Definition
Additional term following a person's name used to identify a person when addressing them by name, whether by mail, by phone, or in person, as represented by text.
Components
Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptPerson: Name Suffix
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Object ClassPerson
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PropertyName Suffix
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Value DomainNone
Comments
Guide for use:
Mixed case should be used (rather than upper case only).
Examples of name suffixes are 'Jr' for Junior and 'MP' for Member of Parliament.
Origin:National Health Data Committee
National Community Services Data Committee
References
AS4846 Health Care Provider Identification, 2004, Sydney: Standards Australia
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