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Release: Australia · Updated: 2026-03-12 · Official documentation · View source

Patient identifier table

The Patient identifier [sn_hcls_patient_identifier] table stores the identification details of a patient.

Key features

Stores the various patient identifiers associated with a patient in your healthcare organization.

Role required to configure the table: sn_hcls.admin.

For more information, see Healthcare and Life Sciences data model.

FieldData typeDescription
NumberStringPatient ID number associated with the patient name. This field is read-only.
ValueStringThe value of the associated identifier type. For example, if Health Insurance ID is selected in the identifier type field, the value here should reflect the patient's health insurance ID number or code.
Identifier typeChoice listThe type of patient identifier indicated. Options are: - Medical Record Number - Social Security Number - Health Insurance ID - Driver's Licence - Passport Number - Biometric Identifiers
Identifier systemStringThe system associated with this patient identifier.
PatientReferenceThe associated patient name as indicated on the patient record.
Valid fromDate/timeThe date from which this identifier is considered valid.
Valid toDate/timeThe date at which this identifier expires.
Issuing authorityStringThe authority or agency that issued this patient identifier.

Parent Topic:Healthcare and Life Sciences data model tables