Image Management and Communication
Liam J Caffery, Sim Lawrence · Studies in health technology and informatics · 2010
This chapter gives an educational overview of: * various digital imaging technologies, systems and standards * key components of a Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) * advantages of a digital medical imaging service over a film-based service * standards used in PACS * how PACS integrates with an image-enabled electronic health record * future trends in digital imaging.