Prefetch algorithm, better at catching priors, may reduce legal exposure
Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, have developed a strategy for prefetching relevant prior images with almost perfect accuracy, a step they believe can improve their interpretations and may reduce their legal liability for missed diagnoses.
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Reducing paperwork and data entry makes filmless imaging even faster
Adding modality work list management to a filmless imaging department cut the CT transmission error rate in half, mostly through the elimination of data entry mistakes by technologists, according to a study presented Monday at the SCAR meeting.
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Workstation integrates digital dictation with automatic patient data queries
A new radiology workstation that integrates digital dictation with information retrieval technology will facilitate information transfer and improve workflow, said researchers at the SCAR meeting.
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In academia at least, PACS may not improve report turnaround
The operational efficiency benefits of a PACS solution to radiology departments compared to film environments are well known.
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Cost justification may loosen purse strings of enterprises considering PACS installation
The use of PACS implies better patient care, but if that's not enough to convince those who control the purse strings, cost savings generated by PACS should, a leader in the field told attendees at the SCAR meeting.
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Choosing the right consultant can make or break a PACS installation
Because the choice of a consultant can make or break a PACS installation, it is essential to make the choice carefully, cautioned a PACS expert during a presentation at the SCAR meeting.
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Nicholas Hangiandreou, Ph.D., and Steven G. Langer, Ph.D., announce awards for scientific posters following SCAR's reception at the Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.
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When will vendors ever learn that radiologists don't use stethoscopes and that pictures of someone's barium enema on the cover of promotional literature don't cut it?
