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- Is intended to be unambiguous and unique in SNOMED CT®;
- It is recommended that the FSN NOT be used at the user interface;
- US English spelling is used in Canada. e.g. milliliter instead of millilitre;
- Restrictions in punctuation may restrict how terms are described;
- Refer to the domain specific guidelines for specific guidance.
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- The PS is intended to be used at the user interface;
- The PS used is familiar to domain stakeholders;
- US English spelling is used (e.g.: pediatric as opposed to paediatric);
- Restrictions in punctuation may restrict how terms are described;
- Refer to the domain specific guidelines for specific editorial guidance;
- Restrictions in field length may require adjustment of wording;
- With the exception of immunizations, the PS is not always unique.
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Synonyms
- A concept may have one or more synonyms;
- Content developed in the Canadian Edition includes a synonym that is the FSN without the semantic tag.