Concept General Information
- Guidance for concepts is available via the the QA Checklist page.;
- All concepts must will have at least two (2) descriptions: one (1) Fully Specified Name (FSN) and one (1) Preferred Synonym (PS) (also called Preferred Term (PT));
- The FSN is always unique in the terminology, while other descriptions may not be unique except for immunizations.The same synonym cannot be used for two different concepts in the same hierarchy.;
- Additional synonyms may be added to concepts.;
- The format of synonyms and addition of synonyms is often driven by domain requirements.;
- All synonyms of immunization concepts are unique in order to ensure patient safety.
Fully Specified Name (FSN)
- The FSN is Is intended to be unambiguous and unique in SNOMED CT.;
- The FSN It is not recommended for use recommended that the FSN NOT be used at the user interface. Preferred terms and synonyms are.;
- The US English dialect ( spelling ) is used in Canada by default (. e.g. milliliter instead of millilitre).;
- Restrictions in punctuation may restrict how concepts can be represented by their terms.Restrictions in field length may require adjustment of wording (max 255 characters).terms are described;
- Refer to the domain specific guidelines for specific guidance.
Preferred Synonym (PS)
- The PS is intended to be used at the user interface.;
- The PS should be used is familiar to system users..domain stakeholders;
- The US English dialect ( spelling ) is used by default (e.g.: pediatric as opposed to paediatric).;
- Restrictions in punctuation may restrict how concepts can be represented by their terms.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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- 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.