title: PACS (picture archiving and communication systems): filmless radiology.
abstract: A picture archiving and communication system (PACS) is a computerised means of replacing the roles of conventional radiological film. This review describes the Hammersmith PACS, and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of PACS systems.
authors.affiliation: Hammersmith Hospital, Department of Imaging, Du Cane Road, London W12 0NN, UK. n.lovatt@ac.ic.uk n.lovatt@ac.ic.uk
authors.forename: N H
authors.initials: NH
authors.lastname: Strickland
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D011873:Radiology Information Systems