International Council of Nurses Back International Council of Nurses Clinical Partner On August 11 2020, SNOMED International and the International Council of Nurses (ICN) announced that they had again joined forces, this time with an agreement that has paved the way for the International Classification for Nursing Practice (ICNP) to be managed, produced, released and distributed by SNOMED International, fully integrated as part of SNOMED CT. This agreement, which is the culmination of years of collaboration between the two organizations, will see ICN retain ownership of ICNP and continue to define its content so that it meets the needs of the global nursing profession. The agreement aligns with increasing global health digitisation, the widespread use of SNOMED CT-enabled electronic health records (EHR), and the documentation of ICNP-specific content by nurses around the world. The key aspect of the agreement is the incorporation of ICNP 2019 into SNOMED CT and the consequent production and distribution of an ICNP 2019 SNOMED CT reference set by SNOMED International on behalf of ICN with subsequent annual releases. In October 2021, SNOMED International and ICN announced the production release of a new reference set, the International Classification of Nursing Practice (ICNP) SNOMED CT Nursing Practice Refset. Additional information ICN and SNOMED International have previously delivered tables between ICNP and SNOMED CT for Nursing Diagnoses and Nursing Interventions which are now deprecated and replaced by ICNP. In October 2021, SNOMED International and ICN announced the production release of a new reference set, the International Classification of Nursing Practice (ICNP) SNOMED CT Nursing Practice Refset. Access within SNOMED International Member countries is provided by the Member National Release Centre in each country, via the relevant Member webpage. Affiliates of SNOMED International in non-Member countries can access the ICNP SNOMED CT Nursing Practice Refset through their Member Licensing Distribution Service (MLDS) account. ICNP and the equivalence tables are also available for download from the ICN website. SNOMED International’s Nursing Clinical Reference Group brings an international perspective on both the content and equivalences, thus providing a measure of quality assurance. With ICN’s permission, this refset has been included in the scope of SNOMED International's Global Patient Set . Press releases: October 2021: New ICNP-SNOMED CT Nursing Practice Refset is first product from recent agreement August 2020: ICN and SNOMED sign groundbreaking agreement to secure a bright future for the International Classification of Nursing Practice April 2016: International Council of Nurses (ICN) and IHTSDO deliver second collaborative product Subscribe to SNOMED International news Stay up to date on SNOMED news, features, developments and newsletters by subscribing to our news service. Subscribe

INSERM Back INSERM Clinical Partner A relationship initially forged in 2015, the objective of the agreement is to improve the visibility of rare diseases in terminologies and promote interoperability among different codification and terminology systems, such as SNOMED CT for the benefit of their shared users globally. In February 2020, the Institut national de la santé et de la recherche médicale (Inserm) and SNOMED International took steps to renew their relationship governing the rare disease content included in SNOMED CT. Orphanet, the Inserm unit dedicated to knowledge on rare diseases, maintains the Orphanet nomenclature of rare diseases (ORPHA codes) and provides a multilingual database of information related to rare diseases and orphan drugs. Additional information The focus of the collaborative work was to incorporate an initial set of Orphanet into SNOMED CT and create a map between SNOMED CT and the corresponding Orphanet content. This facilitates the movement of rare disease information from EHRs to research and other uses of Orphanet data in a consistent and standardized way. The organizations worked together to initially align a priority set (3500) of Orphanet Rare Diseases in SNOMED CT and in October 2021 produced a map between SNOMED CT and Orphanet for implementation. Work has continued to complete the alignment of all Rare Disease content in Orphanet with SNOMED CT and additional maps have been included in the 2022 map release (based on Member requirements) and the work will be completed for the 2023 release of the map, after which both organisations are committed to maintenance and updating annually. Content added to SNOMED CT using definitions agreed by Orphanet's rare disease experts as part of developing Orphanet. This work is a key component of the SNOMED International Genomics strategy. Press release: October 2021: INSERM and SNOMED International release SNOMED CT to Orphanet map supporting representation and use May 2020: Inserm and SNOMED International renew their collabborative agreement guiding the representation of Orphanet rare disease content into SNOMED CT's clinical terminology Subscribe to SNOMED International news Stay up to date on SNOMED news, features, developments and newsletters by subscribing to our news service. Subscribe

