How far back do we need to look to capture diagnoses in electronic health records? A retrospective observational study of hospital electronic health record data.

Jadene LewisFelicity EvisonRominique DoalJoanne FieldSuzy GallierSteve HarrisPeta le RouxMohammed OsmanChris PlummerElizabeth SapeyMervyn SingerAvan A SayerMiles D Withamnull null

Published in: BMJ open (2024)

A 7-year lookback captures most, but not all, common diagnoses. Lookback duration should be tailored to the conditions being studied.

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