title: EuroPACS: a catalyst for PACS in Europe.
abstract: The EuroPACS organization and its intended role in PACS development in Europe is briefly described. EuroPACS was initiated at Braunlage FRG, August 1984. Its aim is to stimulate mutual contacts between various groups in Europe being active in the PACS field. Its main activities are: organization of EuroPACS conferences (once or twice per year), publication of a newsletter and organization of special sessions in larger congresses.
authors.affiliation: BAZIS, Leiden, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: A R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Bakker
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: de Valk
mesh_terms: D003195:Computer Communication Networks / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003199:Computer Systems / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005060:Europe; D006751:Hospital Information Systems / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007391:International Cooperation; D011873:Radiology Information Systems / Q000458:organization & administration*