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# Overview

PKB provides a range of HL7-supported endpoints that support both testing and production

# [Sandbox](https://wiki.patientsknowbest.com/space/api/4402970687/PKB+Sandbox+(HL7)) (Testing)

PKB provides a Sandbox on a Public connection to support the testing/development activity of customers and partners using the PKB APIs.

Connectivity details for the PKB Sandbox environment can be found on the [PKB Sandbox](https://wiki.patientsknowbest.com/space/api/4402970687/PKB+Sandbox+(HL7)) page

# Production

PKB has three different HL7-supported Production endpoints, and customers/partners will be required to connect to the correct one depending on the nature of their PKB activity.

## [UK](https://wiki.hub.patientsknowbest.com/wiki/spaces/api/pages/4403494972)

- PKB support both a [Public](https://wiki.patientsknowbest.com/space/api/4440883201/PKB+Production+UK+(HL7)+Public) and [HSCN](https://wiki.patientsknowbest.com/space/api/4403494972/PKB+Production+UK+(HL7)#HSCN) connection on this endpoint, customers will be asked to choose which one they intend to use.
- Intended for integrations where the patients are being cared for within the UK.

## [EU](https://wiki.hub.patientsknowbest.com/wiki/spaces/api/pages/4403331109)

- Intended for integrations where the patients are being cared for outside of the UK.

## [EDU](https://wiki.hub.patientsknowbest.com/wiki/spaces/api/pages/4403658822)

- Intended for integrations where PKB is being used as an educational tool.

## [PKB Sandbox (HL7)](https://wiki.hub.patientsknowbest.com/wiki/spaces/api/pages/4402970687)


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