To decide if a reference set is needed, successful implementers of SNOMED CT must clearly understand their requirements.
The table below shows some typical requirements that may be met using SNOMED CT reference sets. The examples in this table are not exhaustive, but instead illustrate common use cases in which the category of requirement is needed. The table also shows the type (or types) of reference set that best meets each requirement. For more information on each requirement category, please click on the diagram to visit the relevant section.
| REQUIREMENTS | EXAMPLE USE CASES | REFERENCE SET |
|---|---|---|
| Simple reference set
| ||
| Ordered reference set | ||
| Association reference set | ||
| Annotation reference set | |
| Simple map reference set Complex and Extended map reference set | |
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