Summary
The purpose of this briefing note is to inform the Content Managers Advisory Group of the plan to inactivate the subtypes of 372148003 |Ethnic group (ethnic group)| and 415229000 |Racial group (racial group)|.
Comments on this plan should be submitted to Cathy Richardson (cri@snomed.org) or info@snomed.org by 21st September 2023.
Please note:
- the feedback period has been extended from 7th September to 21st September.
- a new version of the briefing note has been uploaded given the query on inactivation of an international concept within an extension. See the comments section on the Ethnicity/Race subhierarchy discussion page. The update notes: Where a concept is relevant for use within a specific country, a new concept representing that meaning should be created. Reactivation of the international concept is not recommended.
Actions:
Date | Requested action | Requester(s) | Advice to |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9th August 2023 | Please see above. |
Relevant documents
1 Comment
Keng-Ling Wallin
Hi, this topic is not relevant to the Swedish context and inactivation of these concepts would not have a major impact for implementation. Nonetheless, we understand the necessity for inactivation these concepts and thereby we support your action.