Definition
A code that represents the distinction between male and female.
Components
Data Element (this item)
            
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                Data Element ConceptPerson: Sex
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                Value DomainSex Code A(6)
Representation
This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Sex Code A(6) ".| Data Type | ALPHASTRING | 
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| Format | A(6) | 
| Maximum character length | 6 | 
| Value | Meaning | Start Date | End Date | |
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| Permissible Values | Male | Male | ||
| Female | Female | 
Comments
This particular data element does not conform to current intergovernmental or Australian standards