Efficient Imaging Integration for Medical Records

Medical Records and Imaging Integration

"Did you know 97% of healthcare providers say medical record integration can reduce patient documentation time?" It’s a big claim and in our system medical records and imaging integration is designed to simplify workflows so medics can focus on what matters most—patient care.

Medical Record Requests and Imaging Integration

One of the key parts of our software is how imaging requests tie into a patient’s medical record. Medics can create imaging or radiology requests directly within the medical records section. No more switching between systems or screens to request an X-ray, CT scan or MRI. Here’s how it works:

• Create Imaging Requests: A “New Imaging Request” button allows medics to add imaging needs into the patient record. In the Imaging Request Editor they can tab through fields and complete the details, save and close the request when done.
• Within Patient Records: Imaging requests appear as part of the patient’s medical history, no need to navigate away from important information .

This embedded approach means medics spend less time on paperwork and more time on patient care.

Imaging Results

Once imaging tests are done results are made available to the medic within the medical record. The completed test results aren’t just numbers on a screen; they’re formatted for clinical clarity and can include discrete values, images and documents.

• Types of Results:

• Patient Forms with Discrete Values: Displayed in easy to read formats so medics can see exact values and compare to reference ranges.

• Images and Documents: Imaging results can be displayed as images within the patient’s medical record, easily accessible.

• Links to DICOM/PACS Servers: Direct links to supported DICOM or PACS servers so you can pull up the original imaging studies and view everything in full resolution .

Each result can be tagged, color coded and stored by test type so it’s clear and reduces the chance of error.

Notifications for Imaging Results

Timeliness is key in healthcare especially for urgent imaging. Our system allows medics to be notified when imaging results are ready. Here’s how it works:

• Automated Notifications: The system can notify medics within the patient chart as soon as imaging results are available. Perfect for urgent imaging where the medic can view the results straight away.

• Color Coding of Results: Discrete values from test results are color coded to reference values so medics can quickly see if values are within normal range or if further action is required. A visual aid to help reduce oversight in complex or high volume cases .

Reviewing and Interpreting Results in the System

The software allows medics to review and interpret imaging and test results within the patient’s record:

• Flexible Viewing: Medics can select which test results they want to view, one test or all imaging and lab results.

• DICOM/PACS Integration: Results aren’t just static images. For imaging studies done on DICOM or PACS systems, medics have direct links to the studies which load from the imaging server as needed, saving storage space and keeping data accessible.

Color coding options give extra clarity by alerting the medic to results outside the reference range for each test .

Adding New Imaging Documents to Patient Records

Our system allows medics to create a new imaging document or add results from imaging requests. For example:

• From Templates: Templates allow medics to add imaging results quickly by filling in pre-populated fields. Templates can be set up for specific imaging types so medics don’t have to fill in repetitive information.

• Custom Imaging Documents: Custom imaging forms can be created when unique information is required for specific cases. These documents can capture multimedia formats, images, scanned documents and even files from external sources 【8:0†source】.

All added results and documents are stored in the patient’s record and available during consultations or follow up sessions.

Diagnostic Support with Imaging Results Integration

The system also has a diagnostic support component for medics to help structure and clarify test results and imaging integration in patient care:

• Lab and Imaging Value Integration: Lab results and imaging findings are displayed side by side in the patient chart so medics can see correlations and get a bigger picture of the patient’s condition.

• Prior Imaging Cases: Historical imaging data is available at the click of a button so medics can review past imaging cases with current results. This helps to see a patient’s progress or recurrence of a condition .

Medics can also use the search and filter functions within the imaging records to narrow down results to what’s most relevant to the current clinical question.

Imaging Request Editor: Customizations and Options

For medics who use imaging requests frequently the Imaging Request Editor has:

• Left Sidebar Fields: Date, medic and optional notes fields allow for quick setup of each imaging request with a checkbox to mark tests as completed.

• Test Setup Options: Medics can choose from tests list with checkboxes or document format depending on the type of request and level of detail .

• Multiple Formats: Imaging results can be set up in multiple formats, individual result fields or combined documents so medics can document quickly while keeping it consistent and accessible.

Medics can also export or print any request with options for custom print layout.

DICOM Documents and Advanced Imaging

Advanced DICOM document integration allows medics and imaging specialists to connect directly to DICOM studies so they can view in-depth imaging studies.

• DICOM Access within the System: Each patient’s record has linked DICOM documents, medics can view or download studies from the server as needed. DICOM studies are stored on the server so there’s no data duplication and on-demand access.

• Specialised Viewing Tools: DICOM images support zoom, scroll and enhanced views for diagnostic precision. Medics can even use external DICOM viewers for more in-depth analysis if needed .

These features ensure medics have all the tools to make informed decisions based on current and past imaging.

Imaging Inventory and Administration

And finally the practical stuff, imaging inventory and transfer requests are made easy in our system. Imaging staff can check inventory levels, request transfers for low stock items and do administrative tasks without leaving the system.

• Inventory Checks: At any time staff can see what’s on hand so they can be prepared and not delay patient care.

• Transfer Requests: Imaging staff can request transfers when stock is low so critical items are always available when needed .

Whether it’s a new request, test review or inventory check, every part of imaging and medical records integration in our system is designed to get medics to the information they need quickly. This integration reduces errors, streamlines workflow and has everything to do with patient imaging at their fingertips.