PACS (picture archiving and communication systems): filmless radiology

Authors
Strickland, NH
Citation
Nh. Strickland, PACS (picture archiving and communication systems): filmless radiology, ARCH DIS CH, 83(1), 2000, pp. 82-86
Citations number
9
Categorie Soggetti
Pediatrics,"Medical Research General Topics
Journal title
ARCHIVES OF DISEASE IN CHILDHOOD
ISSN journal
00039888 → ACNP
Volume
83
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
82 - 86
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-9888(200007)83:1<82:P(AACS>2.0.ZU;2-0
Abstract
A picture archiving and communication system (PACS) is a computerised means of replacing the roles of conventional radiological film. This review desc ribes the Hammersmith PACS, and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of PACS systems.