SNOMED CT use
FAQ about SNOMED CT use are answered here.
Where can I get professional support if I want to use SNOMED CT concepts?
SNOMED International provides a wide range of training and information.
You can get a first overview of SNOMED CT via the SNOMED CT-Starter-Guide in German. SNOMED International provides extensive training material in an eLearning Plattform. Further documents can be found in the SNOMED International Document Library.
On the SNOMED International web pages you will also find answers to frequently asked questions.
The National Release Center at BfArM will be happy to answer your questions about snomed@bfarm.de. We are looking forward to support you or refer you to experts in Germany, e.g. in the standardization organisations and the Medical Informatics Initiative. Reference should also be made to the joint Interoperability Forum of HL7 and IHE in Germany.
What do I have to consider when using SNOMED CT concepts in applications?
When using SNOMED CT concepts in applications, the conditions specified in the affiliate license (especially in paragraph 8) must be observed. In all media, the notice must state in English or alternatively in German:
"This material* includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) which is used by permission of the International Health Terminology Standards Development Organisation (IHTSDO). All rights reserved. SNOMED CT®, was originally created by The College of American Pathologists. "SNOMED" and "SNOMED CT" are registered trademarks of the IHTSDO."
*ev. to be specified as "This text" / "This document" / "This software" / "This application" etc.