What mode should I use?
| Task | Simple | Direct | Batch Import |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modify, retire, or, create a single Concept | x | n/a | x |
| Make more than one change to an existing Concept | n/a | x | |
| Retire more than one more component to an existing Concept | n/a |
What is Simple mode used for?
In Simple Mode, a user can create a request to perform a single action on one concept:
- create a new Concept
- Add a new Description to an existing concept
- Add a new Relationship to an existing concept
- Modify an existing Description of an existing concept
- Change a Relationship of an existing concept
- Retire a Description of an existing concept
- Retire Relationship of an existing concept
- Change or Retire an existing Concept
- Other - all requests not covered by the above types
What was Direct mode used for?
Direct Mode has previously been available, but since the inclusion of axioms to SNOMED CT, we cannot guarantee that this mode will works as expected. It is therefore not a recommended approach to use until further notice.
What is Batch mode used for?
In Batch Mode, a user can create a request to perform a multiple (typically) related actions
Form Fields
In each of the Simple and Direct modes, there are certain fields which are mandatory and need to be completed on each request:
| Field | Description | Mandatory | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topic | From the dropdown, choose the relevant area/domain for the request | Y | |
| Summary | Provide a short summary which will help staff identify and triage the request | Y | Please note this field has a 255 character limit |
| Proposed Use Case | Provide justification on why the content should be added or changed | Y | |
| Reference | Provide references which can be verified to confirm the need to add or change the content | Y | |
| Local SNOMED CT Code | Add the local valid SNOMED CT identifier of the content to be added if one exists | ||
| Local Code | Add any other local code identifiers for your own reference | ||
| Definition | Precise meaning of the requested content addition or change | ||
| Notes | Any extra notes which will help the triage of the request | ||
| Namespace | Add the namespace of the content, if applicable | ||
| UMLS CUI | Add the UMLS Concept Unique Identifier if one exists | ||
| Originating Organization | Choose the organization from the drop down that is requesting the change or addition | Y | International CRS only |
| Collaboration Agreement | If relevant, select the collaboration agreement under which the request is being made | International CRS only |
7 Comments
Patrick McCormick
Which mode is used to add a new synonym?
Cathy Richardson
Patrick McCormick - you can use either the simple or direct mode. If you are requesting a number of synonyms on different concepts then you'd find batch more time efficient.
Abigail Jones
I want to request 30-40 new organisms. Do I need to do this via the web portal? Or is there an easier way to submit this many? I want SNOMEDs for Carbapenem resistant organisms that do not already exist.
Rory Davidson
Hi Abigail Jones, please see the instructions on how to Create a Batch Request which will let you import large batches of new content requests.
Monica Harry
Just received an enquiry about which field to use in the batch xls for Local Snomed codes. The table above says this one:
The batch xls only has "Local code" or "Local term" not "Local snomed code" Is it possible to label the xls column for the Local Snomed Code please. thanks, Monica
Rory Davidson
We will see if this can be done easily without breaking anything.
Katrien Scheerlinck
What is meant with 'Terminology(1)' "version of terminology used as a resource" in the batch import template ? It is not clear to me which value I need to chose when creating a new concept because it is lacking in the international edition of SNOMED CT.