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SNOMED CT Technical Resources
The information and advice published on this page pre-dates the release of the NHS England Terminology Server; a free, nationally available solution which is now the preferred option for most UK SNOMED CT implementation scenarios.
You can find out more about about the NHS England Terminology Server via our support pages or contact us for further information.
Bitesize Animations
- The Four Common Attributes in SNOMED CT - the basic components in SNOMED CT have four date attributes in commons. This animation explains the four attributes and their format
- Component Specific Attributes in SNOMED CT - builds on The Four Common Attributes in SNOMED CT animation, covering the remaining areas of SNOMED CT
- Release File Types in SNOMED CT - addresses the differences between the Full, Snapshot and Delta release file types.
- The SNOMED CT Data Model - an overview of the basic components in SNOMED CT and how they link with each other.
- Understanding Identifiers (IDs) in SNOMED CT - explains what different elements of a SNOMED CT code (identifier) represents.
- Release Files in SNOMED CT - explains the release file format and how to obtain the UK Extension, the Clinical and UK Drug Extensions
Useful Documents
- SNOMED CT UK Monolith Edition - An overview describing the SNOMED CT Monolith format, informing users as to what it is and where it can be used
- Requirements of SNOMED CT enabled systems - outlines the requirements for use in the Electronic Patient Record / Electronic Health Record systems and provides guidance for software developers to incorporate SNOMED CT into their systems
- Building an in-house Terminology Database - sets out how to create a database which can be used to create a list of SNOMED CT concepts that meet particular criteria, to then query patient data
- SNOMED CT in SQL Practice Guide - provides simple and practical examples of how a relational database can be used to enable effective access to the content and features of SNOMED CT