I wonder if it is my database per se?
No, perhaps it was intended to be used with other contexts.
@sjpadgett @adunsulag
Ok, reviewing old forum threads, it looks like the {ChiefComplaint} data type tag was intended to be used as part of a patient encounter, to create a Report or Document.
See here:
https://www.open-emr.org/wiki/index.php/Templates_for_Patient_Documents
Hence, for purposes of the patient portal, it is a non-working tag. However, everything else works beautifully!
I will so note it in the wiki! However, if anything changes, let me know.
Actually, if I find the wiki page