Development of FHIR based web applications for appointment management in healthcare

Abstract

The integration of Information Technology systems in healthcare is no new concept, however, the ever growing solutions offered by the IT field are pushing a revamp of older implementations of Hospital Information Systems. Contemporary web-based solutions are now readily available and promise independence from operating systems and desktop bound systems, while incorporating faster and more secure methods. The focus on interoperable systems has been setting new goals towards fully computerized hospital management and the progress of healthcare standards over the years has made interoperability an obligation. The work presented hereby reflects a FHIR web based application to overcome the problem presented by scheduling and appointment management.