PACS: A Guide to the Digital Revolution is a textbook of modern information sciences that fills an incredible need in a blossoming field of radiology. The emphasis is on a review of technological developments associated with the transition of radiology departments to filmless environments. Each chapter addresses the key topics in current literature with regard to the generation, transfer, interpretation and distribution of images to the medical enterprise. As leaders in the field of computerized medical imaging, the editors and contributors provide insight into emerging technologies for physicians, administrators, and other interested groups. As health care organizations throughout the world begin to generate filmless implementation strategies, this exhaustive review will prove a vital aid to leaders in the development of health care.
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I. Introductory Concepts: Introduction. Financial Modeling. II. Computing Fundamentals: Computing Fundamentals. Networking Fundamentals. DICOM. III. Advanced Imaging Technology: Image Acquisition. Image Workflow. Workstations. Storage and Archives. Image Compression. Voice Recognition. Enterprise Imaging. Teleradiology. IV. Future Opportunities: Legal Issues and Formal Policies. Research and Education. Medical Utilization and Management.
