Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine · 2001 · 14 citations · 3 references
MedicineHealth InformaticsRadiologyDiagnostic ImagingDiagnostic RadiologyDigital ImagingDiagnostic Imaging SystemsMedical ImagingMedical Imaging Information SystemsPicture Archiving And Communication SystemsRadiographic ImagingRadiology Information SystemsImage ArchivingImage DisplayPacs AdministrationPacs ArchitecturePicture Archiving SystemsPicture Archiving Systems WorkflowX-ray Imaging Systems
Computers are invading all areas of our lives. Over the next few years there will be major changes in radiology departments around the UK. The invading system is known as PACS (picture archive computer/communication systems). These PACS allow X-rays and other diagnostic images to be captured, distributed and stored in a digital format viewable on computer screens around the hospital. This paper offers a simple explanation of what PACS is and how it works, a discussion of the advantages and pitfalls, and lessons for clinicians learnt from the procurement of our own system.
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