A picture archiving and communication system(PACS), would be my technology of choice in this situation. (Hoyt, 2014, p. 440) This PACS system would need to a web based PACS system, in order for it to be able to be reviewed anywhere. A web based PACS system, is an application that uses different web technologies in a very open manner, regardless of the type of system the user uses. (Hoyt, 2014, p. 446)
If the hospital system that completed the mammogram for the patient, utilized this PACS based web system. This would allow the primary care provider, to send the images to his colleague, provided the patient consents to the release of these images.
• Location- Web based allowing immediate access to the other providers once the images are received, and a request is sent to the other provider to view.
• Cost-Initial cost to the facility for software. No cost to other facilities, as the information can be …show more content…
Providers are able to review the images from anywhere. This could also allow a specialist to review images sooner, so that the patient can receive the care that is needed. The specialty provider may see something different than the other provider, and if able can get the patient in sooner to see them.
Disadvantages of the use of a PACS web based system As with any web based system, there could be concern of the images being distributed to the wrong place. There could be internet issues, thus allowing for the images not to be seen.
Overall, I do believe that a web based PACS system, is the appropriate method for this scenario. The primary care provider will be able to share the images with his colleague via the web, providing the patient consents. This will allow for a different opinion of the images, and the patient receiving a diagnosis sooner. This will allow for the patient to receive care they need
If the hospital system that completed the mammogram for the patient, utilized this PACS based web system. This would allow the primary care provider, to send the images to his colleague, provided the patient consents to the release of these images.
• Location- Web based allowing immediate access to the other providers once the images are received, and a request is sent to the other provider to view.
• Cost-Initial cost to the facility for software. No cost to other facilities, as the information can be …show more content…
Providers are able to review the images from anywhere. This could also allow a specialist to review images sooner, so that the patient can receive the care that is needed. The specialty provider may see something different than the other provider, and if able can get the patient in sooner to see them.
Disadvantages of the use of a PACS web based system As with any web based system, there could be concern of the images being distributed to the wrong place. There could be internet issues, thus allowing for the images not to be seen.
Overall, I do believe that a web based PACS system, is the appropriate method for this scenario. The primary care provider will be able to share the images with his colleague via the web, providing the patient consents. This will allow for a different opinion of the images, and the patient receiving a diagnosis sooner. This will allow for the patient to receive care they need