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PACS - Integration with RIS |
When PACS is integrated into the RIS it becomes driven by the RIS workflow. This means that all the radiology functionality is delivered to the various end users in a single user interface.
There is no longer the need to alternate between systems to manage a patient exam-from scheduling through to the final radiologist sign-off and billing.
When an exam request is entered into the RIS, the patient information is automatically available at the modality. There is therefore less risk of inaccurate data being entered during each examination and significantly reduces the time that a PACS administrator needs to spend correcting mistakes.
Billing accuracy is also improved, efficiency is enhanced, and historical study information is available with future examinations.
The ultimate beneficiary of a successful RIS PACS integration is the patient.
Pro Med assures that patient information is accurately matched with imaging data:
- the PACS can automatically present relevant prior examinations for that patient with the current study
- information richness is improved because radiologists have both clinical data and imaging data as they read a study and render a diagnosis
- when this information is at a radiologist's fingertips, findings can be determined more quickly and results can be delivered to the referring physician sooner
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