English introduction to FHIR
summary
FHIR is an HL7 standard started around 2011 that models clinical data as small resources with English field names, each given a resource identity is a URL and linked by references; the spec uses an 80/20 rule to keep core elements common and offers R4B contains normative content while other parts still expect change. Demo uses Postman to GET a Patient and to show searches return Bundles; extensions plus implementation guides (found on simplifier.net and the IG registry) handle local needs.
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chapters (10)
- 0:00Introduction to HL7 and FHIR
- 2:03The vision and design of FHIR
- 6:01Understanding FHIR versions
- 9:04Design principles and resources
- 12:37Resource structure and data types
- 15:38Metadata, narratives, and extensions
- 18:26Exchanging FHIR data
- 24:02Searching and bundling
- 26:42Profiles and implementation guides
- 31:10Q&A and concluding remarks
