## createReference() function

Creates a reference resource.

**Signature:**

```typescript
export declare function createReference<T extends Resource>(resource: T): Reference<T> & {
    reference: string;
};
```

## Parameters

| Parameter | Type | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| resource | T | The FHIR resource. |

**Returns:**

Reference<T> & { reference: string; }

A reference resource.