FHIR Documentation

Overview

Welcome to our FHIR API documentation. This documentation provides comprehensive information about our FHIR endpoints and available resources.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FHIR?

FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) is a standard for exchanging healthcare information electronically. It provides a modern, internet-based approach to interoperability, making it easier for different healthcare systems to communicate.

Which FHIR version is supported?

Our API currently supports FHIR R4 (Version 4.0.1), which is the latest widely adopted version of the FHIR standard.

What authentication method is used?

We use SMART on FHIR OAuth 2.0 for authentication. The authorization endpoint is available at https://api-fhir-proxy-2.mdland.net/. This implements industry-standard security practices following the SMART App Launch Framework.

What resources are supported?

Our FHIR API supports core resources including:

• Organization
• Endpoint
• Patient
• Practitioner
• Observation
• Condition
• Medication
• MedicationRequest

What is the base URL format?

The base URL follows the format: https://hapi-fhir.mdland.net/fhir/

Are there any rate limits?

Yes, API rate limits are in place to ensure system stability. Standard limits are:

• 100 requests per minute per client
• 2000 requests per hour per client

How do I report issues?

For technical support or to report issues, please contact our support team through the developer portal or email support.

Is there a sandbox environment?

Yes, we provide a sandbox environment for testing and development. The sandbox environment is a complete replica of the production environment with test data.

What response formats are supported?

Our API supports both JSON and XML formats. By default, responses are in JSON format. You can specify your preferred format using the Accept header in your requests.