PACS integration and work flow.

This article discusses integrating picture archiving and communication systems (PALS), radiology information systems (RIS) and other information technologies to improve radiology department workflow.After completing this article, readers should be able to:* Describe recent trends in PALS.* Understan...

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:Radiologic Technology Vol. 75; no. 5; pp. 367 - 381
Main Author: Gater L
Format: algorithm CEU exam questions review tables/charts Journal Article
Published: American Society of Radiologic Technologists May/Jun2004
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost
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Summary:This article discusses integrating picture archiving and communication systems (PALS), radiology information systems (RIS) and other information technologies to improve radiology department workflow.After completing this article, readers should be able to:* Describe recent trends in PALS.* Understand the value of a fully integrated PALS network.* Explain the application and potential of voice recognition technology.* Discuss how to leverage an integrated PALS to achieve maximum efficiency.