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PACS-RIS interconnection: results of a feasibility study

S Bergström1, G Karner

  • 1SECTRA AB, Linköping, Sweden.

Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine
|May 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

A unified information system is essential for radiology departments, integrating all data. Separate picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) and radiology information systems (RIS) are not ideal.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Informatics
  • Radiology Information Systems

Background:

  • Current radiology departments utilize separate systems for image archiving and patient data management.
  • The integration of Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) and Radiology Information Systems (RIS) is a common challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define the components of a comprehensive information system for small to medium-sized radiology departments.
  • To investigate the feasibility and natural integration of PACS and RIS.

Main Methods:

  • A study was conducted on behalf of the Swedish National Board of Development.
  • Analysis of existing information system structures in radiology departments.

Main Results:

  • A natural interface between PACS and RIS does not exist.
  • A single, integrated information system is recommended over separate PACS and RIS.

Conclusions:

  • Radiology departments require a unified information system for optimal efficiency.
  • Designing a single system is superior to maintaining separate PACS and RIS components.

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