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discharge child
dsch_chldgeneral
Updated 3/30/2026
Definition
The subordinate relationship for a hospital patient release. Used to identify discharge child in healthcare data systems.
Standard Abbreviation
dsch_chld
Category
general
Database Usage
-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
claim_id VARCHAR(50),
dsch_chld VARCHAR(100), -- discharge child
...
);
-- Example in SELECT
SELECT
claim_id,
dsch_chld as discharge_child
FROM claims;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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