Introduction to SNOMED CT
As a general introduction to the SNOMED CT clinical terminology code system, the book explains in simple terms a wealth of key aspects, including the fundamentals of SNOMED CT, the various ways in which it can be used, and the methods by which it may quic
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Introduction to SNOMED CT
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Introduction to SNOMED CT
S.B. Bhattacharyya
Introduction to SNOMED CT
S.B. Bhattacharyya Indian Medical Association Haryana, India
ISBN 978-981-287-893-9 ISBN 978-981-287-895-3 DOI 10.1007/978-981-287-895-3
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Foreword
Those of us who received our medical training decades ago are well aware of the rapid growth in biomedical knowledge as well as the logistical challenges that have arisen for practitioners over the intervening years. The use of information technology has been viewed as both a solution for addressing such sources of complexity but also as a disruptive aggravator of workload and financial challenges; there is clearly some truth to both perspectives. The field of biomedical and health informatics has evolved in large part to try to assure that well-trained individuals carry out solid basic research that leads to effective implementation and testing of systems and solutions that are viewed as constructive and, in turn, that are well accepted by health professionals. Progress has certainly been made, but there is more to be done. Much of the work needs to address the continuing development and adoption of standards that will allow us to pool and analyze data within and across institutions. This “interoperability” challenge, along with the need for enhanced system usability, is perhaps the major criticism of the current state of health information and communications technology, both wit
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