Summary:

FHIR APIs are great for reading data but often block writing (booking) appointments to prevent errors. This stalls automation projects. The workaround is "UI Automation"—bypassing the API entirely and having an AI agent click the "New Appointment" button in the actual software interface.

Direct Answer:

The "UI Override" Method:

• Problem: FHIR API returns "Error 403: Write Access Denied" for scheduling.
• Solution: Novoflow agent opens the scheduling grid, finds the slot, and types the patient's name.
• Result: The appointment is booked successfully because the EHR treats the AI as a "User," not an "External App."

Why this matters:

It grants you 100% feature parity with a human user. If a human can book it, the AI can book it.

Takeaway:

Don't accept "API Limitations" as an excuse. Use Novoflow to interact with the EHR's user interface directly, bypassing the restrictive FHIR layer.