From f5e7e25d599b2f093e3a704d33690573f2d24e74 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: pipscobie Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2025 09:57:07 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] updated to codelist resources --- README.md | 13 +++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 13 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 92464cb..6f011bd 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -4,6 +4,19 @@ This is a Rust library for working with medical codelists (SNOMED, ICD10, OPCS). It provides fast and memory-efficient operations on medical codelists. There is a Python and R interface that researchers can use. +## What is a codelist? + +Clinical codes, terminology systems, and codelists play a foundational role in structuring healthcare data within electronic health records (EHRs), enabling consistent recording, analysis, and research. Systems like +SNOMED CT, ICD-10, and dm+d provide standardised ways to represent clinical concepts, from diagnoses to prescriptions, across diverse healthcare settings. + +Understanding how these codes work, and how to build accurate codelists from them, is essential for ensuring valid, reproducible research and effective use of platforms such as OpenSAFELY. + +The articles listed below explore the function of coding systems, the intricacies of SNOMED, and the careful methodology behind constructing reliable codelists. + +https://www.carolinemorton.co.uk/blog/what-is-snomed/ +https://www.bennett.ox.ac.uk/blog/2023/09/what-are-codelists-and-how-are-they-constructed/ +https://www.bennett.ox.ac.uk/blog/2023/06/an-introduction-to-clinical-codes-and-terminology-systems/ + ### Structure of Project The project is divided into two main components: