This item has been superseded by a newer version by one or more Registration Authorities.
Definition
Need for interpreter services (yes/no) as perceived by the person, as represented by a code.
Components
Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptPerson—interpreter service required status (health)
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Object ClassPerson
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PropertyInterpreter service required status
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Value DomainHealth interpreter service required code N
Representation
This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Health interpreter service required code N ".Data Type | Boolean |
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Format | N |
Maximum character length | 1 |
Comments
Origin:
National Health Data Committee
Comments:
This metadata item has not been included in the National minimum data set - Admitted patient care because of reservations about its utility in assessing demand for interpreter services and concerns that a question of this nature might raise expectations of service provision which could not always be fulfilled.