the latest generation of CT scanners produce hundreds of images - it is just not possible to print out every one of these so radiology places put all the images onto CD along with a viewer. Best viewed with a Dell 24" monitor in portrait orientation!
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Dr Hugh Nelson wrote:
the cd's are really irrelevant to GP's.
i see them as just a cost saving measure compared to using film.

Peter MacIsaac wrote:

At yesterdays radiology quality workshop it was suggested that radiology images as currently delivered were only useful a drink coasters.

Any views on what GPs want from radiology re images and the CD method of delivery?

Regards

Peter MacIsaac
MacIsaac Informatics

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