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advance directive reference

advdir_ref
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The external pointer 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_ref

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  advdir_ref as advance_directive_reference
FROM claims;

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