Tests of a new paper display for radiology images

Richard H. Patt M.D.; Matthew T. Freedman M.D.; Dorothy E. Steller Artz; Sunder S. Rajan; Jeff R. Collmann; Seong Ki Mun

doi:10.1117/12.174003

1 May 1994 Tests of a new paper display for radiology images

Richard H. Patt M.D., Matthew T. Freedman M.D., Dorothy E. Steller Artz, Sunder S. Rajan, Jeff R. Collmann, Seong Ki Mun

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Proceedings Volume 2164, Medical Imaging 1994: Image Capture, Formatting, and Display; (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.174003
Event: Medical Imaging 1994, 1994, Newport Beach, CA, United States

Abstract

Distributing a radiographic image with the verbal report would help to avoid misunderstanding and would aid the referring physician in understanding better the severity of the disease described. With magnetic resonance imaging it is customary in our practice to distribute a copy of the examination to the referring physician. Distributing a film copy of the image is expensive. Based on our initial experience with the Scitex paper printer, we believe that this system provides a paper image of sufficient quality that it would be acceptable as a referrer's copy. Paper copies are cheaper to produce and can be more easily filed with the remainder of the patient's paper based medical record. This presentation discusses the printing method employed by the Scitex printer, demonstrates comparisons between Scitex and laser print images, and discusses the current problems of interfacing the printer to image acquisition devices. As we develop our image management and communication system (IMAC), we anticipate that a need for hard copy images will remain. We discuss the role that we believe this paper printer serves in an IMAC film independent system.

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Richard H. Patt M.D., Matthew T. Freedman M.D., Dorothy E. Steller Artz, Sunder S. Rajan, Jeff R. Collmann, and Seong Ki Mun "Tests of a new paper display for radiology images", Proc. SPIE 2164, Medical Imaging 1994: Image Capture, Formatting, and Display, (1 May 1994); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.174003

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