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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian J Radiol Imaging 2010; 20(01): 2-5
DOI: 10.4103/0971-3026.59743
Computers in Radiology

Practical issues in picture archiving and communication system and networking

Authors

  • Arjun Kalyanpur

    Chief Radiologist, Teleradiology Solutions, Bangalore, India

  • Jasbir Singh

    Chief Radiologist, Teleradiology Solutions, Bangalore, India

  • Ricky Bedi

    Chief Radiologist, Teleradiology Solutions, Bangalore, India
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Abstract

Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) is a key workflow tool in the functioning of radiology departments worldwide, today, and its utilization is rapidly growing in India. The key challenges in PACS implementation are related to vendor and feature selection, integration with the existing HIS, user training, maintenance and scalability to meet increasing demands. Additionally, the networking requirements that PACS imposes on hospital networks are not insignificant. This article attempts to review these issues from the standpoint of what a prospective or new user needs to know.

Keywords

Computers - networks - picture archiving and communication system - teleradiology


Publication History

Article published online:
02 August 2021

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