Change or add to SNOMED CT SNOMED CT is a growing, evolving product. Here you can learn about how you can help contribute to making it even stronger. SNOMED CT Content Request Service SNOMED International coordinates requests for additions or changes to SNOMED CT through its Members' National Release Centers (NRCs). For more information about the processes in each country/territory, please access the relevant Member page. Members' NRCs and other authorized users submit requests for additions or changes via the SNOMED CT Content Request Service (CRS). Requests that meet inclusion criteria for the International Release are addressed by SNOMED International staff. If a request is declined, a reason and explanation is provided to the requester, who may choose to appeal the decision to the Head of Terminology. More about the Content Request Service Guidance information for requesting changes to SNOMED CT This E-Learning presentation covers the processes, criteria and considerations for creating good quality request submissions Customer Guidance PRESENTATION: Making a request submission Navigating SNOMED International Support: Freshdesk vs. CRS Request submission dates SNOMED International is now accepting request submissions to be considered for inclusion by the January 2027 SNOMED CT International Edition release. Request submissions received between 16 April 2026 and 13 October 2026 inclusive will be reviewed for inclusion in a monthly release in or before the January 2027 International Edition release. Namespace identifiers If you are interested in creating your own content or extension, you will need a Namespace Identifier so your content can be associated with you. Namespace application form To get a Namespace Identifier, please fill out a Namespace Identifier Application Form and email it to info@snomed.org . Access the Allocation Policy Access the registry Learn more Events Annual Business Meetings, Expo, and SNOMED CT Web Series Learn more Learn more Explore the wide range of resources available to our community of practice Learn more Get involved Find out how you can get involved Learn more Resources Explore our many resources for SNOMED CT stakeholders Subscribe to SNOMED International news Stay up to date on SNOMED news, features, developments and newsletters by subscribing to our news service. Subscribe Content Request Service Submission Guidance Request submission dates Namespace identifiers

Observational Health Data Sciences and Informatics Back Observational Health Data Sciences and Informatics Research Partner In June 2022, the Observational Health Data Sciences and Informatics (OHDSI) community and SNOMED International formalized their long-time relationship with a five-year collaborative agreement that will benefit both of their user communities. The collaboration provides OHDSI and its user community with comprehensive ontologies on specific healthcare domains and content such as devices, social determinants of health, disease severity scores and modifiers of cancers, as well as better concept definitions and resolutions of composite concepts in large-scale observational research. Additional information Effective April 29, 2022, the collaboration provides OHDSI and its user community with comprehensive ontologies on specific healthcare domains and content such as devices, social determinants of health, disease severity scores and modifiers of cancers, as well as better concept definitions and resolutions of composite concepts in large-scale observational research. In return, OHDSI and its user community can provide SNOMED International with information and feedback on clinical validation, frequency of use data, and validation of SNOMED CT content modeling. Ultimately, continuous feedback shared regarding identified content gaps will benefit both user communities as we move forward together. The collaboration supports SNOMED International’s Member and stakeholder-driven five-year strategy, which includes genomic content collaboration as well as engagement with the research community. The work of OHDSI looks to showcase the use of SNOMED CT for the purposes of data analytics, supporting both healthcare research and audit, with the aim of enhancing healthcare globally. Press Release: June 2022: SNOMED International and international health research network, OHDSI, collaborate to open up new opportunities for their communities Subscribe to SNOMED International news Stay up to date on SNOMED news, features, developments and newsletters by subscribing to our news service. Subscribe

