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NHS: e-Referral Service - FHIR API

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A key aspect of the NHS e-RS vision is to enable local innovation and adoption of paperless referrals. To support this vision NHS Digital have created a set of APIs which provide a well-defined, simple to use data interface to the NHS e-Referral Service (e-RS).-n-nWe want to stimulate and assist your development of applications linked to the NHS e-RS using these APIs, so within these pages you will find information about the functionality of these APIs as well as guidance on how we can support you throughout development and implementation.-nFunctionality and Future Roadmap-nCurrently the e-RS Integration APIs provide the following functionality:-n-n Smartcard Authentication and Authorisation-n Clinical Referral Information-n Create Referral-n Clinical Review (Accept/Reject)-n-nComing Soon:-n-n Book Appointment (Q3 2020)-n Manage Referrals (Q4 2020)-n-n The NHS e-Referral Service Future integration roadmap is published here.https://digital.nhs.uk/services/e-referral-service/the-future-of-the-nhs-e-referral-service#future-service-roadmap