Use these API standards to create and transmit documents and messages containing Transfer of Care information.

The following items are within the current scope for Transfer of Care.

• Inpatient and Day Case Discharge Summary Document (ITK3 eDischarge) - an ITK3 FHIR document containing Transfer of Care information supporting inpatient and day case discharges typically between an acute hospital and GP practice.
• Emergency Care Discharge Summary Document (ITK3 Emergency Care eDischarge) - an ITK3 FHIR document containing Transfer of Care information supporting a discharge typically between an emergency care department and a GP practice.

• Inpatient and Day Case Discharge Summary (Mental Health) Document (ITK3 Mental Health eDischarge)  - an ITK3 FHIR document containing Transfer of Care information supporting a mental health adult discharge summary to a GP practice.

• Outpatient Clinic Letter Document (ITK3 Outpatient Letter) - an ITK3 FHIR document containing Transfer of Care information between the hospital clinic and the GP and other relevant parties following a consultation in a clinic.

Before you begin any development work using these API standards, contact us to discuss your best options.

For more details see the Transfer of Care FHIR API.

All versions are based on the FHIR® STU3 standard.