Definition
Person identifier unique within an establishment or agency.
Components
Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptPerson—person identifier
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Object ClassPerson
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PropertyPerson identifier
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Value DomainNone
Comments
Guide for use:
Individual agencies, establishments or collection authorities may use their own alphabetic, numeric or alphanumeric coding systems.
Field cannot be blank.
References
AS5017 Health Care Client Identification, 2002, Sydney: Standards Australia
AS4846 Health Care Provider Identification, 2004, Sydney: Standards Australia
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