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Improvement in Quality and Performance

The use of an integrated RIS-PACS means a quantum leap forward in the work of the radiology department as a whole at KFMC. All patient data is made available in a clearly organized way and data security is maximized.
System convenience allows user doctors and staff members to concentrate fully on the patient.
Shorter waiting times and hence earlier treatment appointments are pleasing aspects of progress for patients. Due to the integrated RIS-PACS not only are costs reduced, it is a major step toward efficient patient care.

Radiology Information System (RIS)

Conventionally speaking, a RIS is a workflow-oriented patient data management system that accompanies and documents patient throughput within a radiology department by providing electronic support. The system also handles reporting and monitoring.


Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS)

The purpose of a PACS is the transfer of digital image data and safe storage, distribution, and processing. Reporting on digital image data is performed at reporting stations with appropriately high-quality monitors that are linked to the archive system.

Full integration of RIS and PACS

Appointment

Appoint-
-ment

Appointment inquiries for inpatients reach Radiology by fully electronic means.

Examination

Examina-
-tion

Images are generated at the appropriate radiography unit. Radiation dose is automatically documented by DICOM MPPS.

Archiving

Archiving

State-of-the-art storage technology for extremely fast image access, data security and future-proof capability.

Reporting

Reporting

All images are always available at every workplace "on demand". Speech recognition and 3D processing support the reporting procedure. The report is dictated into the computer direct via a microphone.

 

Speech recognition

Speech recognition

A typist will only have to check and correct a report and send it back to the radiologist for approval.

Approval

Approval

Reports can be approved very quickly.

Image distribution

Image distribution

Images and reports are available to clinicians on the network (WEB browser) at any time.

Demonstration

Demonstra-
-tion

Clinical conferences are now performed using videos and beamers.