What is the Global Patient Set?

Modified on Mon, 2 Sep, 2019 at 12:31 PM

The GPS is a managed list of existing SNOMED CT concepts which includes the:

  • Unique identifier (id),
  • Fully specified name (FSN),
  • The preferred usage term (PT) in International English, and
  • Status flag (active or inactive).

The GPS supports health information interoperability across care settings, systems, organizations and national borders.

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