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transfer language

xfer_lang
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The preferred communication language for a patient movement between units. 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 transfer management and reporting.

Standard Abbreviation

xfer_lang

Category

general

Database Usage

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

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  xfer_lang as transfer_language
FROM claims;

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