All About Digital Radiography Systems

It is a form of radiography that uses x-ray sensitive plates to capture data during the patient’s examination directly. The data is then immediately transferred to the computer system without the use of a standard cassette. The digital radiology system is a field of medicine with a very particular interest in PACS software.

PACS

PACS means Picture Archive and Communication System. The digital radiology system tends to store large image files in routine for treating and diagnosing their patients. Therefore, there is a need for PACS software, which is a medical imaging technology used to store diagnostic imaging data and other relevant files. The PACS software replaces the use of a hard copy of medical images. The software has three primary uses:

·         Hard copy replacement.

·         Remote access

·         Radiology workflow management

In PACS software, you can store standard 2D images along with 3D models. One can quickly search through information and then retrieve pictures at will. The PACS software provides the electronic platform for radiology images interfacing with medical automation systems such as Hospital Information System (HIS), Radiology Information System (RIS system), etc.

RIS 

The RIS stands for Radiology Information System. The RIS system is a software solution for digital radiology system and can track radiology imaging orders and billing information. The RIS system includes functions like:

·  Patient scheduling: An RIS can track a patient’s entire workflow within the digital radiology systems. The system allows us to make appointments for both inpatients and outpatients.

·       Reporting results: The RIS system can generate reports statistically for a single patient     or  group of patients.

·        Billing: The RIS system provides detailed financial records and electronic process payments.

·      Image Tracking: The digital radiology systems providers use RIS to track individual   images and their related data.

The RIS system complements PACS software and is widely adopted. These RIS-PACS systems draw its focus into the clinical workflow of the medical enterprise.  

Robust RIS system includes reliable protection to keep unauthorized viewers away from the patient information. Without a RIS system, it becomes difficult to keep track of each patient’s progress that is from diagnosis to cure and saves valuable time accordingly.


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