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Abbreviation
Healthcare

directive external identifier

dir_ext_id

Usage Notes

Patient care instruction - External system reference ID

Global Definition

The external system reference id 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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● application/json
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  "abbreviation": "dir_ext_id",
  "fullTerm": "directive external identifier",
  "domain": "healthcare",
  "metadata": {
    "hasDefinition": true,
    "type": "acronym"
  }
}