The technological features of information systems in clinical settings: networking and database. Their components and workflow between Hospital Information System (HIS), Radiology Information System (RIS) and Picture Archiving & Communication Systems (PACS) including the necessary communication standards Health Level 7 (HL7) and Digital Imaging & Communication in Medicine (DICOM)). PACS related issues: patient privacy and confidentiality, imaging / data security and implementation. Current and future PACS development: enterprise PACS, telemedicine, teleradiology, Electronic Patient Record (ePR). -- Course Website
Prerequisites: 310282 (v.3)<br/> Medical Imaging Instrumentation 234<br/> <br/> or any previous version
