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In this paper the organisation of a radiology satellite department is described. In the satellite department only bucky examinations are performed, thus avoiding the need for the duplication of sophisticated material and specialized staff. The satellite department maintains as efficient a service as the main radiology department. For this purpose a digital radiology system was chosen for the satellite department. This system permits digital data to be sent to the main location. This results in a maximisation of the advantages of a two-location system as well as avoiding the need for patients' files to be moved between different locations.
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van Dijk, R., Rongen, R. & Litjes, A. Maintaining efficiency in a satellite radiology department. Eur Radiol 7 (Suppl 3), S87–S89 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/PL00006870
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/PL00006870