# human readable concept model

## human readable concept model

A rendering of the machine readable concept model rules designed to be included in guidance documents.

#### Notes

* The *human readable concept model* is generated by processing the machine readable concept model to ensure that it accurately reflects the rules.
* The *human readable concept model* is presented in tables that organize the information from the perspective of concept model domains and attributes. These tables include:
  * Expression constraint language representations of domains and ranges;
  * Constraints on attribute cardinality and attribute in group cardinality.
* Selected *human readable concept model* tables are included in the SNOMED CT Editorial Guide and will also appear where relevant in other SNOMED CT guides.

## Alternatives

* **HRCM**

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