Radiology: A Communications View

David C. Simen; Andrew B. Sherman; Stephen A. Edelstein

doi:10.1117/12.975460

12 June 1986 Radiology: A Communications View

David C. Simen, Andrew B. Sherman, Stephen A. Edelstein

Proceedings Volume 0626, Application of Optical Instrumentation in Medicine XIV and Picture Archiving and Communication Systems; (1986) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.975460
Event: Application of Optical Instrumentation in Medicine XIV and Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS IV) for Medical Applications, 1986, Newport Beach, CA, United States

Abstract

A diagnostic radiology department can be viewed as an information processor. The inputs to this processor are orders for studies, clinical histories, and requests for consultation. These inputs are used in conjunction with the database of prior studies to produce the required outputs -- images and diagnostic reports. Automating information transport in this environment will reduce costs and speed up the flow of information, to the benefit of the hospital, radiologists, attending physicians, and patients. This paper describes a "model" radiology department in terms of its internal and external communications. Using this model we present requirements for a system to manage radiological image and text data - a Radiology Operations System.

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David C. Simen, Andrew B. Sherman, and Stephen A. Edelstein "Radiology: A Communications View", Proc. SPIE 0626, Application of Optical Instrumentation in Medicine XIV and Picture Archiving and Communication Systems, (12 June 1986); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.975460

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