SNOMED CT Introduction
SNOMED_Clinical_Terms_Fundamentals.pdf
This presentation gives an introduction to SNOMED CT: What is SNOMED CT, what is it for, how is it organized, etc.
IHTSDO_Editorial_Policy-Content_Inclusion_Principles_and_Process-20080501_v1-08.pdf
The document addresses the question of what content belongs and does not belong in SNOMED CT. Its primary purpose is to guide the decisions of those individuals charged with triaging and incorporating new content as it is submitted via any channel. Its secondary purpose is to provide guidelines for submission of new content.
Style Guides
SNOMED Clinical Terms® User Guide
IHTSDO_Modeling_StyleGuide-Overview-20080408_v0-01.pdf
Introduction and overview of the Style Guide, which serves as the primary reference regarding the editorial policies and content of SNOMED CT.
IHTSDO_Modeling_StyleGuide-Anatomy-20080207_v1-06.pdf
Description of editorial policies regarding the intended meanings of the anatomy content in SNOMED CT.
IHTSDO_Modeling_StyleGuide-ClinicalFindings-20080415_v1-07.pdf
Description of editorial policies regarding the intended meanings of the clinical findings content in SNOMED CT.
IHTSDO_Modeling_StyleGuide-Morphologies-20080213_v1-01.pdf
Description of editorial policies regarding the intended meanings of the morphologic abnormalities in SNOMED CT.
IHTSDO_Modeling_StyleGuide-Procedures-20080414_v1-06.pdf
Description of editorial policies regarding the intended meanings of the procedure hierarchy in SNOMED CT.
IHTSDO_Modeling_StyleGuide-Situations-20080114_v1-03.pdf
Description of editorial policies regarding the intended meanings of the hierarchy under situation with explicit context in SNOMED CT.
Other Guidelines
IHTSDO_Translation_Guidelines_20090309_v1-00.pdf
This document describes, formulates recommendations and establishes guidelines on important issues relevant to the translation of SNOMED CT®. It is crucial that those involved in the translation, verification, validation, and approval processes are familiar with the terminological principles on which SNOMED CT® is based.
IHTSDO_Guidelines_Editors-Curriculum_20081101_v1 0 _2_.pdf
The overall purpose of this guidance is to support IHTSDO members and other organizations in recruiting, educating, certifying and managing terminology editors to help ensure that releases of SNOMED CT and related components conform to the quality standards of the IHTSDO.
Compositional Grammar
Compositional Grammar for SNOMED CT Expression in HL7 V3
Technical Specifications
Technical Implementation Guide
Draft Specifications - for Public Comment
SNOMED CT Abstract Models and Representational Forms
SNOMED CT Transformations to Normal Forms
These specifications are licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0 (the "License"); you may not use them except in compliance with the License. You may obtain a copy of the License at the Apache Software Foundation Web site.
Unless required by applicable law or agreed to in writing, software distributed under the License is distributed on an "as is" basis, without warranties or conditions of any kind, either express or implied. See the License for the specific language governing permissions and limitations under the License.
SNOMED CT Documents referenced by the HL7 TermInfo Guidance
SNOMED CT User Guide (July 2008)
More information about HL7 TermInfo can be found at the HL7 Web site.