# Editorial AG **URL:** https://forums.snomed.org/c/groups/editorial-ag/38.md [Latest](https://forums.snomed.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.snomed.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.snomed.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the Editorial AG category](https://forums.snomed.org/t/about-the-editorial-ag-category/372)
**Author:** [@jcase](https://forums.snomed.org/u/jcase)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2025, 6:13am UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/about-the-editorial-ag-category/372 "2025-09-24T06:13:42Z")
This forum provides a discussion space for topics under consideration by the Editorial Advisory Group. It allows for continuing discussion on topics not resolved during AG calls and meetings. --- ## [Metastatic morphology disposition briefing note](https://forums.snomed.org/t/metastatic-morphology-disposition-briefing-note/1607)
**Author:** [@jcase](https://forums.snomed.org/u/jcase)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 5:00pm UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/metastatic-morphology-disposition-briefing-note/1607 "2026-09-17T17:00:41Z")
I call your attention to a recent briefing note reagrding Metastatic morpohology concepts and related disorder modeling: https://forums.snomed.org/uploads/short-url/h3arUJNdHl9dEIiZSLgP6FgzcC8.pdf Please post any comme… --- ## [Draft Briefing note regarding the use of the word "drug"](https://forums.snomed.org/t/draft-briefing-note-regarding-the-use-of-the-word-drug/1364)
**Author:** [@jcase](https://forums.snomed.org/u/jcase)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2026, 4:57pm UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/draft-briefing-note-regarding-the-use-of-the-word-drug/1364 "2026-09-11T16:57:49Z")
A briefing note related to the use of the word “drug” in SNOMED concepts is linked below. We would like input from the EAG prior to circulating it for broader consultation.. Please provide comments here on the forum. h… --- ## ["The Incision RG will be retired from the Intracavitary endoscopies model"](https://forums.snomed.org/t/the-incision-rg-will-be-retired-from-the-intracavitary-endoscopies-model/1189)
**Author:** [@mcordell](https://forums.snomed.org/u/mcordell)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 1:33pm UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/the-incision-rg-will-be-retired-from-the-intracavitary-endoscopies-model/1189 "2026-09-04T13:33:12Z")
What is the state of this work? It looks like this position was first reached in July 2025. And mentioned in the Oct-25, and Jan-26 (not present in April). From what I can tell there’s been no progress? All 465 Lapa… --- ## [Observable Entity vs. Evaluation Procedure — Background and Discussion](https://forums.snomed.org/t/observable-entity-vs-evaluation-procedure-background-and-discussion/1450)
**Author:** [@jcase](https://forums.snomed.org/u/jcase)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 6:54pm UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/observable-entity-vs-evaluation-procedure-background-and-discussion/1450 "2026-07-22T18:54:12Z")
The attached document provides a structured background on the long-standing question of whether SNOMED CT should maintain separate Observable entity and Evaluation procedure hierarchies for laboratory and clinical observ… --- ## [Review of change to the bypass and shunt procedures](https://forums.snomed.org/t/review-of-change-to-the-bypass-and-shunt-procedures/1075)
**Author:** [@jcase](https://forums.snomed.org/u/jcase)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 12:19pm UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/review-of-change-to-the-bypass-and-shunt-procedures/1075 "2026-07-08T12:19:21Z")
The attached document summariezes the changes that are proposed for bypass and shunt procedures. The contetn can be reviewed in the TS browser under the task ID listed in the document. Please provide you comments relat… --- ## [Proposal for deconflation of enzyme deficiency and the resulting disorder](https://forums.snomed.org/t/proposal-for-deconflation-of-enzyme-deficiency-and-the-resulting-disorder/1374)
**Author:** [@jcase](https://forums.snomed.org/u/jcase)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2026, 1:58pm UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/proposal-for-deconflation-of-enzyme-deficiency-and-the-resulting-disorder/1374 "2026-06-30T13:58:15Z")
Following discussion on the proposal: enzyme\_deficiency\_briefing\_v3.docx.pdf (187.8 KB) we seek answers from the EAG members on the remaining questions: Does the EAG endorse the backwards-compatible deconflation patt… --- ## [Clinical imprecision and when a grouper isn't a grouper](https://forums.snomed.org/t/clinical-imprecision-and-when-a-grouper-isnt-a-grouper/1362)
**Author:** [@jrogers](https://forums.snomed.org/u/jrogers)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 1:35pm UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/clinical-imprecision-and-when-a-grouper-isnt-a-grouper/1362 "2026-06-26T13:35:31Z")
I’ve been troubled for a while by a view sometimes put forward to the effect that codes like “Amputation of finger” or “Trapped at scene of incident” are not required in SNOMED because, if entered into a patient record, … --- ## [Name change from Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome to PMOS](https://forums.snomed.org/t/name-change-from-polycystic-ovarian-syndrome-to-pmos/1335)
**Author:** [@jcase](https://forums.snomed.org/u/jcase)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2026, 7:36pm UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/name-change-from-polycystic-ovarian-syndrome-to-pmos/1335 "2026-05-18T19:36:45Z")
Please see the forum topic on the CMAG forum regarding this topic. --- ## [Informational briefing note - promotion of 685451010000100 |Measurement property (qualifier value)|](https://forums.snomed.org/t/informational-briefing-note-promotion-of-685451010000100-measurement-property-qualifier-value/1309)
