A technology that stores radiological images digitally.
How is it used?
Healthcare professionals can call up images (standard x-ray, CT scan, MRI, ultrasound, etc.) on high-resolution computer screens and share images over distances through computer networks.
What are the advantages?Decrease in time spent for many people involved – physicians, patients, patients' families and friends
Facilitates a quicker turn-around from the time when the images are captured to when an evaluation from the radiologist reaches the patient's primary care provider.
In short, the image reaches the desk of the radiologist in a very fast speed.
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