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All Picture Archiving and Communication Systems consist of four components. The first element is an imaging component that is used to handle data gathered from magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT) or X-rays. The second component of the PACS system is a secured network to transmit patient information. The third part consists of workstations across the hospital which allows the information to be reviewed and interpreted. The system's final component is its ability to store and index the images and reports created through it for easy access. These four elements combine to create financial and time saving advantages when compared to traditional film based images. It's far quicker to retrieve, supply and present the images on PACS. These images are also more accurate and impossible to lose in transit or degrade through use. They are cheaper to store and to distribute, and they can be displayed on multiple screens at the same time across a wide network of workstations. It can also be used by the radiology department to manage the workflow of patient exams. For the patient, a hospital with a Picture Archiving and Communication System can offer a quicker diagnosis. The diagnosis should be more accurate as it can be made by several specialists, who can communicate through the network by reading each other's reports and accessing each other's digital images. PACS system is available from all major medical imagining machine manufacturers, IT companies and independent software houses. Basic systems can be found online. They can be bought outright, rented or paid for on a per-study basis. The universal format for Picture Archiving and Communication Systems is DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine). Other documents can be scanned using standard IT formats like PDF (Portable Document Format), which is integrated into DICOM. The most modern systems use 3D rendering and can be integrated within the hospital's existing IT infrastructure. http://ww1.novarad.net/novapacs
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