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advance directive system identifier

advdir_sys_id
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The system-generated unique id for a end-of-life care wishes. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the advance directive across healthcare systems. 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_sys_id

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  advdir_sys_id VARCHAR(100),  -- advance directive system identifier
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  advdir_sys_id as advance_directive_system_identifier
FROM claims;

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