SNOMED CT in Europe 22-23 May 2024 | Brussels | Onsite and online SNOMED CT in Europe calls attention to the innovative approaches our European Members and implementers are pursuing nationally and regionally, highlighting how SNOMED CT supports digital health initiatives across Europe. View Program Be a part of the future of semantic interoperability in Europe at this special two day conference. Host: Supported by: The SNOMED CT in Europe conference was held from May 22-23, 2024 at the Pullman Brussels Centre Midi hotel in Belgium. This inaugural event featured speakers and stakeholders from across Europe. SNOMED CT was the core topic of this event - attendees learned more about the latest projects at the European and national levels, as well as innovative ways countries are implementing and using SNOMED CT. This conference was an official event of the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union . It was held with the support of the European Commission and driven by the interests and participation of our European Members. More information Watch recordings Registrants for the event can currently watch recordings of sessions via the Zoom Events platform the conference was delivered on. Session recordings will be made available on the SNOMED International YouTube channel as soon as possible. Program Data privacy and event terms & conditions Subscribe for event updates Bahmni + SNOMED CT features Learn about the initiative Local deployment guide Demonstration videos Explore the test environment Contact us SNOMED CT Expo 2026 The SNOMED CT Expo unites clinical terminology SMEs from around the world Learn more Get involved Find out how you can get involved Learn more Subscribe to SNOMED International news Stay up to date on SNOMED news, features, developments and newsletters by subscribing to our news service. Subscribe

BLOG: SNOMED CT integration with Bahmni open-source EMR Back 11 Oct 2023 Back Over the past few years, SNOMED International has embarked upon a number of innovative initiatives and collaborations that deliver on its humanitarian goals of improving patient care globally by furthering the reach and utility of SNOMED CT. One of the most exciting recent examples is our involvement in a joint integration project with the Bahmni Coalition , a group of organizations that use and contribute to the development and implementation of Bahmni, an open-source hospital electronic medical record system. With more than 500 implementations in more than 50 countries, Bahmni is designed for use in resource-constrained settings, many of which are in the early stages of digital health transformation. It is the preferred solution in many Asian and African countries and a strategic asset for many large humanitarian organizations In this blog, Shelley Lipon, Chief Customer Officer, and Nick Egarhos, Global Vendor Engagement Lead and Customer Relations Executive for the Middle East and Africa , discuss our role in the project and the potential it has for improving patient care in resource-constrained regions that may not yet have adopted SNOMED CT. They also highlight the benefits for SNOMED International, outline the collaborative process that has enabled this initiative and summarize the next steps. Q: What is the initiative about and why did SNOMED International get involved? A: This initiative involves openly contributing some of SNOMED CT’s clinical terminology to Bahmni’s open-source hospital information system and electronic medical record (EMR.) SNOMED International got involved in this work because it provided a great opportunity for us to raise the standard of clinical data coding and analysis in a way that aligns with our vision of enabling better patient care everywhere, not just in our Member countries. Bahmni’s open-source EMR has been recognized as a Digital Public Good , so it is listed across multiple catalogues of open source digital products including the DPGA Alliance Registry , UNDP Digital X and the Digital Impact Alliance (DIAL) solution catalogue. We’ve also undertaken a number of other humanitarian and charitable types of partnerships over the past few years, including the development of the Ejo Health Platform, which focuses on maternal and child health in Rwanda. Our vision as an organization is to broadly enable the “one language of health” and projects like these help make that happen. Q: What are the goals of this initiative? A: For the project as a whole, the goal is to provide an EMR that resource-constrained countries and organizations can use to access essential functionalities such as patient registration, appointments, recording diagnosis and procedures, billing, lab, pharmacy, and more, in one cohesive platform. For SNOMED International, the goal was to create a SNOMED CT module that integrates with the Bahmni EMR to make standardized clinical terminology available to the Bahmni open source EMR product and their users. It enables clinicians and organizations at the beginning stages of digital health maturity – capturing data using free text, radio buttons or simple value lists and not yet recording SNOMED CT directly in the