understandability, reproducibility and usefulness

Criteria applied to test the validity of new SNOMED CT concepts and design features.

Understandable. The meaning of a concept can be understood by most healthcare providers, without reference to private or inaccessible information.
Reproducible. Multiple users apply the concept to the same situations.
Useful. The concept has a practical value to users that is self-evident or can be readily explained.

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