Bauman R A, Lodwick G S, Taveras J M
Radiology. 1984 Oct;153(1):73-5. doi: 10.1148/radiology.153.1.6473805.
The present use of computers in radiology is reviewed. The major functions of a fully digital radiology department are described as (a) control and management, (b) image acquisition, (c) image distribution, (d) image interpretation, (e) image redisplay, and (f) image archiving. In addition, the benefits of a fully digital department and the problems that must be solved before it can be achieved are discussed.
