We use filmless technology called PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System). PACS uses a computer network designed for the acquisition, transmission, display, storage, and retrieval of digital medical images.
The benefits of PACS:
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Quick access for providers to view images and reports, which facilitates timely and efficient clinical care decisions
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Images can be transmitted to various PACS systems within Maine over a secure network established between facilities eliminating the need for patients to retrieve images prior to an appointment.
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Images can be enhanced for clarity after the exam, reducing the need to return for additional imaging tests
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Doctors have immediate access to images - which is essential in trauma or life-threatening illness situations
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Images can be copied onto a compact disc