health record – to move up the digital health maturity model and progress beyond that initial stage for data capture and retrieval. Q: Who else is participating in this project? A: We’re working with a coalition of partners, including users, developers, implementers and thought leaders. One of the partners is the global technology consultancy Thoughtworks , which is the company that initially developed the EMR. You can find the list here: https://www.bahmni.org/bahmni-coalition Q: What are the benefits for healthcare organizations, patients and providers? A: Patients whose providers use the Bahmni EMR will experience the general benefits EMRs provide. Their data can be standardized and therefore more easily exchanged with other EMRs and hospital information systems, eliminating the need for patients to find and carry copies of their medical records, including x-rays and other test results, and to constantly repeat their story as they interact with different medical professionals throughout their care journey. With the integration of SNOMED CT, providers can search and save diagnoses and clinical data, generate reports, create forms and access clinical decision support use-cases. They can also receive alerts when a drug-diagnosis interaction is contraindicated. For healthcare organizations, it means they can manage patient information across registration, point of care, investigations, and billing. It’s simple to use with minimal training required. It can be hosted and operated at the hospital site, requiring no dependence on the Internet, and can be used on a variety of devices, including tablets and laptops. It’s modular, flexible and adaptable. Q: What are the next steps? A: The Bahmni EMR has been available for many years, but the current phase of work that will conclude by the end of 2023 focuses on enhancing clinical decision support use-cases for drug-to-drug interactions and drug dosage checking. It will also improve HL7 FHIR compatibility, integration with the SNOMED CT data analytics tool, enabling WHO ICD-10 reports, and integration with a new micro FHIR terminology server. Q: What were some of the challenges the collaborating organizations faced in launching the Bahmni project? A: It’s clear that there can be significant technical challenges, especially from an infrastructure perspective. It can include everything from hardware and networking, all the way to a lack of suitable cellular services or intermittent internet services. This has required us to be nimble in terms of the scope of the project, which now includes a lightweight terminology server that can be run in low-resource environments. Q: Has SNOMED International learned anything in particular from its participation in this initiative that can be applied to future similar engagements? A: Funding models for developing products in healthcare specifically for low- to middle income countries are extremely varied and can include multiple parties with their own unique mandates. Finding funding partnerships can come down to relationships with organizations that have an appropriate funding mandate for healthcare in these regions, some of which we’ve been able to develop through this project. Q: Where can people learn more about it? A: To learn more, visit SNOMED International’s Bahmni + SNOMED CT project on its website as well as Bahmni’s project documentation website . Subscribe to SNOMED International news Stay up to date on SNOMED news, features, developments and newsletters by subscribing to our news service. Subscribe

SNOMED CT maps SNOMED CT maps SNOMED International produces and maintains maps for our Members and clinical stakeholders who use other coding systems, classifications and terminologies in addition to SNOMED CT. SNOMED CT is a terminology that can cross-map to other international terminologies, classifications and code systems. Maps are associations between particular concepts or terms in one system and concepts or terms in another system that have the same (or similar) meaning. SNOMED International creates maps from SNOMED CT to other code systems, classifications or terminologies to support our Members and other stakeholders that use these products alongside SNOMED CT. Learn more about our partners Our map products include, but are not limited to: GMDN© The Global Medical Device Nomenclature© (GMDN©) is a list of generic names used to identify all medical device products. Such products include those used in the diagnosis, prevention, monitoring, treatment or alleviation of disease or injury in humans. The main purpose of the GMDN© is to provide health authorities and regulators, health care providers, manufacturers and others with a naming system that can be used to exchange medical device information and support patient safety. Resources: SNOMED CT users who intend to use the GMDN© codes and want to obtain the SNOMED CT to GMDN© Simple Map should download and complete the Standard Linkage Table License form and send