Teleradiology is the sharing of radiological images (such as x-rays, CTs, and MRIs) and the accompanying patient records over the internet. Patient images are thus accessible from any location in the world making it possible for collaborative diagnosis.

TELERADIOLOGY SETUP

Benefits of Teleradiology

• Teleradiology services offer provision of sub-specialty opinion and support which may be beyond the skills of an existing team.
• Provision of after hour services which relieve radiologists from the burden of being on-calls at night.
• Enable centers to handle low volumes without actually hiring a permanent radiologist.
• Vacation and weekend coverage for the resident radiologists
• Teleradiology reporting will be more cost effective in some parts the world.
• More efficient use of radiology infrastructure.