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patient child
pt_chldmember
Updated 3/30/2026
Definition
The subordinate relationship for a individual receiving medical care. Used to identify patient child in healthcare data systems.
Standard Abbreviation
pt_chld
Category
member
Database Usage
-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
claim_id VARCHAR(50),
pt_chld VARCHAR(100), -- patient child
...
);
-- Example in SELECT
SELECT
claim_id,
pt_chld as patient_child
FROM claims;Looking for more healthcare terms?
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