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As chair of the translation group, can I ask that you query the group concerning the terms "requires", "requirement for" versus "dependence", "dependence on"? We're considering what is the meaning of these terms. Are there any non-English connotations to consider? If SNOMED CT were to treat these as synonyms, would that cause a problem for any country? If not, what contexts would be appropriate for each?

These are often in the finding hierarchy and describe devices, substances, and therapies.
Examples of concepts using these terms:
• 698532002 |Equipment requirement (finding)| and 12 subtypes
• 716366009 |Requires continuous home oxygen supply (finding)|
• 702546009 |Requires oxygen therapy during exercise (finding)|
• 105501005 |Dependence on enabling machine or device (finding)| and 26 subtypes
• 716366009 |Requires continuous home oxygen supply (finding)|
• 60651000119103 |Dependence on continuous supplemental oxygen (finding)|
• 191816009 |Drug dependence (disorder)| and 118 descendants
• 66590003 |Alcohol dependence (disorder)| and 6 subtypes