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advance directive fax

advdir_fax
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The facsimile number for a end-of-life care wishes. 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 advance directive management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

advdir_fax

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  advdir_fax VARCHAR(100),  -- advance directive fax
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  advdir_fax as advance_directive_fax
FROM claims;

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