**Author:** [@jcase](https://forums.snomed.org/u/jcase)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 2:21pm UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/informational-briefing-note-promotion-of-685451010000100-measurement-property-qualifier-value/1309 "2026-05-06T14:21:39Z")
There is a new informational briefing note regarding the promotion of 685451010000100 |Measurement property (qualifier value)| from the LOINC Extension to the International Release (IR). Please see: 20260506 BN Measureme… --- ## [Retention of LOINC specific descriptions for promoted content](https://forums.snomed.org/t/retention-of-loinc-specific-descriptions-for-promoted-content/1224)
**Author:** [@jcase](https://forums.snomed.org/u/jcase)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 6:29pm UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/retention-of-loinc-specific-descriptions-for-promoted-content/1224 "2026-04-28T18:29:33Z")
As part of the HPO alignment work being done, a number of Observable entity concepts currently in the LOINC extension are being promoted to the International release to support the modeling of HPO phenotypes. We find wh… --- ## [Briefing note proposing inactivation of 303109001 |Pathogeneses (qualifier value)|](https://forums.snomed.org/t/briefing-note-proposing-inactivation-of-303109001-pathogeneses-qualifier-value/1261)
**Author:** [@jcase](https://forums.snomed.org/u/jcase)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 6:15pm UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/briefing-note-proposing-inactivation-of-303109001-pathogeneses-qualifier-value/1261 "2026-04-28T18:15:46Z")
I am calling your attenting to a new briefing note related to inactiviation of \<\<303109001 |Pathogeneses (qualifier value)| --- ## [New Radiology Project Group Initial Meeting](https://forums.snomed.org/t/new-radiology-project-group-initial-meeting/1218)
**Author:** [@jcase](https://forums.snomed.org/u/jcase)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 7:34pm UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/new-radiology-project-group-initial-meeting/1218 "2026-04-21T19:34:53Z")
Hi all, Please see the following announcement about the formation of the Radiology Project Group and the invitation to participate in it. The initial planning meeting will be held on April 24th, 2026 at 13:00 UTC. --- ## [Agenda for the EAG meeting in Vienna, APril 2026](https://forums.snomed.org/t/agenda-for-the-eag-meeting-in-vienna-april-2026/1132)
**Author:** [@jcase](https://forums.snomed.org/u/jcase)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 5:52pm UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/agenda-for-the-eag-meeting-in-vienna-april-2026/1132 "2026-04-06T17:52:28Z")
Linked is the draft agenda for the SNOMED Editorial Advisory Group Meeting in Vienna on April 13. --- ## [Revised BNs for human genes and deficiency proposals](https://forums.snomed.org/t/revised-bns-for-human-genes-and-deficiency-proposals/938)
**Author:** [@jcase](https://forums.snomed.org/u/jcase)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 8:24pm UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/revised-bns-for-human-genes-and-deficiency-proposals/938 "2026-01-21T20:24:12Z")
New versions of the briefing notes for addition of human genes and remodeling deficiency/excess concepts are available for review prior to the EAG call on January 27. The links below are available Community Briefing No… --- ## [Formation of a Mental Health Project Group](https://forums.snomed.org/t/formation-of-a-mental-health-project-group/846)
**Author:** [@jcase](https://forums.snomed.org/u/jcase)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2025, 2:31pm UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/formation-of-a-mental-health-project-group/846 "2025-12-10T14:31:25Z")
Please see the announcement of the formation of a Mental Health Project Group: Announcement of a Mental Health Project Group Expressions of interest should be submitted to Monica Harry by 31 December 2025. --- ## [Revision of end-stage renal disease BN](https://forums.snomed.org/t/revision-of-end-stage-renal-disease-bn/794)
**Author:** [@jcase](https://forums.snomed.org/u/jcase)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2025, 6:09pm UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/revision-of-end-stage-renal-disease-bn/794 "2025-11-26T18:09:23Z")
All, Please review and provide your comments on the briefing note related to the proposed inactivation of “end-stage renal disease”. The note is on the Breifing note forum page: --- ## [Concept model change for review](https://forums.snomed.org/t/concept-model-change-for-review/699)
**Author:** [@jcase](https://forums.snomed.org/u/jcase)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2025, 4:01pm UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/concept-model-change-for-review/699 "2025-11-10T16:01:44Z")
Please review the breifing note: Proposal to move 129453003 |Deficiency of (attribute)| from unapproved to approved. Comments are due by November 30. We will also be discussing this on a future EAG call. --- ## [Editorial Advisory group draft minutes from Antwerp now available](https://forums.snomed.org/t/editorial-advisory-group-draft-minutes-from-antwerp-now-available/668)
**Author:** [@jcase](https://forums.snomed.org/u/jcase)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2025, 8:01pm UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/editorial-advisory-group-draft-minutes-from-antwerp-now-available/668 "2025-10-27T20:01:10Z")
The minutes from the Editoial Advisory Group meeting in Antwerp, October 22, 2025 are not available via the link below: --- ## [Informational Briefing Note for rationalization of units of measure](https://forums.snomed.org/t/informational-briefing-note-for-rationalization-of-units-of-measure/667)
**Author:** [@jcase](https://forums.snomed.org/u/jcase)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2025, 2:45pm UTC](https://forums.snomed.org/t/informational-briefing-note-for-rationalization-of-units-of-measure/667 "2025-10-27T14:45:47Z")
EAG members, please see the attached briefing note. Purpose Notification of inactivation of duplicate concepts following DEUSG agreement. Background A proposal originated from a DEUSG member (UK) and was presented an…