Case Studies

Case studies are a useful way to find out how organisations use the e-GIF and get the benefits of implementing interoperable solutions and developing and using common standards and specifications.

The following examples were provided by the 2006 BCS Professional Awards e-GIF medallists:

The Openscotland Information Age Framework (OSIAF) incorporates and extends the e-GIF. There is a collection of OSIAF case studies at www.scotland.gov.uk/osiafcasestudies. The topics covered include (Dec 06):

Data Sharing and Standards Framework: Single Shared Assessment
National Clinical Dataset Development Programme
National Clinical Dataset Development Programme
GP Data Exchange System (GPEX)
National Performance Management Framework
Money Advice Statistical Monitoring Framework
Banff and Buchan Interoperability Project

Other case studies:

From XML to Schema

We’re always keen to add new records of e-GIF experience on this web site. Please submit a case study for consideration for inclusion. Send in your material to eGIF@ncc.co.uk

The template at www.scotland.gov.uk/osiafcasestudies
could be a useful starting point if you don’t already have a standard format.