A SNOMED CT Subset is a:
- Set of SNOMED CT® concepts, descriptions, or relationships
- Simple form of a SNOMED CT Refset.
- Usually represent groups of concepts that share specified characteristics (for example, a specific clinical domain)
- Support user interface development through the organisation of clinical display, creation of menus and pick-lists, or support of knowledge structures
- May be created as value sets for messaging or data entry.
Different types of SNOMED CT Subsets are used to represent:
- Descriptions or concepts for particular realms or specialties
- Suitability of particular concepts for use in a particular context in a record.
Change requests for SNOMED CT Refsets released by NHS Digital should be made through the Request Submission Portal on the NHS Digital website at: Welcome to the Request Submission Portal.
For further information on SNOMED CT Subsets, see the NHS Digital website at: SNOMED CT.
This supporting information is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| shortname | Subset |
| plural | SNOMED CT Subsets |