Abbreviation
Healthcare
patient age
pt_ageUsage Notes
Individual receiving medical care - Years lived
Global Definition
The years lived for a individual receiving medical care. 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 patient management and reporting.
Sources
Healthcare Data Standards & Best Practices
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