Question
I have a student who is looking for detailed data on re-operation rates in patients who have undergone lumpectomies across Canada.
Answer
Regarding your question, breast cancer surgeries are most likely available in the Discharge Abstract Database. If the student wants 100% coverage (rather than the 10% randomized sample in the DLI), they should submit a data request directly to CIHI. If this data will be used towards a graduate degree, they may be eligible to receive the data under the Graduate Student Data Access Program (GSDAP).
Link to data request form:
https://forums.cihi.ca/Forms/DataInquiry/data_inquiry_e.asp
Information regarding the GSDAP:
https://www.cihi.ca/en/data-and-standards/access-data/the-graduate-student-data-access-program-gsdap”
