# fhir

## FHIR

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

#### Notes

* FHIR combines features of HL7's [V2](http://www.hl7.org/implement/standards/product_brief.cfm?product_id=185), [V3](https://www.hl7.org/implement/standards/product_brief.cfm?product_id=186), and [CDA](http://www.hl7.org/implement/standards/product_brief.cfm?product_id=7) 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.*

## Alternatives

* **Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources**

## Related Links

* \*\*[FHIR Release 4](http://hl7.org/fhir) \*\*

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