endocrinology scheduled date
endo_sched_dtDefinition
ISO-11179 Definition
Calendar date on which a patient is scheduled to attend an endocrinology clinic appointment. Used to manage specialist visit queues for conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, or hormonal imbalances, and to track referral-to-appointment timelines and care gap metrics.
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endo_sched_dt
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