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patient parent

pt_prnt
member
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The superior relationship for a individual receiving medical care. Used to identify patient parent in healthcare data systems.

Standard Abbreviation

pt_prnt

Category

member

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  pt_prnt as patient_parent
FROM claims;

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