Implementing PACS requires some consideration of the radiology ordering process. An online ordering referral system has its advantages -- the elimination of paperwork, streamlined ordering, and quicker exam times. But the implementation does require some finesse, according to Pauric Greenan, PACS project coordinator at Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore in Ireland.
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Implementing PACS requires some consideration of the radiology ordering process. An online ordering referral system has its advantages -- the elimination of paperwork, streamlined ordering, and quicker exam times. But implementation does require some finesse, according to Pauric Greenan, PACS project coordinator at Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore in Ireland.
In an AuntMinnie.com exclusive, Greenan offers advice on making the switch from card-based ordering to an electronic ordering system. Improved PACS/RIS integration can be achieved with such a system, he enthuses. However, going online has its challenges, such as a loss of clinical detail in addition to security issues. To read more of Greenan’s article, click here, or visit the RIS Digital Community.
In other news, advanced visualization technologies are proving beneficial for both clinicians and patients. In a two-part white paper, Dr. Stefano Ciatti and colleagues from Prato, Italy, examined the psychological impact of 3-D ultrasound on pregnant women. They found that the direct understanding of 3-D pictures forges a trusting relationship between the doctor and the expectant mother, offering both a sense of reassurance. Go here for part one, and here for part two.
