Electronic Record Keeping and SNOMED CT
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About the programme
This programme aims to provide individuals with a basic understanding of why the use of a standardised language at the point of care across the NHS can provide benefits, as well as a basic introduction to SNOMED CT. It highlights the value of capturing structured data in an electronic health record versus just using narrative or unstructured eNotes.
The session covers:
- Benefits from structured patient records
- What is SNOMED CT
- The need for standard clinical terms
- Features of SNOMED CT
- Consequences of poor data quality
SNOMED CT is a national standard (SCCI0034: SNOMED CT ) and a requirement for all care settings within the NHS.
Duration 30 minutes
Primary and secondary audiences
The programme is aimed at all users of electronic health records.
More information
Further resources are available at SNOMED CT