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DELETE
/
api
/
patients
/
:id
curl -X DELETE "https://api.saludya.com/api/patients/pat_1a2b3c4d5e6f" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json"

{
  "id": "pat_1a2b3c4d5e6f",
  "deleted": true,
  "deleted_at": "2024-03-06T17:00:00Z"
}

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This is a destructive operation that permanently removes Protected Health Information (PHI). Ensure you have proper authorization and consider data retention policies before deletion. This action is irreversible and logged for compliance.

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Path Parameters

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id
string
required
Unique patient identifier (e.g., pat_1a2b3c4d5e6f)

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Query Parameters

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force
boolean
default:"false"
Force delete even if patient has associated appointments. If false, deletion will fail when active appointments exist.

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Response

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id
string
ID of the deleted patient
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deleted
boolean
Confirmation that the patient was deleted
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deleted_at
string
Timestamp when the patient was deleted
curl -X DELETE "https://api.saludya.com/api/patients/pat_1a2b3c4d5e6f" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json"

{
  "id": "pat_1a2b3c4d5e6f",
  "deleted": true,
  "deleted_at": "2024-03-06T17:00:00Z"
}

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Data Retention and Compliance

When a patient is deleted:
  • All PHI is permanently removed from active databases
  • Audit logs are retained for compliance (minimum 7 years per HIPAA)
  • Associated appointments may be anonymized rather than deleted
  • Billing records are retained per regulatory requirements
  • Backup data follows your organization’s retention policy
Consider implementing a “soft delete” or “archive” feature for your application to maintain data integrity while marking records as inactive. Contact support for information about data archival options.

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