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SNOMED: a controlled vocabulary for computer-based patient records
1College of American Pathologists, Northfield, IL, USA.
Journal of AHIMA
|April 7, 1998
Summary
Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine (SNOMED) is a detailed healthcare vocabulary for computerized patient records. This overview explores its current system and future advancements.
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.