IT Glossary FAQ
DICOM
DICOM (Digital Imaging Communication In Medicine)is a standard for handling, storing, printing and transmitting information in medical imaging. DICOM enables the integration of workstations, hardware, scanners and printers from multiple manufacturers into a PACS (picture archiving and communications systems) system.
PACS
PACS are computers or networks to store, retrieve, and distribute medical images. They replace hard-copy means of managing medical imaging and allows for better reporting and off-site viewing. PACS is most commonly stored and viewed in a DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) format.
Benefits of PACS include: more efficient use of storage and retrieval, improved management of workloads and faster turnaround times, more accurate patient data as well as avoiding the threat of double-reading. PACS can also be integrated into all medical imaging modalities.
Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
An EMR is a medical record in a digital format. An EMR typically acts as a practice management tool, allowing you to schedule appointments, write prescriptions, access patient data, claims processing, distribution of information to the labs and more.
Electronic Billing
An EMR is a medical record in a digital format. An EMR typically acts as a practice management tool, allowing you to schedule appointments, write prescriptions, access patient data, claims processing, distribution of information to the labs and more.
Teleradiology
Teleradiology is the electronic transmission of medical images from one location to another for the purpose of interpretation of consultation.
Radiology Information System (RIS)
An RIS is used by radiology departments to schedule and track patients on imaging equipment. It can also feature result reporting and iamge tracking capabilities.
IP Address
An IP Address (Internet Protocol Address) is simply a computer address and can be used to identify a specific computer. It is also used to communicate with other computer networks.
LAN
LAN (Local Area Network) is a computer network that covers a small geographic area such as a home or office.
