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Patient variable

The variable MIpatient is a group variable with no dimensions and no useful value. It serves only to group together information about the patient. Attributes are modelled after ACR-NEMA conventions.

MIfull_name
A string specifying the full name of the patient.
MIother_names
A string giving other names for the patient.
MIidentification
A string specifying identification information for the patient.
MIother_ids
A string giving other id's.
MIbirthdate
A string specifying the patient's birthdate.
MIsex
A string specifying the patient's sex: MI_MALE, MI_FEMALE or MI_OTHER.
MIage
A number giving the patient's age.
MIweight
The patient's weight in kilograms.
MIsize
The patient's height or length in metres.
MIaddress
A string giving the patient's address.
MIinsurance_id
A string giving the patient's insurance plan id.



Robert VINCENT 2004-05-28