Category

Teleradiology reporting services

Synonyms/Aliases

Telemedicine, MRI

2 hours

Results ready 2 hours (after transmission of images; during normal working hours)

Setup

All working days

Test in Brief

A facility with an image sending station transmits images to a facility with an image receiving station for reporting by a radiologist. Helpful in a) providing coverage for facilities lacking expertise or adequate staff b) consulting on difficult cases (second opinion)

Exam Requirements

Referring facility should ensure images are of good radiographic quality

Instructions For Referring Doctor Or Institution

Full clinical history of the patient to be provided along with the images

Instructions For Radiographer

Images sent for reporting should have all the basic data of the patient (age, sex and reason for examination). In addition, the examinations should be done using standard protocols and high quality images sent for reporting using a PACS system.

Method

Images are obtained in one location & electronically transmitted to another location for reporting by a radiologist. Payment is per radiological exam.