Country / Region
EMEA
Tags
Artificial intelligence, Clinical Practice, Data quality, Global/International, Research
The European Health Data Space (EHDS) aims to harness health data for improved care and research, yet fragmented pathology reporting practices hinder interoperability. Non-core elements in pathology and molecular datasets‚ critical for secondary use‚ often lack standardization, particularly in structured reporting formats. They can fulfill the minimal international datasets from the CAP, ICCR, etc.
Description
By bridging terminology gaps in structured pathology reporting, this initiative will empower the EHDS to unlock the full potential of secondary data use, advancing personalized medicine and European healthcare innovation.
Scope
Leverage existing SNOMED CT hierarchies to address gaps in non-core data elements. Utilize ESDIP's expertise to integrate bindings into vendor-agnostic reporting templates, ensuring compatibility.
In the EHDS area, SNOMED CT is more widely adopted in the field of (digital) pathology.
How SNOMED CT will be used
This project proposes the establishment of a single EHDS-integrated counter to streamline SNOMED CT terminology bindings for pathology. Focused on oncology and non-oncology domains, this initiative will:
1. EHDS-integrated counter: as part of the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Clinical Reference Group of SNOMED International
2. Standardize Non-Core Elements: Develop SNOMED CT mappings for molecular biomarkers, histopathological features, and procedural details to enrich structured reporting frameworks.
3. Enable Cross-Border Interoperability: Create a centralized repository for terminology requests, ensuring alignment with EHDS specifications for secondary data use.
4. Collaborate with ESDIP: Partner with the European Society of Digital Integration in Pathology (ESDIP) Working Group on "Structured Reporting" to validate and implement bindings in digital pathology workflows.
Why SNOMED CT will be used
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