| Format/length: | 1 numeric |
| HES item: | |
| National Codes: | See PERSON GENDER CODE |
| Default Codes: |
Notes:
A PERSON's gender currently.
PERSON GENDER CURRENT is the same as PERSON GENDER CODE where the PERSON GENDER TYPE equals '02 - Person Gender Current'.
The e-Government Interoperability Framework (e-GIF) standard PERSON GENDER CURRENT should be used for all new and developing systems and for XML messages.
References:
The e-GIF version approved for use in NHS England is:
Government Data Standards Catalogue: (GDSC), Version 2.0, Agreed 11 September 2003.
GDSC: http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/govtalk/schemasstandards/e-gif/datastandards.aspx.