Introduction to digital medical image management: departmental concerns

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2012 Apr;198(4):746-53. doi: 10.2214/AJR.11.7389.

Abstract

Objective: The objective of this article is to provide an overview of the considerations that are faced when a film-based imaging department transitions to a filmless practice. Both departmental and enterprise issues will be discussed in the context of a single geographically confined campus.

Conclusion: A successful transition to a filmless practice results from applying imaging informatics principles and using established standard, appropriate change management practices, all coordinated by a team of representative stakeholders.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diagnostic Imaging*
  • Efficiency, Organizational
  • Humans
  • Medical Informatics Applications*
  • Planning Techniques
  • Quality Assurance, Health Care
  • Radiology Department, Hospital / organization & administration*
  • Radiology Information Systems / organization & administration*
  • Systems Integration
  • United States
  • X-Ray Film