The Design And Implementation Of A Radiology Information System

Gerald R. Edelstein; Alan S. Baker; Bernard J. Ostrum

doi:10.1117/12.957141

6 July 1979 The Design And Implementation Of A Radiology Information System

Gerald R. Edelstein, Alan S. Baker, Bernard J. Ostrum

Proceedings Volume 0173, Application of Optical Instrumentation in Medicine VII; (1979) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.957141
Event: Application of Optical Instrumentation in Medicine VII, 1979, Toronto, Canada

Abstract

An evaluation of information flow within the radiology department revealed efficient and accurate techniques for information aquisition but little ability to analyze and disseminate the information. A computer was aquired to replace an obsolete card access system for filing patient x-ray numbers. The computer, while costing about the same as a replacement card system, enabled the acquisition of patient information and its distribution throughout the department. The system was adapted to existing procedures and personnel, causing a minimum of disruption in department operations. The system is capable of billing, reporting and generating statistical reports through the use of simple filing and sorting programs. These programs were developed in-house at a lower cost and have more flexibility than limited packaged programs. Adding an 80 megabyte disk to the system's original three 2.5 megabyte disks and expanding the computer memory to 96K words from 32K, has enabled other departments in the hospital to utilize the system. Other clinical applications in radiation therapy, nuclear medicine and information imaging have been considered. With the increasing utilization of computers in radiology, an understanding of computer capabilities as well as their applications to multiple tasks are important in reducing costs and improving patient care. The development of an in-house system has been a valuable learning experience.

Citation Download Citation

Gerald R. Edelstein, Alan S. Baker, and Bernard J. Ostrum "The Design And Implementation Of A Radiology Information System", Proc. SPIE 0173, Application of Optical Instrumentation in Medicine VII, (6 July 1979); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.957141

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available

Members: $17.00

Non-members: $21.00 ADD TO CART

PROCEEDINGS
5 PAGES

DOWNLOAD PAPER SAVE TO MY LIBRARY

GET CITATION

RIGHTS & PERMISSIONS

Get copyright permission Get copyright permission on Copyright Marketplace

KEYWORDS

Computing systems

Radiology

X-rays

Medicine

Optical instrument design

Printing

Nuclear medicine

Show All Keywords

Keywords/Phrases

Search In:

Publication Years