Data Element
A unit of knowledge (data, information), that is considered in context to be indivisible and having a unique combination of defined characteristics.
Data Elements are the data items used within Data Sets
Relationships
| From class | Relationship | To class |
|---|---|---|
| CACDI Data Element | is a type of | Data Element |
| Data Element | represented by | Attribute |
| Value Set | used in | Data Element |
| Data Element | represented as | Business Glossary Term |
| Data Element | represented by | Class |
| Data Element | classified | Data Category |
| Data Set | includes | Data Element |
| Healthcare Standard | referenced in | Data Element |
| Relationship | represented by | Data Element |
| Data Element | used in | Healthcare Sector |
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How to cite:
Canadian Institute for Health Information. Data Element. Accessed November 02, 2026.
