Managing healthcare information using short message service (SMS) in wireless broadband networks

Jorge Documet; Sinchai Tsao; Luis Documet; Brent J. Liu; Zheng Zhou; Anika O. Joseph

doi:10.1117/12.710160

21 March 2007 Managing healthcare information using short message service (SMS) in wireless broadband networks

Jorge Documet, Sinchai Tsao, Luis Documet, Brent J. Liu, Zheng Zhou, Anika O. Joseph

Author Affiliations +

Proceedings Volume 6516, Medical Imaging 2007: PACS and Imaging Informatics; 65160T (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.710160
Event: Medical Imaging, 2007, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

Due to the ubiquity of cell phones, SMS (Short Message Service) has become an ideal means to wirelessly manage a Healthcare environment and in particular PACS (Picture Archival and Communications System) data. SMS is a flexible and mobile method for real-time access and control of Healthcare information systems such as HIS (Hospital Information System) or PACS. Unlike conventional wireless access methods, SMS' mobility is not limited by the presence of a WiFi network or any other localized signal. It provides a simple, reliable yet flexible method to communicate with an information system. In addition, SMS services are widely available for low costs from cellular phone service providers and allows for more mobility than other services such as wireless internet. This paper aims to describe a use case of SMS as a means of remotely communicating with a PACS server. Remote access to a PACS server and its Query-Retrieve services allows for a more convenient, flexible and streamlined radiology workflow. Wireless access methods such as SMS will increase dedicated PACS workstation availability for more specialized DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) workflow management. This implementation will address potential security, performance and cost issues of applying SMS as part of a healthcare information management system. This is in an effort to design a wireless communication system with optimal mobility and flexibility at minimum material and time costs.

Citation Download Citation

Jorge Documet, Sinchai Tsao, Luis Documet, Brent J. Liu, Zheng Zhou, and Anika O. Joseph "Managing healthcare information using short message service (SMS) in wireless broadband networks", Proc. SPIE 6516, Medical Imaging 2007: PACS and Imaging Informatics, 65160T (21 March 2007); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.710160

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

;

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available

Members: $17.00

Non-members: $21.00 ADD TO CART

PROCEEDINGS
8 PAGES

DOWNLOAD PAPER SAVE TO MY LIBRARY

GET CITATION

RIGHTS & PERMISSIONS

Get copyright permission Get copyright permission on Copyright Marketplace

KEYWORDS

Picture Archiving and Communication System

Diffractive optical elements

Medicine

Telecommunications

Personal digital assistants

Cell phones

C++

Show All Keywords

Keywords/Phrases

Search In:

Publication Years