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Identifying and Definitional Attributes
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Electronic communication address
Identifying and Definitional Attributes
Identifier & Version
QH 040908 v1
Metadata Item Type
Data Element
Data Element Type
Data Element
Approval Status
Current
16-May-2005
Superseded
19-Oct-2008
Approval Type
Standard
Approving Authority
Effective From
01-Mar-2005
Effective To
19-Oct-2008
Definition
A unique combination of characters used as input to electronic communication equipment for the purpose of contacting a person or organisation.
Context
Short Name
Electronic communication address
Name in Other Contexts
Representational Attributes
Datatype
Character
Representation Class
Text
Format
[X(250)]
Minimum Character Length
Maximum Character Length
250
Permissible Values
Permissible_values
A set of characters valid for a specific communication medium including spaces where applicable.
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Supplementary Values
Supplemenary_values
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Collection and Usage Attributes
Guide for Use
Multiple electronic communication addresses (for example, multiple phone numbers, fax numbers and e-mail) may be recorded as required. Each instance should have an appropriate Electronic communication medium and usage code assigned.
Universal Resource Locator (URL):
One form of electronic address used as a locator for an internet-based web site.
Example: http://www.aihw.gov.au This is the full address, however, it is not essential to record "http://www" as the commonly used internet browsers assume these characters are included. Therefore, the URL address could be recorded as "aihw.gov.au".
Email addresses:
Email addresses are a combination of a username and an internet domain name (URL) joined by an @ symbol. The use of the full URL is not valid in an email address.
Example: myuserid@bigpond.net.au
Telephone numbers:
- Record the prefix plus telephone number. For example, 08 8226 6000 or 0417 123456.
- Do not record punctuation in telephone numbers. For example, (08) 8226 6000 or 08-8226 6000 would not be correct.
Unknown contact details:
Leave the field blank.
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Comments
Other References: AS4846 Health Care Provider Identification, 2004, Sydney: Standards Australia AS5017 Health Care Client Identification, 2002, Sydney: Standards Australia In AS5017 this data element is represented by 'Telephone number (client)'. In AS4846 this data element is represented by 'Provider electronic communication details'. Refer to the current standard for more details.
Relational Attributes
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Metadata Item Subtype
Name
Identifier & Version
Approval Status
Relates to
Data Element
Data Element
Electronic communication medium
QH 040909 Version 1
Superseded
Relates to
Data Element
Data Element
Electronic communication usage code
QH 040910 Version 1
Superseded
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Source and Reference Attributes
Source Organisation
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Source Document
METeOR data element Person (address)-electronic communication address, text [X(250)], Identifier 287469, Health standard 01/03/2005
https://meteor.aihw.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/287469/meteorItemView/long
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