SMR Data Manual

This is the online SMR data manual. It is a guide to the definition, collection and interpretation of the SMR dataset in the NHSScotland.

It is for everyone actively involved in the collection of data and the management of information in NHSScotland.

Information and resources

What SMR records are and how definitions are presented

Definitions by SMR record section

Information and data dictionary definitions by section of SMR record

Definitions by groups

Information and data dictionary definitions by different groups