General Terminology Bindings

This section summarizes the key entities and attributes defined in the Logical Model and indicates where SNOMED CT concepts can be used to represent values.

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Additional attributes may be added as needed to support local or organizational requirements.


Patient

Attribute
SNOMED CT Concept(s)
Description
Notes

Name

<< 703503000 |Name (observable entity)|

The patient’s name

N/A

Age

184099003 |Date of birth (observable entity)|or<< 424144002 |Current chronological age (observable entity)|

The patient’s age

N/A

Gender

263495000 |Gender (observable entity)|or33821000087103 |Gender identity (observable entity)|

The patient’s gender

< 285116001 |Gender identity finding (finding)|

Medical History

<< 363788007 |Clinical history/examination observable (observable entity)|

Records of past and ongoing health conditions

< 404684003 |Clinical finding (finding)|< 417662000 |History of clinical finding in subject (situation)|


Dietitian

Attribute
SNOMED CT Concept(s)
Description
Notes

Name

N/A

The dietitian’s full name

N/A

Credentials

N/A

Professional qualifications and certifications

N/A

Role

N/A

The specific function or position of the dietitian

< 159033005 |Dietitian (occupation)|< 223366009 |Healthcare professional (occupation)|


Nutrition Assessment

Attribute
SNOMED CT Concept(s)
Description
Notes

Assessment Type

310243009 |Nutritional assessment (procedure)|

Type of assessment

Model Meaning Binding

Date

439272007 |Date of procedure (observable entity)|

The date the assessment was conducted

Food and Nutrition Intake

<< 364393001 |Nutritional observable (observable entity)|or<< 225388007 |Dietary intake assessment (procedure)|

Dietary intake information

< 300893006 |Nutritional finding (finding)|< 363246002 |Nutritional deficiency associated condition (disorder)|

Anthropometrics

<< 248326004 |Body measure (observable entity)|

Measurements like weight, height, and BMI

365605003 |Body measurement finding (finding)|

Lab Results

<< 364712009 |Laboratory test observable (observable entity)|

Results from laboratory tests relevant to nutrition

441742003 |Evaluation finding (finding)|

Physical Findings

<< 363788007 |Clinical history/examination observable (observable entity)|

Observable signs related to nutrition status

< 404684003 |Clinical finding (finding)|


Diagnosis

Attribute
SNOMED CT Concept(s)
Description
Notes

Diagnosis

439401001 |Diagnosis (observable entity)|

Diagnosis label

Model Meaning Binding

Problem

<< 439401001 |Diagnosis (observable entity)|

The nutrition issue identified (e.g., malnutrition)

^ 1303957004 |Nutrition Care Process Terminology reference set| < 404684003 |Clinical finding (finding)|< 413350009 |Finding with explicit context (situation)|

Etiology

The cause or contributing factor of the problem.

'Etiology value set'

Signs/Symptoms

N/A

Observable or reported evidence of the problem.

Can be used to represent clinical signs and symptoms. < 404684003 |Clinical finding|arrow-up-right

Etiology Value Set Example

Etiology Domain
SNOMED CT Concept(s)
Description

Beliefs–Attitudes

118196009 |Value belief finding (finding)|

Beliefs, emotional responses, or attitudes that impact nutrition (e.g., food aversion, denial, distrust of dietary advice).

Cultural

N/A

Cultural values or customs influencing nutrition care.

Knowledge

870752006 |Finding related to health literacy (finding)|

Lack of knowledge or health literacy affecting nutrition.

Physical Function

105719004 |Body disability AND/OR failure state (finding)|

Physical or cognitive impairment limiting function.

Physiologic–Metabolic

404684003 |Clinical finding (finding)|

Medical factors such as disease or metabolic disorder.

Psychological

284465006 |Finding relating to psychosocial functioning (finding)|

Mental health issues affecting nutrition care.

Social–Personal

271437004 |Problem situation relating to social and personal history|

Social environment or personal history influences.

Treatment

N/A

Medical or surgical treatment affecting nutrition status.

Access

445281000124101 |Nutrition impaired due to limited access to healthful foods (finding)|

Barriers to accessing safe or sufficient food.

Behavior

N/A

Behaviors contributing to nutritional problems.


Diet Order

Attribute
SNOMED CT Concept(s)
Description
Notes

Order

16076005 |Prescription (procedure)|

Represents the act of prescribing a diet

Model Meaning Binding

Diet Type

<< 278846007 |Dietetic procedures (procedure)|<< 386373004 |Nutrition therapy (regime/therapy)|

Specific type of prescribed diet (e.g., diabetic, low sodium)

Modifications

445341000124100 |Modification of nutritional regime (regime/therapy)|<< 445341000124100 |Modification of nutritional regime (regime/therapy)|

Adjustments made to the diet (e.g., texture, volume)


Goal

Attribute
SNOMED CT Concept(s)
Description
Notes

Goal

225294001 |Identifying goals (procedure)|

General goal-setting activity

Model Meaning Binding

Description

<< 1055210001 |Target parameter (observable entity)|

Textual or coded representation of the goal

< 404684003 |Clinical finding (finding)|

Measurable Outcome

<< 1055210001 |Target parameter (observable entity)|

Quantifiable metric for evaluating progress

<< 365605003 |Body measurement finding (finding)| (not limited to this subset)

Target Date

N/A

Deadline for achieving the goal

N/A


Care Plan

Attribute
SNOMED CT Concept(s)
Description
Notes

Plan Definition

1279742004 |Development of nutrition care plan (procedure)|

Formal creation of a nutrition care plan

Model Meaning Binding

Goals

<< 1055210001 |Target parameter (observable entity)|

High-level objectives in the care plan

See Goal section

Start Date

N/A

Date the care plan starts

End Date

442137000 |Completion time of procedure (observable entity)|

Date the care plan ends


Intervention

Attribute
SNOMED CT Concept(s)
Description
Notes

Type

N/A

Type of intervention (e.g., education, supplementation)

^ 1303957004 |Nutrition Care Process Terminology reference set|< 71388002 |Procedure (procedure)|

Description

N/A

Narrative or coded intervention detail

N/A

Frequency

N/A

How often the intervention is delivered

Can use FHIR timing data types


Monitoring and Evaluation

Attribute
SNOMED CT Concept(s)
Description
Notes

Monitoring Type

386374005 |Nutritional monitoring (regime/therapy)|

Follow-up or review action

Model Meaning Binding

Date

439272007 |Date of procedure (observable entity)|

Evaluation date

Metrics

N/A

Metrics to track progress

404684003 |Clinical finding (finding)|

Outcome

1759002 |Assessment of nutritional status (procedure)|390800000 |Goal achievement finding (finding)|

Final status or progress against goals

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