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Definition
A code set representing methods of communication.
Representation
| Data Type | Number |
|---|---|
| Format | N |
| Maximum character length | 1 |
Values
| Value | Meaning | Start Date | End Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Permissible Values | 1 | Spoken language (effective) | ||
| 2 | Sign language (effective) | |||
| 3 | Other effective non-spoken communication (e.g. Canon Communicator, Compic) | |||
| 4 | Little or no effective communication | |||
| 5 | Child aged under 5 years (not applicable) | |||
| Supplementary Values | 9 | Not stated/inadequately described |
Comments
Guide for use:
Code 1 and 2
The communication must be effective in that the person must be able to communicate more than just basic needs, to unfamiliar people, using this method.
Code 5 Child aged under 5 years (not applicable)
This item is considered ‘not applicable’ to young children. Hence, children aged 0–4 years should always be represented by code ‘5’.
If the communication method varies over time and it is difficult to say what the usual method is, please report the most effective method during the reference week.
Origin:
Commonwealth State/Territory Disability Agreement National Minimum Data Set (CSTDA NMDS) collection. Data Guide: data items and definitions 2005-06.
References
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| Relation | Count |
|---|---|
| Data Elements implementing this Value Domain | 1 |