What Imaging Tech Does Your Radiology Department Need?

Technology continues penetrating the healthcare sphere, providing physicians with comprehensive solutions able to improve patient care.Radiologists, in particular may  choose from a wealth of imaging systems to store and share images:1. Picture archiving and communication systems (PACS);2. Radiology information systems (RIS);3. Hospital information systems (HIS).Their combinations are also able to enhance  the workflow and productivity within the department:1. RIS + HIS;2. PACS + HIS;3. PACS + RIS + PACS.However, there are no perfect systems — each of them needs adjustments, for example additional features or integration with third-party software.Thus, before pumping money into an imaging solution, it ’s paramount to consider all possible pros and cons.Read the full article  here to find out how to address the challenges of integrating stand-alone imaging systems.

Source: radRounds - October 17, 2017 Category: Radiology Authors: Yana Yelina Source Type: blogs