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Definition
The language (including sign language) most preferred by the person for communication, as represented by a code.
Components
Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptPerson—preferred language
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Object ClassPerson
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PropertyPreferred language
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Value DomainLanguage code (ASCL 2005) NN{NN}
Representation
This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Language code (ASCL 2005) NN{NN} ".Data Type | Number |
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Format | NN{NN} |
Maximum character length | 4 |
Comments
Guide for use:
This may be a language other than English even where the person can speak fluent English.
References
ABS cat. no. 1267.0. Australian Standard Classification of Languages (ASCL), 2005-06. Canberra: Australian Bureau of Statistics
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