Running a Download Program
Result batch files should be downloaded regularly to store new results ready for the practitioner to check. There are three options:
- Provide a 'shortcut' (icon) on the user's desktop, which runs the third-party download program. This may also be provided to allow manual downloads, as well as one of the following options.
- Set up a scheduler to automatically transfer the results at regular intervals. As this is most frequently a part of the download program it should be configured by the Investigations Results Provider during installation of the program. The Provider will be able to confirm this facility is available and provide assistance with configuring it for the Surgery's requirements. The Windows Scheduler may also be used, but again, must be setup by the Provider.
- Allow Clinical to run the program when a user selects the Investigations > Download option in Clinical. This method is infrequently used today and is included for legacy support.