DATABASE OF DIAGNOSTIC IMAGES IN HOSPITAL INTEGRATED PICTURE ARCHIVING AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

Abstract

Implementation of database management system in clinical open-architecture Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) is discussed. Standardization of communication protocols and file formats permit the equipment of various vendors to be linked. Main functions of the database management system at two levels of the system are introduced. Clinical experiences show three main advantages which cause an increasing interest in this concept. Access time, computer-assisted diagnosis, and cost-effectiveness are parameters describing the system efficiency.