SNOMED CT Annotations - Community of Practice Consultation

Dear MAG members and observers,

The Modelling Advisory Group has finalised the proposal for SNOMED CT Annotations after thorough deliberation.

The existing Annotation refet type is inadequate and ineffective for meeting the diverse needs of annotations and complying with the OWL standard. We have evaluated all possible options and their impact on usability, tooling, and quality assurance. Replacing the annotation refset type would not affect the content and structures of the existing core components, such as concept, description, and relationship files. The aim of this annotation refset update is to simplify maintenance and implementation.

We invite your comments on the proposal and your current use of annotations by June 9th 2023. You can access the proposal through the feedback form here.

Please do pass this page on to any other parties you think would have an interest or be impacted by this proposal.