Reasonable Adjustment Digital Flag (RADF)
♿ Reasonable Adjustment Digital Flag (RADF)
The Reasonable Adjustment Digital Flag (RADF) is a shared component used across templates to document when patients may require additional support or accessibility adjustments due to a long-term impairment.
🧭 When Will I See This?
This component appears dynamically when:
The record suggests a condition that may require reasonable adjustments (e.g. LD, sensory impairment, autism, dementia)
The template includes a review or coding closure section
📋 What To Record
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Field | Purpose |
| RADF Considered | Tick to confirm whether a flag was discussed or applied |
| Adjustment Needed | Record if any support needs were identified (e.g. longer appointment times, easy-read material) |
| Consent for Sharing | Indicates whether the patient agrees to share the RADF status via the NHS Spine |
| RADF Code Applied | Applies the actual SNOMED code to enable digital flagging |
🧠 This helps ensure visibility across care settings, especially urgent or out-of-hours services.
🤝 Examples of Reasonable Adjustments
Longer or double appointment slots
Accessible information formats (easy read, large print)
Familiar clinician or carer present during consultation
Quiet waiting area or appointment at quieter time
📘 NHS Digital Reference
Documenting this flag ensures that reasonable adjustments are made proactively and that this information is visible to all services involved in the patient’s care.
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