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If you are developing a new integration, consider using the Spine Directory Service - FHIR API instead.
Use this API to search for details about accredited systems and the processes they support, known as interactions, in the Spine Directory Service (SDS).
This API provides the correct system and process identifiers, enabling systems to send and respond to messages across the Spine. For example, to update a patient's demographic information or to request transfer of a patient's record when they have registered with a new GP practice.
Use this API to:
- search for and obtain information on accredited systems such as their accredited system identifier (ASID)
- search for information about processes such as the process identifier
For more details, see the Spine External Interface Specification (EIS) Part 5 - Spine Directory Services (SDS).
Last edited: 9 March 2021 9:35 am