Digital imaging (digital image intensifier radiography, storage phosph
or/selenium radiography) is increasingly becoming commonplace in radio
logy departments for diagnostic purposes. Despite 10 years of experien
ce, the advantages and disadvantages of those methods are still heavil
y discussed among users, financiers and prescribers. This paper is to
offer additional arguments for a thorough and objective discussion. No
further comments or interpretations have been added to this paper. Th
is paper consists of two main parts, A and B. The first part deals wit
h the results of a user survey, the other part presents the results, i
.e. statements, of a consensus conference.