Published in:
01-12-2006
Patient Exam Data Reconciliation Tool
Authors:
Gloria Lobo-Stratton, Tyran Mercer, Raimund Polman
Published in:
Journal of Imaging Informatics in Medicine
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Special Issue 1/2006
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Abstract
Since the introduction of Picture Archiving and Communications Systems (PACS) into the medical radiology community, the efficiency and workflow of radiology departments adopting this technology has been improved to a degree much greater than initially anticipated. Although technological advances fuel efficiency and improve workflow, medical mistakes become prevalent as a result. This observation underscores the need for active measures by PACS quality assurance personnel to prevent human and machine errors from contributing to the total of avoidable medical errors, particularly in the area of diagnostic imaging.