Explore how SNOMED coding can modernise your practice and improve efficiency

SNOMED CT (Systematised Nomenclature of Medicine – Clinical Terms) is a comprehensive clinical terminology that provides a unique code for every medical concept. It's essential for healthcare professionals, researchers, and IT systems to effectively communicate and manage patient information.

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Why is SNOMED Coding Important for NHS Registration Forms

SNOMED coding is crucial for NHS registration forms because it ensures data quality, enhances interoperability, and supports better patient care.

Improved Data Quality: SNOMED ensures consistency and accuracy in recording medical information, reducing the risk of errors and misunderstandings
Enhanced Interoperability: By using a common language, SNOMED facilitates data sharing and exchange between different healthcare providers and systems
Better Patient Care: Accurate and standardised medical records enable more informed decision-making and personalised treatment plans

How Can SNOMED Transform Your Healthcare Practice?

SNOMED can significantly transform your healthcare practice by streamlining registration processes, improving patient experience and supporting research and analysis.

Streamline Registration Processes: SNOMED can automate data entry, reducing administrative burden and improve efficiency
Improve Patient Experience: By capturing patient information more comprehensively, this coding can enhance the overall patient experience
Support Research and Analysis: SNOMED enables valuable insights into disease patterns, treatment outcomes and population health

Key Considerations for Implementing SNOMED

Implementing this coding requires careful planning and consideration of key factors such as training, technology integration and data governance.

Training and Education: Ensure that healthcare professionals and staff are adequately trained in the coding to maximise its benefits
Technology Integration: Choose a healthcare IT system that supports the coding and can effectively manage and utilise the coded data
Data Governance: Establish clear policies and procedures for data governance to maintain data quality and security

Silicon Practice offers a suite of solutions to help you effectively implement SNOMED coding:

Foundation: A digital core that provides a central hub for all patient queries, integrating with EMIS/SystemOne and offering pre-coded review forms
FootFall NHS Forms: Over 50 ready-made forms, many with in-built SNOMED coding, for tasks like online patient registration and health reviews
FootFall NHS EHR Integration: Seamlessly integrate with third-party tools and online consultation systems, including SNOMED-coded data
FootFall NHS Connect: A desktop application for direct integration between FootFall and your clinical system, enabling SNOMED-coded data transfer and more
Video Consultation: Initiate video consultations directly from the dashboard, inviting patients by SMS or email

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