The capability to seamlessly share image data between hospitals or imaging facilities has not kept pace with the current advances in digital medical imaging. Transportation of patient film jackets between institutions/facilities by patients or couriers has given way to physical exchange of disposable media (CDs, DVDs, paper reports) by patients.
While CDs were initially hailed as a technical innovation over film, their value as a film substitute has rapidly diminished by clinicians and radiologists. Inconsistent use of standards, poorly designed software/user interfaces and inability to readily import and match foreign media into PACS are commonly cited for disappointing experiences with CDs in clinical practice. Secure and reliable network transport of imaging studies between disparate facilities is considered the next natural evolutionary step in providing a comprehensive historic patient imaging record to any PACS workstation.
In this session, panelists will discuss the technical challenges of image sharing and potential vendor solutions that are currently available including the plans for the RSNA/NIBIB imaging sharing demonstration. Portions of the session will be devoted to encouraging audience participants to engage the panel of experts in lively discussion on these controversial topics. |
Faculty:
David A. Clunie, MD; RadPharm
Keith J. Dreyer, DO, PhD; Massachusetts General Hospital
Bradley J. Erickson, MD, PhD, FSIIM; Mayo Clinic, Rochester
David S. Mendelson, MD; The Mount Sinai Hospital
Vendors:
Mitchell Goldburgh, VP; InSite One, Inc.
Tyler Harris; NovaRad Corp. |