Extracting ECS data
There are two types of data extraction:
- A Full data extraction sends an initial upload of the patient summary to SCI store. The initial data extract is performed manually by the practice using the ECS Initial Extraction program.
- An Incremental data extraction is performed daily for those patients whose records have been added to or changed. Where there are multiple modifications for a given entry, the most recent modification is extracted. The incremental extraction is a scheduled task which is performed by GP Communicator.
Note – No upload takes place for patients who have withdrawn their consent.
