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ICD-11 Alignment & Clinical Terminology Framework

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1. Purpose of This Statement

This page explains how AyurCDS aligns conceptually with ICD-11 clinical terminology, while respecting the distinct epistemological foundations of Ayurveda.

AyurCDS does not claim WHO endorsement, certification, or official ICD-11 integration. This page describes terminology alignment and mapping support, not regulatory classification.

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2. Understanding ICD-11 & Traditional Medicine

The International Classification of Diseases, 11th Revision (ICD-11), published by the World Health Organization (WHO), includes a supplementary chapter on Traditional Medicine Conditions – Module 1 (TM1).

This chapter aims to:

  1. Support standardized reporting

  2. Improve health data comparability

  3. Enable international health information exchange

AyurCDS acknowledges this global effort toward terminology harmonization, while maintaining fidelity to classical Ayurvedic clinical reasoning.

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3. Scope of ICD-11 Alignment in AyurCDS

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What Alignment Means

In AyurCDS, ICD-11 alignment refers to:

  1. Terminology mapping, not diagnosis conversion

  2. Documentation support, not automated coding

  3. Contextual reference, not replacement of Ayurvedic nosology

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The platform allows clinicians and researchers to reference ICD-11 concepts where appropriate, especially for:

  1. Research documentation

  2. Case reporting

  3. Interdisciplinary communication

  4. Integrative healthcare contexts

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What Alignment Does Not Mean

AyurCDS does not:

  1. Replace Ayurvedic diagnostic frameworks with ICD-11 codes

  2. Automatically assign ICD-11 codes

  3. Claim equivalence between Ayurvedic and biomedical diagnoses

  4. Function as an official coding or billing system

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4. Conceptual Mapping Approach

AyurCDS uses a non-reductive mapping approach, recognizing that:

  1. Ayurvedic conditions are often functional, systemic, and individualized

  2. ICD-11 categories are classification-based and population-oriented

  3. Direct one-to-one equivalence is often clinically inappropriate

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Where alignment is provided, it is:

  1. Explicitly labeled as reference mapping

  2. Presented with limitations and context

  3. Intended to assist documentation and understanding

 

5. Clinical Safety & Terminology Governance

To maintain clinical safety:

  1. ICD-11 references are non-binding

  2. Physicians retain full diagnostic authority

  3. Mapping does not override Ayurvedic reasoning

  4. No automated treatment decisions are derived from ICD-11 categories

This ensures terminology alignment without clinical distortion.

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6. Use Cases for ICD-11 Alignment

ICD-11 alignment in AyurCDS supports:

  1. Academic research and publications

  2. Case report standardization

  3. Interdisciplinary dialogue

  4. Integrative medicine settings

  5. Public health reporting (where applicable)

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7. Evidence & Source Transparency

AyurCDS references:

  1. WHO ICD-11 documentation

  2. WHO Traditional Medicine (TM1) framework

  3. Published research on classification in traditional medicine

  4. Classical Ayurvedic texts for primary clinical reasoning

Sources are used for contextual alignment, not substitution.

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8. Ethical & Regulatory Position

AyurCDS:

  1. Respects WHO terminology standards

  2. Avoids misrepresentation of regulatory status

  3. Does not claim compliance beyond its intended scope

  4. Encourages responsible and ethical use

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Users are responsible for ensuring:

  1. Local regulatory compliance

  2. Institutional coding policies

  3. Appropriate clinical documentation practices

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9. Conflict of Interest Disclosure

AyurCDS operates independently.

  • No affiliations with WHO or ICD governance bodies

  • No financial incentives tied to coding outcomes

  • No sponsored or biased classification logic

Any future collaborations affecting terminology alignment will be disclosed transparently.

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NAMASTE Portal Integration – Informational Note

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1. Purpose of This Note

This note explains how AyurCDS aligns conceptually with the objectives of the NAMASTE Portal, an initiative of the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, aimed at standardizing digital health records and practitioner information in AYUSH systems.

AyurCDS does not claim official certification, endorsement, or technical integration approval from the Government of India unless explicitly stated otherwise.

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2. About the NAMASTE Portal

The NAMASTE Portal (National AYUSH Morbidity and Standardized Terminologies Electronic Portal) is designed to:

  1. Digitally register AYUSH practitioners

  2. Support standardized health record documentation

  3. Enable interoperability with national digital health systems

  4. Promote structured clinical data in AYUSH healthcare

The initiative supports India’s broader digital health and public health reporting ecosystem.

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3. Alignment Philosophy of AyurCDS

AyurCDS is designed to support the same core principles promoted by the NAMASTE Portal, including:

  1. Structured clinical documentation

  2. Standardized terminology usage

  3. Responsible digital health practices

  4. Practitioner-led clinical workflows

This alignment is conceptual and functional, not regulatory.

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4. Scope of Alignment (What It Means)

AyurCDS supports:

  1. Structured capture of clinical case data

  2. Standardized documentation workflows aligned with AYUSH practice

  3. Terminology clarity to support reporting and research

  4. Educational and research-focused clinical records

AyurCDS can assist practitioners in maintaining organized digital records that may complement national reporting frameworks.

 

5. What NAMASTE Integration Does Not Mean

AyurCDS does not:

  1. Automatically transmit data to the NAMASTE Portal

  2. Replace official NAMASTE registration or compliance processes

  3. Act as a government reporting or surveillance tool

  4. Claim certification, mandate, or endorsement by Ministry of AYUSH

Any use of AyurCDS remains voluntary and practitioner-controlled.

 

6. Data Responsibility & Practitioner Control

All clinical data entered into AyurCDS:

  1. Remains under the control of the user

  2. Is used for clinical reasoning, learning, or research purposes

  3. Is not shared with external systems without explicit user action

AyurCDS prioritizes data autonomy, privacy, and ethical use.

 

7. Regulatory & Ethical Position

AyurCDS:

  1. Respects national digital health initiatives

  2. Avoids misrepresentation of government affiliation

  3. Encourages compliance with applicable regulations

  4. Supports ethical digitization of AYUSH healthcare

Practitioners are responsible for ensuring compliance with:

  1. Ministry of AYUSH guidelines

  2. NAMASTE Portal requirements

  3. Local and institutional policies

 

8. Future Interoperability (Forward-Looking Statement)

AyurCDS remains open to future interoperability where:

  1. Official standards are published

  2. Regulatory clarity is provided

  3. User consent and data protection are ensured

Any future technical integration will be:

  1. Transparently documented

  2. Clearly communicated

  3. Compliant with applicable regulations

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