FHIR uses modular components called âresourcesâ to represent clinical and administrative data. These resources are the building blocks for healthcare information exchange. Examples relevant to cancer care include:
Patient: Contains demographic and other administrative information about a person receiving care. Observation: Represents measurements and clinical assessments, such as lab results, vital signs, and tumor markers. Condition: Documents clinical conditions, diagnoses, and problems, such as different types of cancer. Medication: Information about prescribed drugs, including chemotherapy agents and supportive care medications. Procedure: Details surgical and non-surgical procedures, such as biopsies, radiation therapy, and surgeries.
