MAINTAINING EFFICIENCY IN A SATELLITE RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENT

In this paper the organisation of a radiology satellite department is described. In the satellite department only bucky examinations are per formed, thus avoiding the need for the duplication of sophisticated ma terial and specialized staff. The satellite department maintains as ef ficient a service as the main radiology department. For this purpose a digital radiology system was chosen for the satellite department. Thi s system permits digital data to be sent to the main location. This re sults in a maximisation of the advantages of a two-location system as well as avoiding the need for patients' files to be moved between diff erent locations.