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SNOMED: a controlled vocabulary for computer-based patient records.

K M Kudla1, M C Rallins

  • 1College of American Pathologists, Northfield, IL, USA.

Journal of AHIMA
|April 7, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine (SNOMED) is a detailed healthcare vocabulary for computerized patient records. This overview explores its current system and future advancements.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Informatics
  • Medical Terminology

Background:

  • The Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine (SNOMED) is a comprehensive clinical terminology.
  • It is specifically designed for use in electronic health records.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of the SNOMED system.
  • To examine the next generation of SNOMED.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of SNOMED's current structure.
  • Analysis of trends and future developments in SNOMED.

Main Results:

  • SNOMED offers detailed and specific coded vocabulary for healthcare.
  • The system is integral to computerized patient records.

Conclusions:

  • SNOMED is a vital tool in modern healthcare informatics.
  • Ongoing development ensures SNOMED's continued relevance and utility.

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