to GMDN© at orders@gmdnagency.org . Once the Agency confirms that a license has been issued, SNOMED International will make the map available as a download by contacting info@snomed.org . The map has been available to the public by this process from July 31, 2015. For additional information, contact GMDN Agency . Contact us Learn more Get SNOMED CT Information about our license and fee structure Learn more Learn more Explore the wide range of resources available to our community of practice Learn more Software and tools We develop and operate applications platforms to support our products and services Learn more Education Our education program is designed to enable users to maximize their knowledge of SNOMED CT Subscribe to SNOMED International news Stay up to date on SNOMED news, features, developments and newsletters by subscribing to our news service. Subscribe ICD-10 The International Classification of Diseases (ICD) is the foundation for the identification of health trends and statistics globally, and the international standard for reporting diseases and health conditions, published by the World Health Organization. ICD-10 is the tenth ICD revision. SNOMED CT to ICD-10 map: Provides a semi-automated coding of ICD-10 statistical classification data from a clinical record which is clinically encoded in SNOMED CT. Aids in the development of ICD-10 classification codes from SNOMED CT-encoded records for use in registries and diagnosis groupers. Serves as a SNOMED CT to ICD-10 map validated by the WHO and SNOMED International and as a source for the development of maps to ICD-10 extensions developed and maintained by a member country. SNOMED CT is mapped to ICD-10 version 2016. The SNOMED CT to ICD-10 map is released on January 31 and July 31 as a derivative of the SNOMED CT International Release. This map is a directed set of associations from SNOMED CT source concepts to ICD-10 target classification terms. The SNOMED CT source domains for the map are limited to subtypes of 404684003 |clinical finding|, 272379006 |event| and 243796009 |situation with explicit context|. Interested parties may view this map as a guest using the SNOMED International Mapping Tool . Please note that ICD-9CM and ICPC maps have been deprecated. The ICD-10 map can be accessed by downloading the International Edition release package from MLDS . Contact us Please note that SNOMED CT to ICD-9CM and SNOMED CT to ICPC maps have been deprecated. Accessing SNOMED CT maps The Member Licensing and Distribution Service, or MLDS, is a service provided by SNOMED International for licensed SNOMED CT organizations and individuals to request use and access to the International Release of SNOMED CT as well as map products. Contact us Visit MLDS ICD-O The International Classification of Diseases (ICD) is the foundation for the identification of health trends and statistics globally, and the international standard for reporting diseases and health conditions, published by the World Health Organization. The International Classification of Diseases for Oncology (ICD-O) is a domain-specific extension of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems for tumor diseases. This classification is widely used by cancer registries. SNOMED CT to ICD-O map: The SNOMED CT to ICD-O maps are released as a simple map reference set in the SNOMED CT International Release. The SNOMED CT source domains for the maps are limited to subtypes of 400177003|Neoplasm and/or hamartoma (morphologic abnormality)| and 91723000|Anatomical structure (body structure)| for ICD-O morphological codes and Topographical codes. The published maps to ICD-O-3.1 are being updated only for maintenance purposes. The maps to ICD-O-3.2 are planned for a future release after the publication of the ICD-O-3.2 classification, and dependent on its availability to upload for mapping. Interested parties may view this map as a guest using the SNOMED International Mapping Tool. Please note that ICD-9CM and ICPC maps have been deprecated. The ICD-O map can be accessed by downloading the International Edition release package from MLDS . Contact us MedDRA Owned by ICH, MedDRA , the Medical Dictionary for Regulatory Activities, is a rich and highly specific standardised medical terminology developed by ICH to facilitate sharing of regulatory information internationally for medical products used by humans and is used for registration, documentation and safety monitoring of medical products both before and after a product has been authorised for use. The SNOMED CT to MedDRA and MedDRA to SNOMED CT maps are intended to facilitate the exchange of data between regulatory databases (which use MedDRA) and healthcare databases/electronic health records (which use SNOMED CT.). The SNOMED International and ICH teams work collaboratively to ensure the new content in MedDRA are included and mapped to and with SNOMED CT. The teams work to produce an annual update to the mapping conventions to align with current