Published: 20 Aug 2024

POST Requests

POST requests require JSON inputs with the header `Content-Type: application/json`.

Authentication

The Diagnosis API uses a custom HTTP header for authentication.

API Setup

* The API is available at https://diagnosisapi.azurewebsites.net.
* Add the `AuthenticationID` header to all requests.
* You will receive your unique `AuthenticationID` after registering for a production order.

First Request

* The `/api/DDxItems/` endpoint handles medical diagnostics and accepts POST requests.
* For Demo Development, use `AuthenticationID = DEMO_AuthenticationID`.
* Responses use the JSON format.
* Besides laboratory results, you must provide a list of observed symptoms.

API Functionality

* The API is continuously updated by medical professionals.
* It links patient information with knowledge base content and returns preliminary diagnoses and care suggestions.
* The API complements healthcare professionals by providing decision support and patient insights.

Integration

* The API can be integrated into hospital workflows via APIs (application programming interfaces).
* It consists of a knowledge base and a diagnostic engine.