Digital (R)Evolution in Radiology

The book describes the development of Digital Radiology and Networking (commonly named "PACS”) from the late eighties up to now and outlines future perspectives. It is intended for radiologists and all other physicians, as well as technicians, scientists, IT-experts, health care providers and health maintenance organisations. It gives the readers an easy, nonetheless comprehensive overview and also "how-to-do” guidance for their own activities when implementing a digital radiology system. The book is a synthesis of the editor’s own experience of ten years in planning and working with a fully digital, large scale radiology department and the contributions of internationally well known experts in the field of digital radiology. The book describes the present state of the art in digital radiology. It does not merely report single experiences, but the readers will benefit from the systematic recommendations given. The use of IT for the benefit of patients is documented as well as the medical and ethical implications. Special features • Planning a digital radiology department • Hard- and software components, including teleradiology • Functional aspects of monitor reporting • Virtual reality - 3 D • Practical digital radiography guide • Quality assurance • Synergy effects • Navigation • Economical outcome • Virtual patient