---
title: "Get Json For FHIR Resource"
slug: "get-json-for-fhir-resource"
tags: ["FHIR", "resource", "JSON", "module"]
updated: 2024-04-04T15:49:31Z
published: 2024-04-04T15:49:31Z
canonical: "documentation.decisions.com/get-json-for-fhir-resource"
---

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# Get Json For FHIR Resource

| ## Step Details |
| --- |
| **Introduced in Version** | 4.0.0 |
| **Last Modified in Version** | 7.1.0 |
| **Location** | Integration > FHIR |

The **Get JSON for FHIR Resource** step outputs the Resource as a JSON formatted string.

### Prerequisites

This step requires the **FHIR Module** to be [installed](https://documentation.decisions.com/docs/installing-modules-decisions) before it will be available in the **Toolbox.**

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## Properties

#### Inputs

| Property | Description | Data Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FHIR Resource | The FHIR Resource. | FHIR Resource |

#### Outputs

| Property | Description | Data Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Output | The JSON string of the FHIR Resource. | String |

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## Example Inputs and Outputs

| FHIR Resource | Output |
| --- | --- |
| ReadResourceFromJson1_Output | {"resourceType":"Account","id":"example","text":{"status":"generated","div":"<div>[Put rendering here]</div>"}}" |
| Hello World | World |
| Hello World | Hello World |
| Hello World | EXCEPTION MESSAGE |
| Hello World | EXCEPTION MESSAGE |
| Null Value | No Output Present |
| Empty String | Empty String |

#### ![](https://cdn.document360.io/6ef8bcc1-6489-4486-9ad1-83acff7e5df0/Images/Documentation/Screenshot%202024-04-04%20114709.png)

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## Common Errors

### Value Cannot be Null

If the input field is not configured or mapped correctly, the step will cause an error. To correct this, ensure that a properly formatted FHIR Resource is mapped or that all fields are configured if selecting the **Build Data** mapping.

#### Exception Message:

```csharp
Exception Stack Trace: DecisionsFramework.Design.Flow.ErrorRunningFlowStep: Error running step Get Json For FHIRResource 1[GetJsonForFHIRResource] in flow [FHIR]: Value cannot be null. (Parameter 'target')
 ---> System.ArgumentNullException: Value cannot be null. (Parameter 'target'
 at DecisionsFramework.Utilities.Data.DataUtilities.SetValue(Object target, String path, Object value
 at DecisionsFramework.Design.Flow.Mapping.InputImpl.BuildDataInputMapping.GetInputValue(IDataConsumer consumer, FlowStateData currentData, DecisionsType expectedType, Boolean expectingArray, String valueName, Object parentObject, Boolean canBeNull
 at DecisionsFramework.Design.Flow.FlowStep.BuildMappingData(FlowStateData data
 at DecisionsFramework.Design.Flow.FlowStep.Start(String flowTrackingID, String stepTrackingID, FlowStateData data, AbstractFlowTrackingData trackingData, RunningStepData currentStepData)
   --- End of inner exception stack trace ---
```

## Related

- [Get Json For FHIR Bundle](/get-json-for-fhir-bundle.md)
- [Get Json For FHIR Object](/get-json-for-fhir-object.md)
- [Read Resource From Json](/read-resource-from-json.md)