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Ah come on, it's not that bad anymore. My mother recently had some x-rays done because of a broken knee and all the files were sent digitally to the doctor and
by martin_a 7y ago
Ah come on, it's not that bad anymore. My mother recently had some x-rays done because of a broken knee and all the files were sent digitally to the doctor and he forwarded them to a specialist. So, it's not that bad...
- BjoernKW 7y agoThe last time I got a PET scan (about 3 years ago) they handed me a CD with the images and an accompanying piece of paper with a summary of the results. At least that CD included a DICOM viewer for macOS as well so I could have a look at the images myself. It's the same with other medical imaging procedures. They have machines literally costing millions but they can't afford to have a secure system for keeping and exchanging medical data. Up until a few years ago (according to my knowledge, perhaps this is still happening) paramedics routinely used WhatsApp for sending information to A&E while en route because there simply is no proper system in place to do so.
- martin_a 7y agoHm, not sure, maybe this differs from doctor to doctor. To be honest, I was also suprised when she told me that as she lives in a rather rural area and not some big town. But at least that hospital/doctors seem to be really up to date with their tech.