Do Radiologists really have access to all the data anywhere and any time?

It is uncertain if radiologists are benefitting from this promise to receive all the RIS PACS data anywhere and any time.

It is common knowledge in the field of RIS PACS that any system should provide an all integrated seamless solution to the radiologist with basic functionality involving:

• Centralised worklist for the practice
• Soft copy reading
• High end 3D reconstruction
• Access to scanned documents
• Voice Recognition Reporting

This however does not secure that the radiologist has access to all the data. Making all the images available in the correct format at the right time and place is not as simple as it sounds. This process relies on DICOM and HL7 technology from a variety of vendors to really work. Pro Med’s large install base and experience with multi-modalities and vendors affords them the real skills to make the solution fully functional for the radiologist. Having access to the complete system from home is a fundamental part of practice efficiency. Expectations from hospitals and physicians have increased with new technology. Not all systems can offer this optimal solution.

Pro Med has utilised the electronic power of RIS and PACS to make improvements in the delivery of data to the radiologist. Their solution allows:

• Access to all billing codes fully integrated into the billing system
• Full workflow orientated communication with the radiographer
• Fully integrated ICD10 coding system
• Auto distribution of reports to the referring physicians via their preferred process; ie. fax, email, print
• Full home reporting through a fully web based system.