Report Output Overview

Once the search has been specified, and the report contents defined, the next stage is to choose the report output.

Select the drop down arrow to access the list:

 

• View (Default)
  On-screen summary of search results. Initially only registration details display, double click the patient name to view more details.
  The display can be sorted by column heading. You cannot print directly from this screen.
  See - View.
• Count
  This shows the total numbers of patients found in the search, and number of records for each entity.
  If a combination search is made of, for example, BP and Weight, the patients found in each category display. There is no print option.
  See - Count.
• Summary Report  
  Initially displays on-screen and gives one line of registration information per patient found in the search.
  No clinical information or addresses display.
  See - Summary Report.
• Detailed Report  
  Initially displays on-screen and contains all registration and report details.
  This report type should only be selected if very detailed information is required.
  
  See - Detailed Report.
• Standard Report
  This report is generally the most appropriate one when additional clinical information or patient addresses are required.
  Initially displays on-screen and shows one line of basic registration information plus all the selections details.
  See - Standard Report.
• Age/Sex Report
  Initially displays on-screen, this provides a count by age / sex.
  The age ranges can be changed by selecting Age Bands from the Maintenance menu.
  See - Age / Sex Report.
• Export Data
  Data can be exported as either .DBF or .CSV.
  See - Export Data, Excel - Import TXT File and Excel - Pivot Table.

The report format can be further altered using the Options button (except View and Count). The reports are normally sorted alphabetically by surname.

Additional Options

Save the Output as a Group

To save the search results as a group, double click in Group Output, enter a group name and description. The group of patients can be used later, to view the clinical record or generate recalls, for example.

Report on Last Search

If you want to change the output of a report you have just run, update the output option, select File from the menu, followed by Report on last search.

This presents the report in a different format, without the need to regenerate.