mapping principles for the produced maps. The maps are released annually in April. Resources: Licensed SNOMED CT users from Member countries can access the maps from their National Release Centre . Licensed users from non-Member countries can access the maps from SNOMED International using MLDS . Mapping Conventions Criteria for accepting requests for additions or changes Map Change Request Tool and Map CR User Guidance April 29, 2021 Press Releas e Contact us Orphanet Orphanet is a unique resource, gathering and improving knowledge on rare diseases so as to improve the diagnosis, care and treatment of patients with rare diseases. The Orphanet Rare Disease Ontology is a structured vocabulary for rare diseases derived from the Orphanet database, capturing relationships between diseases, genes and other relevant features. Orphanet was established in France by the INSERM (French National Institute for Health and Medical Research) in 1997. Orphanet and SNOMED International have produced a map between SNOMED CT and Orphanet to align Rare Disease content in Orphanet with SNOMED CT. Additional maps have been included in the 2022 and 2023 map releases. They will be reviewed annually. The SNOMED CT to Orphanet map will deliver rare disease content into the International Release, also providing an Inserm generated linkage table as part of the SNOMED International - Inserm collaboration agreement. Contact us GMDN ICD MedDRA Orphanet Access the maps

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SNOMED International's twice-annual business meetings support discussion, knowledge exchange and planning of the organization's governance and advisory bodies. Business meetings SNOMED International's twice-annual business meetings support discussion, knowledge exchange and planning of the organization's governance and advisory bodies. Next meeting: October 18-21, 2026 (Hybrid event) InterContinental Sydney Sydney, Australia (and online) Register now View schedule Meet. Advise. Engage. SNOMED International's twice-annual Business Meetings are hybrid events in April and October for our governance, advisory, working, project and clinical reference groups, providing the organization and Community of Practice both in-person and online opportunities to participate. The next in-person conference will be held from October 18-21, 2026 at the InterContinental Sydney hotel in Australia, alongside some online-only sessions. It will be followed by SNOMED CT Expo 2026 from October 21-23, 2026. Learn more about the Expo here . All in-person meetings will be supported with the necessary audio and video tools to support high quality online participation via Zoom. Links to join meetings online are shared on the organization's What's on this Week calendar - pre-registration is not required. For any additional information pertaining to the Business Meetings, please contact events@snomed.org . More information Schedule and registration The schedule for the October 2026 Business Meetings is available here. Click here to register your attendance. Contribute your knowledge and connect with peers in the SNOMED CT Community of Practice - all free of charge! Please note that pre-registration to attend the Business Meetings online is not required. Venue and accommodation Attendee guide Host country Entry visas Attend online Subscribe for event updates Data privacy and event terms & conditions Future business meeting dates SNOMED CT in Austria (April 2026) April 2026 Business Meeting Summary Report SNOMED CT Expo 2026 The SNOMED CT Expo unites clinical terminology SMEs from around the world Learn more Get involved Find out how you can get involved Learn more Subscribe to SNOMED International news Stay up to date on SNOMED news, features, developments and newsletters by subscribing to our news service. Subscribe

Chile became a Member on November 1 2013, joining a global effort to develop, maintain, and enable the use of SNOMED CT in health systems around the world. Chile Chile became a Member on November 1 2013, joining a global effort to develop, maintain, and enable the use of SNOMED CT in health systems around the world. Contact Details Department of Statistics and Health Information, Office of Family Clinical Classifications and Terminological Standards, Ministry of Health Huérfanos 670, Santiago, Chile, 320196 (for the submission of printed documentation). Website: http://www.deis.minsal.cl Email: felipeandres.bravo@minsal.cl Appointed Representatives General Assembly: Felipe Bravo Member Forum: Felipe Bravo News articles Health Informatics Office is the unit that has been entrusted by the Ministry of Health to deliver a project that will use health information technology to ensure appropriate use of electronic medical records throughout the country. Since the amount of information is growing every day, creating knowledge has become a great challenge. Standardization and correct use of available tools will allow us to achieve our