Abbreviation
Healthcare
advance directive code
advdir_cdUsage Notes
End-of-life care wishes - Standardized classification value
Global Definition
The standardized classification value for a end-of-life care wishes. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the advance directive across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for advance directive management and reporting.
Sources
Healthcare Data Standards & Best Practices
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