Title :
Image management and communications for radiology
Author :
Mun, Seong K. ; Freedman, Matthew ; Kapur, Rajiv
Author_Institution :
Georgetown Univ. Med. Center, Washington, DC, USA
fDate :
3/1/1993 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The authors address radiology image management and communication systems (IMAC) in the context of hospital-wide patient care activities. Some features of radiology imaging operations are discussed along with a specific example of the image capable network now under development at Georgetown University Medical Center. Some detail and specific data on operational aspects of radiology service within a hospital are also described.<>
Keywords :
PACS; radiology; Georgetown University Medical Center; hospital-wide patient care activities; image capable network; radiology image management/communication system; radiology service operational aspects; Biomedical imaging; Costs; Health information management; Hospitals; Laboratories; Management information systems; Medical services; Radio spectrum management; Radiology; X-ray imaging;
Journal_Title :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, IEEE
