If you rebuild MST, what version should you export patients on to import them?

• A. First version
• B. Same version
• C. Different version
• D. Any version

Answer: (B)

Version compatibility between export and import is what this is about. The data format and field definitions for patient records are tied to a specific release. When you rebuild MST, the way data is stored and the rules for importing it can change. Exporting on the same version you plan to import into ensures the schema, codes, and field mappings line up exactly, so the import goes smoothly and you don’t lose or misinterpret information. If you export on a different version, you risk missing fields, mismatched data types, or import errors. So, exporting patients on the same version gives you the safest, most reliable transfer. If you must bridge versions, you’d look to migration steps, but sticking to the same version is the recommended approach.