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PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) is a digital system designed for storing, retrieving, managing, and distributing medical images securely while ensuring compliance with privacy regulations. It offers benefits such as enhanced diagnostic accuracy, remote access, and improved data security, but also has limitations including high initial costs and dependency on stable network connections. Key components of PACS include imaging modalities, servers, archive storage, and integration with EHR/EMR systems.

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Pacs

PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) is a digital system designed for storing, retrieving, managing, and distributing medical images securely while ensuring compliance with privacy regulations. It offers benefits such as enhanced diagnostic accuracy, remote access, and improved data security, but also has limitations including high initial costs and dependency on stable network connections. Key components of PACS include imaging modalities, servers, archive storage, and integration with EHR/EMR systems.

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PACS (Picture

Archiving and
Communication
System)
A digital system for storing,
retrieving, and managing
medical images.
Introduction

Type of Software

Presentation Purpose of PACS


Outline
Components of the PACS
Today's Topics

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Benefits and Limitations
PACS (Picture Archiving
and Communication
System).
A medical imaging technology that
provides a comprehensive solution
for storing, retrieving, managing,
and distributing medical images
and associated data electronically

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Type of Software

PACS is categorized as
application software
because it is designed for
specific tasks in the
healthcare domain, such as
managing and analyzing

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medical images.

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PURPOSE OF THE PACS
PACS stores medical images (e.g.,
1. DIGITAL IMAGE STORAGE X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, ultrasounds)
AND RETRIEVAL in digital format

PACS ensures that patient images


and data are stored securely and
2. DATA SECURITY AND
comply with privacy regulations like
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
HIPAA.

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PACS enables healthcare professionals to
access medical images remotely, facilitating
3. REMOTE ACCESS AND telemedicine and consultations between
TELEMEDICINE healthcare providers in different locations.
PURPOSE OF THE PACS
It enables quick distribution of images to
various healthcare providers, helping ensure
4. IMAGE DISTRIBUTION coordinated care and quick decision-
ACROSS DEPARTMENTS making.

PACS integrates with Electronic Health Records


(EHR) and Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
5. INTEGRATION WITH EHR/EMR systems to provide a unified view of a patient's
SYSTEMS medical history and images.

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PACS often includes built-in tools to
manipulate and enhance images, assisting
6. IMAGE ENHANCEMENT AND healthcare professionals in making more
ANALYSIS TOOLS accurate diagnoses.
PURPOSE OF THE PACS

PACS systems include backup


7.BACKUP AND features to prevent the loss of
DISASTER RECOVERY medical images in case of system
failures or disasters.

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O T O S C O P E

COMPONENTS OF THE
PACS

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01 IMAGING MODALITIES

02 PACS SERVER

03 ARCHIVE STORAGE

COMPONENTS
04 NETWORK INFRASTRUCTURE

OF PACS
05 DICOM (DIGITAL IMAGING AND
COMMUNICATIONS IN MEDICINE)

06 PRINTERS (OPTIONAL)

07

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WORKSTATIONS

WORKSTATION SOFTWARE FOR


08 IMAGE VIEWING
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Benefits:
Benefits and Eliminates the need for physical film,
Limitations reducing costs and storage issues.
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Enhances diagnostic accuracy through


advanced imaging tools.
Supports remote diagnostics, expanding
access to healthcare in underserved areas.

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Improves data security and regulatory
compliance with encryption and audit trails.
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Limitations:
Benefits and High initial costs for installation and
Limitations integration.
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Requires consistent IT support for


maintenance and troubleshooting.
Potential data breaches if cybersecurity
measures are inadequate.

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Dependency on stable network connections
for optimal performance.
O T O S C O P E

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