Definition
Components
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Data Element ConceptPerson (telephone)—telephone number type
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Object ClassPerson
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PropertyTelephone number type
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Value DomainTelephone number type code A
Representation
This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Telephone number type code A ".Data Type | String |
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Format | A |
Maximum character length | 1 |
Value | Meaning | Start Date | End Date | |
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Permissible Values | B | Business or work | ||
H | Home | |||
M | Personal mobile | |||
N | Contact number (not own) | |||
O | Business or work mobile | |||
T | Temporary |
Comments
Guide for use:
Where more than one telephone number has been recorded, then each telephone number should have the appropriate telephone number type code assigned.
Origin:
National Health Data Committee
National Community Services Data Committee
Comments:
Concerned with the use of person identification data. For organisations that create, use or maintain records on people. Organisations should use this standard, where appropriate, for collecting data when registering people. The positive and unique identification of people is a critical event in service delivery, with direct implications for the safety and quality of care delivered by health and community services.
References
Standards Australia 2002. Australian Standard AS5017-2002 Health Care Client Identification. Sydney: Standards Australia
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