In some collections data may be reported in DDMMYYYY format. Agencies providing data to other agencies may choose to provide the abbreviated version (MMYYYY) to protect the privacy of respondents.
Source and reference attributes
Submitting organisation:
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Origin:
National Health Data Committee
National Community Services Data Committee
Reference documents:
AS5017 Health Care Client Identification, 2002, Sydney: Standards Australia
AS4846 Health Care Provider Identification, 2004, Sydney: Standards Australia
Relational attributes
Related metadata references:
See also Person—age, total years N[NN] Health, Standard 08/02/2006, Community services, Standard 29/04/2006, Housing assistance, Standard 10/02/2006
