Definition
Components
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Data Element ConceptPerson (address)—electronic communication address
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Object ClassPerson
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PropertyElectronic communication address
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Value DomainNone
Comments
Guide for use:
Multiple electronic communication addresses (for example, multiple phone numbers, fax numbers and e-mail) may be recorded as required. Each instance should have an appropriate Electronic communication medium and usage code assigned.
Universal Resource Locator (URL)
One form of electronic address used as a locator for an internet-based web site.
Example: http://www.aihw.gov.au This is the full address, however, it is not essential to record 'http://www' as the commonly used internet browsers assume these characters are included. Therefore, the URL address could be recorded as 'aihw.gov.au'.
Email addresses
Email addresses are a combination of a username and an internet domain name (URL) joined by an @ symbol. The use of the full URL is not valid in an email address.
Example: myuserid@bigpond.net.au
Telephone numbers
- Record the prefix plus telephone number. For example, 08 8226 6000 or 0417 123456.
- Do not record punctuation in telephone numbers. For example, (08) 8226 6000 or 08-8226 6000 would not be correct.
Unknown contact details
Leave the field blank.
AS 4846 Health Care Provider Identification, 2004, Sydney: Standards Australia
References
AS5017 Health Care Client Identification, 2002, Sydney: Standards Australia
AS4846 Health Care Provider Identification, 2006, Sydney: Standards Australia
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