Which column refers to the patient's home phone number in Caboodle?

The designation of "PatientDim.HomePhoneNumber" as the column that refers to the patient's home phone number is grounded in the structure and organization of the Caboodle Data Model. In this framework, the "PatientDim" (Patient Dimension) is specifically tailored to house descriptive attributes related to patients. It encompasses personal and demographic information, allowing for a comprehensive view of each patient's details.

Having a dedicated column for home phone numbers within the "PatientDim" is consistent with data modeling best practices, where dimension tables contain attributes that directly describe the entities they represent. This facilitates effective querying and reporting on patient information, making it easier to retrieve and analyze data related to patient contact details.

In contrast, columns found in other dimensions or fact tables would not logically hold the patient’s home phone number. For instance, "MedicationDim" and "MedicationOrderFact" pertain more to medication-related information—medications, orders, and prescriptions—rather than patient demographics. Similarly, "ProviderDim" focuses on healthcare providers, not patients. This further solidifies that "PatientDim.HomePhoneNumber" is indeed the most relevant and appropriate column for accessing a patient’s home phone number within the Caboodle Data Model.