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protocol flag

proto_flg
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The binary status marker for a standardized procedure. Used to track the current state or condition of the protocol. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for protocol management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

proto_flg

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  proto_flg VARCHAR(100),  -- protocol flag
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  proto_flg as protocol_flag
FROM claims;

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