Deployment
PSOM Package
Packages serve as the principal distribution mechanism for sets of profiles and are the recommended method for resource versioning. The fhir.r4.wales.psom package includes all essential components of this IG, such as value sets, profiles, extensions, examples, and the Implementation Guide. Note that PSOM Questionnaires resources are distributed in separate packages, as elaborated on the PSOM index page.
Dependencies
This FHIR PSOM Wales Implementation Guide relies on the following package dependencies:
Ensure that these dependencies are downloaded and integrated into your system prior to implementing the FHIR PSOM Wales profiles.
Usage
The package provides a comprehensive set of conformance resources that for instance can be:
- Deployed in specialized environments, such as a local FHIR server validation engine, to ensure compliance and interoperability.
- Utilised for implementing the provided SearchParameter resources to enhance querying capabilities.
- Incorporated into your application by leveraging the structured terminology resources.
- Employed to populate your system with example test data, facilitating development and testing activities.
Manual Download and Unpacking
Packages can be manually downloaded via the Simplifier interface. Once downloaded, unpack the files for use.
NPM
The npm command can be used for downloading and installing FHIR packages. Documentation is available here.
Firely Terminal
Firely Terminal functions as a FHIR package manager and facilitates easy package installation. Installation guidance and usage examples can be found here. Note that advanced features in Firely Terminal require a commercial license, although these are not necessary for basic package downloads.