Research article summary (published 9 Oct 2000):

[Digital imaging system are rapidly introduced in Swedish departments of radiography. This calls for new strategic planning]

(Digitala bildsystem införs nu snabbt på röntgenavdelningarna i Sverige. Detta ställer nya krav på beredskapsplaneringen.)

Full Abstract

Diagnostic radiology in Sweden is changing rapidly to digital (filmless) technique. The advantages are more rapid delivery of radiologic service, better working conditions and less negative effects on the environment. Teleradiology is also facilitated. The Swedish Board of Health and Welfare has investigated the speed with which this change is taking place. In 1998, 26 of the 118 departments of diagnostic radiology had already turned digital; it is estimated that in the near future at least five departments will become fully digital each year. For planning purposes, less emphasis should be put on the supply of radiographic film, and more on telecommunications, computer hardware and digital storage.

Author information

Author/s: Laurin, S (S); Norberg, K A (KA);

Affiliation: Bild- och funktionsdiagnostiskt centrum (BFC), röntgenavdelningen, Universitetssjukhuset i Lund. sven.laurin(-atsign-)drad.lu.se

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: English Abstract; Journal Article

Journal: Läkartidningen (Lakartidningen), published in SWEDEN. (Language: swe)

Reference: 2000-Oct; vol 97 (issue 41) : pp 4600-1

Dates: Created 2001/01/03; Completed 2001/01/03; Revised 2006/11/15;

PMID: 11107746, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: )

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Clinical Competence Humans Physician's Practice Patterns Questionnaires Radiographic Image Enhancement - economics; standards; trends Radiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted - standards

Radiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted - standards Radiology Department, Hospital - organization & administration Radiology Information Systems - standards; trends Sweden Teleradiology - economics; standards; trends X-Ray Film

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