Pacs: Part Of An Integrated Communications System

Abstract

The Department of Radiology at the University of North Carolina -Chapel Hill (UNC) has developed the concept for an integrated picture archiving and communications system. A communications network has been installed, and computer facilities are being interfaced within radiology areas. Other projects include the establishment of a computer simulation model of departmental operations and assembly of a limited picture archival and communication system (PACS) beginning with the CT andNMR Modalities.While this approach may provide immediate clinical benefits, the initial thrust has been towards evaluation of prototype systems with flexibility for modifications.PACS operational parameters are being studied for their acceptability in support of radiology clinical services.The goal is to provide objective operational data as a basis for planning system improvements.

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“…The importance of inclusion of comparison examinations in PACS displays, 79 integration of radiology reporting systems, 80 and integration into clinical workflow, 81 were all mentioned. Examples of PACS at several institutions 82 , 83 were described along with cost-benefit implications. 84 Concepts in perception were also presented.…”