FHIR

An HL7 standards framework that defines a set of resources that represent granular clinical concepts.

FHIR combines features of HL7's V2, V3, and CDA products.
FHIR is web-based and its resources are based on simple XML or JSON structures.
FHIR has an http-based RESTful protocol, where each resource has a predictable URL.
Where possible, open internet standards are used for data representation.
The abbreviation FHIR, is pronounced fire.

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