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You are participating in the customization and implementation of the radiology system (see ch.6). Define the data used in a radiology system that has to be kept for various purposes
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A Radiology Information System is a advanced database system that radiology medical professionals use to keep track of patient data and the large amount of image files typically generated in the course of diagnosis and treatment of the patient.The data which used in radiology system are
PACS(Picture archiving and communication system)
PACS (picture archiving and communication system) is a medical imaging technology used primarily in healthcare organizations to securely store and digitally transmit electronic images and clinically-relevant report.
VNA(Vendor neutral archive)
A vendor neutral archive (VNA) is a technology that stores medical images in a standard format and interface, making them accessible to healthcare professionals regardless of what proprietary system created the images.
▪ Storage and Tracking of Documents and Images
Radiology practices are unique in the large amounts of documents, they typically generate in the course of treating patients.
▪ Interactive Documents
Helps to enable specific data, which consist of all the information related to to treatment.
▪ Results Reporting and Delivery
▪ Material management
▪ Medical billing