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Journal of Imaging Informatics in Medicine

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Integrating Patient Digital Photographs with Medical Imaging Examinations

Authors: Senthil Ramamurthy, Pamela Bhatti, Chesnal D. Arepalli, Mohamed Salama, James M. Provenzale, Srini Tridandapani

Published in: Journal of Imaging Informatics in Medicine | Issue 5/2013

Abstract

We introduce the concept, benefits, and general architecture for acquiring, storing, and displaying digital photographs along with medical imaging examinations. We also discuss a specific implementation built around an Android-based system for simultaneously acquiring digital photographs along with portable radiographs. By an innovative application of radiofrequency identification technology to radiographic cassettes, the system is able to maintain a tight relationship between these photographs and the radiographs within the picture archiving and communications system (PACS) environment. We provide a cost analysis demonstrating the economic feasibility of this technology. Since our architecture naturally integrates with patient identification methods, we also address patient privacy issues.

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Title: Integrating Patient Digital Photographs with Medical Imaging Examinations
Authors: Senthil Ramamurthy
Pamela Bhatti
Chesnal D. Arepalli
Mohamed Salama
James M. Provenzale
Srini Tridandapani
Publication date: 01-10-2013
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Imaging Informatics in Medicine / Issue 5/2013
Print ISSN: 2948-2925
Electronic ISSN: 2948-2933
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10278-013-9579-6

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