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