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Definition

The method of communication, including sign language, most effectively used by the person, as represented by a code.

Components

Data Element (this item)

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
Format N
Maximum character length 1
Values
Value Meaning Start Date End Date
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.

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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