title: An image management and communications (IMAC) system for radiology.
abstract: Managing x-ray films is a difficult problem in a hospital. Advances in digital imaging, high speed networks and high fidelity displays make it possible to develop an image management and communication system for a hospital. As many of the technical problems are solved, many operational problems remain. Experience with a prototype installation became the basis for a much more comprehensive implementation of a fully digital filmless imaging support system in a number of hospitals. The use of IMAC technology will bring about profound changes in the radiology community; physicians, administrators, manufactures of imaging systems and the users of radiology service, the patients.
authors: Department of Radiology, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, D.C. 20007.
authors: S K
authors: SK
authors: Mun
authors: L T
authors: LT
authors: Goeringer
mesh_terms: D000046:Academic Medical Centers; D003195:Computer Communication Networks; D003199:Computer Systems; D004219:District of Columbia; D006801:Humans; D011873:Radiology Information Systems