Given Name (CACDI)
Definition
The person’s first name as indicated on their government-issued identification (e.g., health card, driver’s licence, passport)
Data element maturity
3: Ready for use
Data Element Guidance
Given name may be a person's usual name and is captured under Name Used.
Recommended Terminologies
Terminology foundation
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Value set
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Value set examples
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How to cite:
Canadian Institute for Health Information. Given Name (CACDI). Accessed November 02, 2026.
