Definition
The method of communication, including sign language, most effectively used by the person, as represented by a code.
Components
Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptPerson—communication method
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Object ClassPerson
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PropertyCommunication method
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Value DomainCommunication method code N
Representation
This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Communication method code N ".| Data Type | Number |
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| Format | N |
| Maximum character length | 1 |
| Value | Meaning | Start Date | End Date | |
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| Permissible Values | 1 | Spoken language | ||
| 2 | Sign language | |||
| 3 | Other effective non-spoken communication (e.g. Canon Communicator, Compic) | |||
| Supplementary Values | 9 | Not stated/inadequately described |
Comments
Comments:
Method of communication is an important indicator of potential barriers to social inclusion, particularly in conjunction with data on country of birth and interpreter services required.
Method of communication is an important indicator of potential barriers to social inclusion, particularly in conjunction with data on country of birth and interpreter services required.
References
Commonwealth State/Territory Disability Agreement National Minimum Data Set (CSTDA NMDS) collection. Data Guide: data items and definitions 2006-07.
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