The method used to initiate or enhance labour.
Queensland Perinatal Data Collection (QPDC)
More than one method may be recorded for each delivery.
Queensland Perinatal Data Collection (QPDC): If code type = I (Induction/augmentation method): Validated against list of induction/augmentation codes. Record must not exist if onset of labour = 1 or 3. Record must not exist if induction/augmentation flag = 1 or 9. Record must exist if onset of labour = 2. Record must exist if induction/augmentation flag = 2.
Queensland Perinatal Data Collection (QPDC): The not stated code should only be assigned internally by QPDC.
Implementation in Metadata Sets
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Augmentation; Induction; Labour