Definition
The type of substance used illicitly by a person, as represented by a code.
Components
Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptPerson—type of substance used illicitly
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Object ClassPerson
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PropertyType of substance used illicitly
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Value DomainDrug of concern (ASCDC 2011 extended) code NNNN
Representation
This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Drug of concern (ASCDC 2011 extended) code NNNN ".| Data Type | String |
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| Format | NNNN |
| Maximum character length | 4 |
| Value | Meaning | Start Date | End Date | |
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| Supplementary Values | 0005 | Opioid analgesics not further defined | ||
| 0006 | Psychostimulants not further defined |
Comments
Guide for use:
This data element is used in conjunction with the data element: Person—substance used illicitly indicator, yes/no/not stated/inadequately described code N to provide information on the type of substances a person has used illicitly.
Origin:AIHW (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare) 2008. 2007 National Drug Strategy Household Survey: first results. Drug Statistics Series number 20.Cat. no. PHE 98. Canberra: AIHW
References
AIHW 2010a. Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Services National Minimum Data Set 2010–11: specifications and collection manual. Drug statistics series no. 24. Cat. no. PHE 125. Canberra: AIHW.
AIHW 2010b. The health of Australia's prisoners 2009. Cat. no. PHE 123. Canberra: AIHW.
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