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First language

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Data descriptor

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First language

Digitising Social Care

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Minimum Operational Data Set

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The language used by a PERSON. LANGUAGE_CODE is based on the ISO 639-1 two character language codes (see the ISO Registration Authority website) plus five communication method extensions: q1Braille - for people who are unable to see q2American Sign Language q3Australian Sign Language q4British Sign Language q5Makaton - devised for children and adults with a variety of communication and Learning Disabilities
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