objectives. Moreover, being a part of an international community will let us share best practices, and further reducing the needed time to implement the whole project. The major goal is to provide terminology services to the whole health system, using SNOMED CT as the basis, not only limited to diagnosis or procedures. Health Informatics Office is working in a National Pharmaceutical Terminology that will allow nationwide coordination with every related agency. Great expectations are due. In the long run we foresee every hospital and primary care facility exchanging relevant information for better patient care, information management and policies definition. Back Learn more Global Patient Set Built from the globally recognized SNOMED CT terminology standard at no cost to users Learn more Get SNOMED CT Information about our license and fee structure Learn more Software and tools We develop and operate applications platforms to support our products and services Learn more Document library Access overviews, guides and specifications Subscribe to SNOMED International news Stay up to date on SNOMED news, features, developments and newsletters by subscribing to our news service. Subscribe

Long-Standing Collaboration Renewed for Continued Production of SNOMED CT - DICOM Freeset Back 11 Aug 2021 Back SNOMED International and DICOM have formally extended their longstanding agreement to publish a SNOMED CT Freeset of coded concepts in the Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) Standard. This collaboration agreement, a renewal of the agreement negotiated in 2016, will extend for a 5-year term to July 1, 2026. DICOM has been incorporating SNOMED CT into its Standard for more than 20 years, originally through an agreement with the College of American Pathologists (CAP) before SNOMED CT was undertaken by IHTSDO, now rebranded as SNOMED International. “This is great news for our collective medical imaging interoperability community,” said Lawrence Tarbox, Co-Chair of the DICOM Standard Committee. “We are thrilled to continue collaboration with SNOMED International with this agreement renewal.” “This agreement will support the consistent use of standardized clinical terminology within DICOM that will ultimately benefit patient care,” added DICOM General Secretary Carolyn Hull. This renewed licensing agreement covers the use of an agreed-upon set of 7,000+ SNOMED CT codes and descriptions in the DICOM Standard. The SNOMED CT-DICOM set is updated once annually in line with the July SNOMED CT international release, considering changes to SNOMED CT and any requests for changes from the DICOM Standard Committee. “Renewal of our joint commitment to enable the use of consistent clinical terminology for imaging purposes is a clear example of the recent interoperability statements issued at the G7 Health Ministers meeting,” stated SNOMED International CEO Don Sweete. “The importance of international health collaboration is at the core of our approach to partnerships, in which DICOM continues to play a vital role.” The DICOM Freeset is also available as part of SNOMED International's Global Patient Set (GPS), an open product designed to enable the sharing of patient health information coded with SNOMED CT across care settings, systems, and national borders. Supporting the movement of structured clinical terminology and providing options for countries at the beginning of their digital health journey, the GPS is a managed collection of existing reference sets available to any user at no cost and licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Including clinical content across dentistry, renal, family and general practice, and nursing areas, the GPS also includes IHE and HL7 International Patient Summary (IPS) domains and activities in addition to DICOM content. To learn more about this continuously evolving collaboration, please visit the DICOM and SNOMED International websites. The DICOM SNOMED CT content is available via the SNOMED CT International Edition and also accessible as part of SNOMED International’s Global Patient Set . About DICOM DICOM ® — Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine — is the international standard for medical images and related information. It defines the formats for medical images that can be exchanged with the data and quality necessary for clinical use. DICOM ® is implemented in almost every radiology, cardiology imaging, and radiotherapy device (X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, etc.), and increasingly in devices in other medical domains such as ophthalmology and dentistry. With hundreds of thousands of medical imaging devices in use, DICOM ® is one of the most widely deployed healthcare messaging Standards in the world. There are billions of DICOM ® images currently in use for clinical care. Subscribe to SNOMED International news Stay up to date on SNOMED news, features, developments and newsletters by subscribing to our news service. Subscribe