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patient language

pt_lang
member
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The preferred communication language for a individual receiving medical care. 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 patient management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

pt_lang

Category

member

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  pt_lang VARCHAR(100),  -- patient language
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  pt_lang as patient_language
FROM claims;

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