SIIMcast 36 - Reflection on the Imaging Informatics Field
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Nov 4, 2019 Join experts Paul G. Nagy, an imaging informatics veteran from Johns Hopkins, and David E. Avrin, a pioneering interventional radiologist, as they delve into the evolution of imaging informatics. They share intriguing historical anecdotes, from early RIS issues to the cultural impact of DECRAD. The duo discusses the adoption of DICOM, challenges posed by EMRs, and the slow integration of artificial intelligence. Engaging insights on radiologist-patient communication highlight the need for better collaboration tools in modern healthcare.
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RIS As Workflow And Analytics Core
- The RIS evolved from paper tracking to a multi-role workflow and analytics engine that drove radiology operations.
- Paul Nagy emphasizes RIS as event-driven workflow, information retrieval, and analytics core for the department.
Misfiled Prior Led To Lawsuit
- David Avrin recounted a malpractice case where a prior film was misfiled and a cancer progressed undetected.
- He notes the settlement cost would have paid for a Decrad installation that the hospital purchased afterwards.
Open Implementations Drove Standards
- Decrad and community-shared software seeded a culture of open standards and reference implementations.
- Paul credits open-source reference code for accelerating DICOM adoption and interoperability.
