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This paper gives a brief overview of PACS, including the basic components of a PACS system and what operations are or should be provided by it. This includes as well, a discussion of desired response time.
Current designs and simulations emphasize the requirements of physicians. The requirements of those interested in image processing may be different. For example, prefetching algorithms are being designed to provide images to a human, primarily a diagnostician. The requirements for a program which involves retrospective analysis of a series of studies and/or patients, may require a much different approach.
Use of PACS by those wishing to digitally analyze images has received little attention. Now is the time for this group of “users” to formulate and communicate their needs — before the system designs have been cast in code (and standards!).
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Maguire, G.Q., Noz, M.E., Bakker, A., Bijl, K., Didden, H., de Valk, J.P.J. (1988). Introduction to Pacs for Those Interested in Image Processing. In: de Graaf, C.N., Viergever, M.A. (eds) Information Processing in Medical Imaging. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-7263-3_21
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