set (0008,0005) Value of the encapsulating Data Set applies.

DICOM PS3.5 2024e - Data Structures and Encoding