SNOMED CT Case for Investment - Final September 2021 - Flipbook - Page 8
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
S NOMED C T
What is it?
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It is the most comprehensive, multilingual, clinical
healthcare terminology in the world.
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It is a resource with scientifically validated clinical content
that is released globally, twice per year.
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It enables the consistent representation of clinical content
in clinical information systems, health data and analytics
platforms, and interoperability solutions.
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It is mapped to other international standards.
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It is adaptable to each country’s requirements.
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It is in use in more than eighty countries.