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pediatric language

ped_lang
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The preferred communication language for a child healthcare specialty. 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 pediatric management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

ped_lang

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  ped_lang as pediatric_language
FROM claims;

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