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directive reference

dir_ref
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The external pointer for a patient care instruction. 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 directive management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

dir_ref

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  dir_ref as directive_reference
FROM claims;

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