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CDSS [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-06-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Human Diseases
- Genetics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Down Syndrome Society
1, record 1, English, Canadian%20Down%20Syndrome%20Society
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CDSS 2, record 1, English, CDSS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Down Syndrome Society is a national organization [dedicated to enhancing] the quality of life [of] individuals [with] Down syndrome through advocacy, education, and [the provision of] information. 2, record 1, English, - Canadian%20Down%20Syndrome%20Society
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Maladies humaines
- Génétique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Société canadienne du syndrome de Down
1, record 1, French, Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20canadienne%20du%20syndrome%20de%20Down
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Société canadienne de la trisomie 21 2, record 1, French, Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20canadienne%20de%20la%20trisomie%2021
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Société canadienne du syndrome de Down est une organisation nationale ayant pour mission d'améliorer la qualité de vie de toutes les personnes atteintes du syndrome de Down par la promotion et la défense de leurs droits, l'éducation et l'information. 3, record 1, French, - Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20canadienne%20du%20syndrome%20de%20Down
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Société canadienne de la trisomie 21 : nom figurant sur le logo de l'organisation sur son site Web. 4, record 1, French, - Soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20canadienne%20du%20syndrome%20de%20Down
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-01-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Software
- Artificial Intelligence
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
- General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- clinical decision support system
1, record 2, English, clinical%20decision%20support%20system
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CDSS 1, record 2, English, CDSS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- computer-aided medical decision system 2, record 2, English, computer%2Daided%20medical%20decision%20system
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Clinical decision support systems (CDSS) are computerized systems that utilize data analytics within electronic health records to provide prompts and reminders for assisting healthcare providers. 3, record 2, English, - clinical%20decision%20support%20system
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Logiciels
- Intelligence artificielle
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
- Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- système d'aide à la décision clinique
1, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27aide%20%C3%A0%20la%20d%C3%A9cision%20clinique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- SADC 1, record 2, French, SADC
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- système d'aide à la décision médicale 2, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27aide%20%C3%A0%20la%20d%C3%A9cision%20m%C3%A9dicale
correct, masculine noun
- SADM 2, record 2, French, SADM
correct, masculine noun
- SADM 2, record 2, French, SADM
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les systèmes d'aide à la décision médicale (SADM) sont des outils informatiques capables de traiter l'ensemble des caractéristiques d'un patient donné afin de générer les diagnostics probables de son état clinique (aide au diagnostic) ou les traitements qui lui seraient adaptés (aide à la thérapeutique). Le terme SADM recouvre aujourd'hui un ensemble d'outils variés, plus ou moins complexes. 2, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27aide%20%C3%A0%20la%20d%C3%A9cision%20clinique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-06-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Drugs and Substances Strategy
1, record 3, English, Canadian%20Drugs%20and%20Substances%20Strategy
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CDSS 2, record 3, English, CDSS
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The CDSS will formally restore harm reduction as a key pillar of Canada's drug strategy alongside the existing pillars of prevention, treatment and enforcement. The inclusion of harm reduction as a pillar of Canada's drug policy will better enable the government to address the current opioid crisis, and to work toward preventing the emergence of new crises. 2, record 3, English, - Canadian%20Drugs%20and%20Substances%20Strategy
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Health Canada. 3, record 3, English, - Canadian%20Drugs%20and%20Substances%20Strategy
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Canadian Drugs and Substances Strategy: This strategy replaced the National Anti-Drug Strategy in 2016. 3, record 3, English, - Canadian%20Drugs%20and%20Substances%20Strategy
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Stratégie canadienne sur les drogues et autres substances
1, record 3, French, Strat%C3%A9gie%20canadienne%20sur%20les%20drogues%20et%20autres%20substances
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La [...] Stratégie canadienne sur les drogues et autres substances sera dirigée par la ministre de la Santé. Elle replacera la réduction des méfaits parmi les principaux piliers de la politique sur les drogues du Canada, aux côtés de la prévention, du traitement et de l'application de la loi. Le gouvernement sera ainsi mieux outillé pour régler la crise actuelle des opioïdes et pour prévenir l'émergence de nouvelles crises. 2, record 3, French, - Strat%C3%A9gie%20canadienne%20sur%20les%20drogues%20et%20autres%20substances
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Santé Canada. 3, record 3, French, - Strat%C3%A9gie%20canadienne%20sur%20les%20drogues%20et%20autres%20substances
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Stratégie canadienne sur les drogues et autres substances: Cette stratégie a remplacé la Stratégie nationale antidrogue en 2016. 3, record 3, French, - Strat%C3%A9gie%20canadienne%20sur%20les%20drogues%20et%20autres%20substances
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas federales (Gobierno canadiense)
- Drogas y toxicomanía
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Estrategia Canadiense sobre las Drogas y otras Sustancias
1, record 3, Spanish, Estrategia%20Canadiense%20sobre%20las%20Drogas%20y%20otras%20Sustancias
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-07-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Management Operations (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Corporate Decision Support System 1, record 4, English, Corporate%20Decision%20Support%20System
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Système ministériel d'aide à la gestion
1, record 4, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20minist%C3%A9riel%20d%27aide%20%C3%A0%20la%20gestion
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- SMAD 1, record 4, French, SMAD
masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Système ministériel de soutien aux décisions 2, record 4, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20minist%C3%A9riel%20de%20soutien%20aux%20d%C3%A9cisions
masculine noun
- SMSD 2, record 4, French, SMSD
masculine noun
- SMSD 2, record 4, French, SMSD
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Liste de sigles publiée par le service Planification opérationnelle et gestion de projet, DRHC [Développement des ressources humaines Canada], 21 mai 1997. 1, record 4, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20minist%C3%A9riel%20d%27aide%20%C3%A0%20la%20gestion
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1996-05-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Canada’s Drug Strategy Secretariat
1, record 5, English, Canada%26rsquo%3Bs%20Drug%20Strategy%20Secretariat
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- CDSS 1, record 5, English, CDSS
unofficial
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- National Drug Strategy Secretariat 2, record 5, English, National%20Drug%20Strategy%20Secretariat
former designation, correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmed by the Secretariat 1, record 5, English, - Canada%26rsquo%3Bs%20Drug%20Strategy%20Secretariat
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Canadian Drug Strategy Secretariat
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Secrétariat de la Stratégie canadienne antidrogue
1, record 5, French, Secr%C3%A9tariat%20de%20la%20Strat%C3%A9gie%20canadienne%20antidrogue
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- SSCA 1, record 5, French, SSCA
unofficial, masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Secrétariat de la Stratégie nationale antidrogue 2, record 5, French, Secr%C3%A9tariat%20de%20la%20Strat%C3%A9gie%20nationale%20antidrogue
former designation, correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1995-05-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Human Diseases
- Epidemiology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Communicable Disease Surveillance System
1, record 6, English, Communicable%20Disease%20Surveillance%20System
correct, British Columbia
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- CDSS 2, record 6, English, CDSS
correct, British Columbia
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Maladies humaines
- Épidémiologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Communicable Disease Surveillance System
1, record 6, French, Communicable%20Disease%20Surveillance%20System
correct, masculine noun, British Columbia
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- CDSS 2, record 6, French, CDSS
correct, masculine noun, British Columbia
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Institut canadien d'information sur la santé, liste des catégories de systèmes d'information en santé. 1, record 6, French, - Communicable%20Disease%20Surveillance%20System
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Système de surveillance des maladies transmissibles
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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