Developer terms
This guide uses a number of developer terms, details of which can be found in the NHS Digital Glossary of developer terms.
Abbreviations
| Acronym | Meaning | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| APIM | API Management | Concerned with the delivery of APIs. APIM can help provide clear documentation, accessible test environments, a simple onboarding process and good quality help and support. |
| NME | New Market Entrant | In this context a new clinical system that allows patients to access their medical record and update certain preferences. |
| PFS | Patient Facing Service | A service (often an API) a patient can interact with via an application such as NHS App. Typically offering data, services and information specifically about and or for the authenticated patient. |