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emergency contact

emerg_cntct
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

Person to notify in case of medical emergency - includes name, relationship, and phone number.

Standard Abbreviation

emerg_cntct

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  emerg_cntct VARCHAR(100),  -- emergency contact
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  emerg_cntct as emergency_contact
FROM claims;

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