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Abbreviation
Healthcare

physician key

phys_key

Usage Notes

Licensed medical doctor - Lookup reference value

Global Definition

The lookup reference value for a licensed medical doctor. Used in healthcare data management and clinical workflows. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for physician management and reporting.

Sources

Healthcare Data Standards & Best Practices

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● application/json
{
  "abbreviation": "phys_key",
  "fullTerm": "physician key",
  "domain": "healthcare",
  "metadata": {
    "hasDefinition": true,
    "type": "acronym"
  }
}