PERSON NAME SUFFIX
The character or string of characters comprising an element of a PERSON 's name which has been recorded for at least one PERSON.
Format / Length
max an35
Description
PERSON NAME SUFFIX is the same as attribute
PERSON NAME WORD TEXT where the
PERSON NAME WORD TYPE is National Code
'Person Name Suffix'.
PERSON NAME SUFFIX is a textual suffix that may be added to the end of a PERSON's name, for example, OBE, MBE, BSc, JP, GM.
Note: This was e-GIF approved for use in NHS England. e-GIF and the Government Data Standards Catalogue have been archived and are available for reference only.
Also Known As
This Data Element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| Plural | PERSON NAME SUFFIXES |
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| Data Element | PATIENT NAME SUFFIX | references in description PERSON NAME SUFFIX |
| Data Element | PERSON FULL NAME | references in description PERSON NAME SUFFIX |