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Discharge Counseling

Discharge
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

Pharmacist education provided to patients leaving a healthcare facility.

Standard Abbreviation

Discharge

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  discharge VARCHAR(100),  -- Discharge Counseling
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  discharge as discharge_counseling
FROM claims;

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