> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.carelane.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Carelane Documentation

> Comprehensive documentation for the Carelane clinical research EDC platform

Carelane is a modern Electronic Data Capture (EDC) platform designed for clinical research. Built on HL7 FHIR standards, it streamlines study management, data collection, and regulatory compliance.

## Quick Start

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  <Card title="Account Setup" icon="user-plus" href="/getting-started/account-setup">
    Create your account and join your first organization.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Navigation Guide" icon="compass" href="/getting-started/navigation">
    Learn how to navigate the Carelane interface.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Roles & Permissions" icon="shield" href="/roles-permissions">
    Understand the role-based access control system.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Create a Study" icon="flask" href="/study-design/creating-studies">
    Set up your first clinical research study.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Core Features

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  <Card title="Study Design" icon="drafting-compass" href="/study-design">
    Configure studies, arms, objectives, and schedules of activities.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Site Management" icon="hospital" href="/sites-partners">
    Onboard sites through self-registration or manual setup.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Participant Tracking" icon="users" href="/participants">
    Manage enrollment, pathways, and participant status transitions.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Data Collection" icon="clipboard-list" href="/data-collection">
    Capture data through questionnaires and structured workflows.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Data Quality" icon="magnifying-glass" href="/data-quality">
    Raise and resolve queries to ensure data integrity.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Exports & Reports" icon="download" href="/exports-reports">
    Generate exports in FHIR JSON, CSV, and other formats.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Advanced Capabilities

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  <Card title="AI Features" icon="wand-magic-sparkles" href="/ai-features">
    AI-powered study creation, conversational assistance, and smart orchestration.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Templates" icon="copy" href="/templates">
    Create reusable questionnaires, workflows, and participant pathways.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Public Features" icon="globe" href="/public-features">
    Public study information hubs and participant self-registration portals.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Security & Compliance" icon="lock" href="/security-compliance">
    Data security, audit trails, and regulatory compliance features.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Platform Overview

Carelane is organized around these key concepts:

| Concept           | Description                                                                         |
| ----------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Organization**  | A workspace containing studies, templates, and team members                         |
| **Study**         | A clinical research study with sites, participants, and data collection instruments |
| **Site**          | A research location where participants are enrolled and data is collected           |
| **Participant**   | A research subject progressing through a defined pathway                            |
| **Questionnaire** | A data collection form (CRF) for capturing participant information                  |
| **Workflow**      | A sequence of tasks for site onboarding or operational processes                    |
| **Pathway**       | A schedule of activities defining the participant journey                           |

<Note>
  Carelane uses HL7 FHIR R5 as its underlying data model. All clinical data is stored as FHIR resources, enabling interoperability with other healthcare systems.
</Note>