GPS FAQ

What is the Global Patient Set?
The GPS is a managed list of existing SNOMED CT concepts which includes the: Unique identifier (id), Fully specified name (FSN), The preferred usage ter...
Mon, 2 Sep, 2019 at 12:31 PM
What is the scope of the GPS?
The scope of the GPS contains concepts from established SNOMED International reference sets: General dentistry diagnoses International Patient Summary ...
Mon, 2 Sep, 2019 at 12:31 PM
Is the GPS equivalent to SNOMED CT?
No. The GPS is not a clinically curated list. Further, the GPS does not include SNOMED CT relationships, attributes, hierarchies and historical versioning t...
Tue, 27 Aug, 2019 at 7:54 PM
How is the GPS licensed?
The GPS (specifically the set of materials included in the GPS tab-separated values file) is produced by SNOMED International under the terms of the Creativ...
Tue, 27 Aug, 2019 at 7:54 PM
Is there a cost to download the GPS?
<p>There is no cost associated with either the download or use of the GPS.<br /> </p>
Tue, 27 Aug, 2019 at 7:55 PM
How do I get the GPS?
To download the GPS, implementers are asked to provide contact and prospective use information on the GPS Information Page. SNOMED International intends to ...
Mon, 2 Sep, 2019 at 12:32 PM
What format is the GPS?
The GPS is provided as a tab-separated values (TSV) file and downloadable from the GPS page on the SNOMED International website.
Fri, 30 Aug, 2019 at 6:46 PM
Can the GPS be shared?
Yes, once downloaded, the GPS can be shared and redistributed.  All users are encouraged to download the GPS and current implementation guidance from SNOMED...
Thu, 29 Aug, 2019 at 6:19 PM
Can the GPS be translated
For clinical safety reasons, SNOMED International strongly recommends that implementers do not translate the terms in the GPS based on GPS content alone. Re...
Thu, 29 Aug, 2019 at 6:21 PM
Can implementers make or request changes to the GPS?
SNOMED International will not consider direct change requests to the GPS. Changes to the GPS are triggered by updates to in-scope SNOMED International refer...
Thu, 29 Aug, 2019 at 6:20 PM