Definition
The text that represents the honour, award or other denomination that follows the name of a person. 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 DomainText X(5)
Representation
This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Text X(5) ".Data Type | String |
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Format | XXXXX |
Maximum character length | 5 |
Comments
Guide for use:
Name suffixes include honours, awards and other denominations that follow a person name, usually as an acronym or abbreviation.
Any, or a combination of, abbreviations listed in Appendix A of Standards Australia 2006. AS 4590—2006 Interchange of client information may be used.
Origin:Standards Australia 2006. AS 4590—2006 Interchange of client information. Sydney: Standards Australia.