explicit context

explicit context

This is an abbreviation for [situation with explicit context](https://confluence.ihtsdotools.org/display/DOCGLOSS/situation with explicit context "Glossary link: situation with explicit context").

situation with explicit context

A concept that specifically defines the context of a clinical finding or procedure.

Notes

• A situation with explicit context is defined as a subtype of the situation to which it applies with an attribute associating it with the relevant clinical finding or procedure.

Example

• Family history of diabetes mellitus is a situation with explicit context concept. It defines the context as family history by indicating that the 408732007 | Subject relationship context| is a 303071001 | Family member| .

• In contrast, diabetes mellitus itself is not a situation with explicit context. It can be used in many different situations including family history , past medical history or current diagnosis.

Alternatives

• Clinical situation

• Context

• Explicit context

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