Alternate Identifier RF2 File - Community of Practice Consultation

SNOMED International would like to modify the layout specified for the Identifier File ( 4.2.4 Identifier File Specification ) and would greatly appreciate feedback on this proposal.  This file provides alternative identifiers for concepts where the same entity exists in another code system.  SNOMED International have not made use of this file to date, but plan to in the future, and are keen to bring the column ordering into line with all other RF2 files before publishing.

SNOMED International requests that users of SNOMED CT read this proposal paper:  SNOMED International Proposal to change the RF2 Identifier File specification which includes a link to a feedback form.  Feedback will be responded to until the end of this consultation exercise on 14 April 2023.   Feedback will be posted as an addendum to the proposal.

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