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SNOMED CT Starter Guide

The SNOMED CT Starter Guide is designed as a practical introduction for anyone interested in understanding SNOMED CT, the global standard for clinical terminology. Its goal is to provide a high-level, accessible overview that helps readers begin exploring how SNOMED CT supports effective healthcare information management.

This document is a publication of International Health Terminology Standards Development Organisation, trading as SNOMED International. SNOMED International owns and maintains SNOMED CT®.

Any modification of this document (including without limitation the removal or modification of this notice) is prohibited without the express written permission of SNOMED International. This document may be subject to updates. Always use the latest version of this document published by SNOMED International. This can be viewed online and downloaded by following the links on the front page or cover of this document.

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SNOMED CT Starter Guide

This document is a publication of International Health Terminology Standards Development Organisation, trading as SNOMED International. SNOMED International owns and maintains SNOMED CT®.

SNOMED®, SNOMED CT® and IHTSDO® are registered trademarks of International Health Terminology Standards Development Organisation. SNOMED CT® licensing information is available at

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