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WEIGHT versus HEIGHT (normal) Growth Percentage Function

Use:Calculates the weight vs. height percentile for a patient up to 3 years old compared with other individuals of the same age and gender. This function uses weight and height values calculated with standard, non-metric measurements. The percentile is derived from the normal pediatric chart.

The standard growth charts are used for Down syndrome patients.

Syntax:

Trigger Info Condition
    {GCPCT2( «string» , «value» ,13)}
Macro Function Body and Assign Field Value Calculation 
    {GCPCT2( «value» , «value» ,13)}
Arguments:

«string» or «value»  
    Weight value (pounds)
«value»
    Height value (total inches)
13
    System identifier for this function
Returns:A decimal percentile value
Example:

Gender = Female, Age = 10 years, Weight = 72 pounds, Height = 46 inches
{GCPCT2(80,46,13)}

Result: 98.059385

For instructions on using this growth percentage function in a custom NextGen® Enterprise EHR growth chart template, go to NextGen Healthcare Success Community and download the latest Growth Charts User Guide for NextGen® Enterprise EHR.