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Definition
The method of communication, including sign language, most effectively used by the person, as represented by a code.
Components
Data Element (this item)
            
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                Data Element ConceptPerson—communication method- 
                        Object ClassPerson
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                        PropertyCommunication method
 
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                Value DomainCommunication method code N
Representation
This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Communication method code N ".| Data Type | Number | 
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| Format | N | 
| Maximum character length | 1 | 
| Value | Meaning | Start Date | End Date | |
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| Supplementary Values | 9 | Not stated/inadequately described | 
Comments
Origin:
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 2002. Commonwealth State/Territory Disability Agreement National Minimum Data Set collection: Data guide-data items and definitions 2002-03.
            
            
            
                
                Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 2002. Commonwealth State/Territory Disability Agreement National Minimum Data Set collection: Data guide-data items and definitions 2002-03.