Published: 9 Jul 2024

How Parents Seek Medical Advice Today

In the past, parents sought advice for sick children primarily through pediatrician phone calls. However, advancements in digital healthcare have introduced new avenues for information access.

What is a Medical API?

A medical API is a centralized database of medical data, such as:

* Drug interactions
* Common disease symptoms
* Treatment options

This data is accessible through APIs, allowing websites and apps to incorporate medical knowledge into their platforms.

Types of Medical APIs

* Diagnosis API: Allows users to input symptoms and receive potential diagnoses.
* Medicine API: Provides information on medications and their side effects.

Benefits of Medical APIs

* Real-time access to medical information
* Improved patient care
* Increased efficiency in healthcare delivery

Azure Storage and the Diagnosis API

The Diagnosis API is hosted on Azure Storage, which uses TLS 1.2 for secure data transfer. The API supports CORS to enable interaction between client-side code and the API.

HTTP Methods for the Diagnosis API

* GET: Retrieve data without sending data in the request body.
* POST: Send data in the request body for specific actions.

JSON Support

The Diagnosis API uses JSON as the data format for requests and responses.

API Endpoints

* Diagnosis API URL: https://diagnosisapi.azurewebsites.net
* Endpoint for retrieving diagnoses: /api/DDxItems