Network of fully integrated multispecialty hospital imaging systems

Ruth E. Dayhoff M.D.; Peter M. Kuzmak

doi:10.1117/12.174344

15 May 1994 Network of fully integrated multispecialty hospital imaging systems

Ruth E. Dayhoff M.D., Peter M. Kuzmak

Proceedings Volume 2165, Medical Imaging 1994: PACS: Design and Evaluation; (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.174344
Event: Medical Imaging 1994, 1994, Newport Beach, CA, United States

Abstract

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) DHCP Imaging System records clinically significant diagnostic images selected by medical specialists in a variety of departments, including radiology, cardiology, gastroenterology, pathology, dermatology, hematology, surgery, podiatry, dental clinic, and emergency room. These images are displayed on workstations located throughout a medical center. All images are managed by the VA's hospital information system, allowing integrated displays of text and image data across medical specialties. Clinicians can view screens of `thumbnail' images for all studies or procedures performed on a selected patient. Two VA medical centers currently have DHCP Imaging Systems installed, and others are planned. All VA medical centers and other VA facilities are connected by a wide area packet-switched network. The VA's electronic mail software has been modified to allow inclusion of binary data such as images in addition to the traditional text data. Testing of this multimedia electronic mail system is underway for medical teleconsultation.

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Ruth E. Dayhoff M.D. and Peter M. Kuzmak "Network of fully integrated multispecialty hospital imaging systems", Proc. SPIE 2165, Medical Imaging 1994: PACS: Design and Evaluation, (15 May 1994); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.174344

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