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                                                                EXHIBIT 10.40
                                        
                        PROFESSIONAL  SERVICES AGREEMENT

         THIS AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of the 29 day
of January, 1997, to be effective on February 1, 1997 (the "Effective Date") by
and between TELEQUEST, INC. ("TeleQuest"), a Delaware corporation and ORANGE 
PARK DIAGNOSTIC CENTER, a Florida corporation("Orange Park."), (with TeleQuest 
and Orange Park Diagnostic Center being also referred to singularly as "Party" 
and collectively as "Parties").


                              W I T N E S S E T H:

         WHEREAS, Orange Park is in the business of providing medical imaging
services in Orange Park, Florida (the "Facility"), which require both on-site
and remote diagnostic radiology services,

         WHEREAS, TeleQuest is in the business of arranging for the provision
of on-site and remote diagnostic radiology services through independent
contractor relationships with professional corporations and radiology
departments of academic medical institutions; and

         WHEREAS, TeleQuest agrees to arrange for the provision of such
services to Orange Park upon the terms and conditions set forth herein.

         NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and mutual covenants
and agreements herein contained, and for other good and valuable consideration,
the adequacy and receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, TeleQuest and Orange
Park agree as follows:

         1.      TELEQUEST'S RESPONSIBILITIES.      TeleQuest hereby agrees to
provide services as hereinafter set forth (the "TeleQuest Services"):

                 (A)      PROVISION OF RADIOLOGISTS.      TeleQuest agrees to
         arrange for the provision of on-site and remote diagnostic radiology
         services ("Radiology Services") as follows:

                          (1)     TeleQuest agrees to arrange for the provision
         of on-site Radiology Services to Orange Park through two (2)
         radiologists who will be licensed to practice medicine in the State of
         Florida ("TeleQuest Radiologists"), and who will be employees of
         TeleQuest Associates, P.C., a Pennsylvania professional corporation
         qualified to do business in the State of Florida ("TeleQuest PC").
         The TeleQuest Radiologist will be physically present at Orange Park
         during the days and times mutually agreed upon by TeleQuest and Orange
         Park in writing.

                          (2)     TeleQuest further agrees to arrange for the
         provision of remote Radiology Services to Orange Park, by Radiologists
         who are either board certified or eligible for board certification as 
         radiologists and who are currently licensed to practice medicine 
         ("Radiologist or Radiologists") at one or more academic medical 
         institutions ("TeleQuest Affiliates").

         (B)     COOPERATION WITH ORANGE PARK.  TeleQuest agrees, and shall use
         its best efforts to cause  TeleQuest PC, the TeleQuest Radiologists,
         and all Radiologists and TeleQuest Affiliates to agree, to reasonably
         cooperate with Orange Park in its efforts to obtain accreditation for
         the Facility by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of
         Healthcare Organizations ("JCAHO"), and to reasonably assist in the
         quality management activities of the Facility.
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                 (C)      TRAINING PROGRAMS.  TeleQuest shall, if requested by
         Orange Park and agreed to by TeleQuest, provide training to the
         radiological staff by or contracting with the Facility.  Such
         training shall be provided either onsite or at a TeleQuest Affiliate,
         at TeleQuest's sole discretion.  Any cost incurred by TeleQuest in
         providing such training shall be paid by Orange Park promptly upon
         receipt of invoice therefore, unless agreed by the Parties.

                 (D)      EQUIPMENT.   During the term of this Agreement,
         TeleQuest shall provide and maintain teleradiolgy equipment necessary 
         (in TeleQuest's sole judgement) for the provision of remote Radiology 
         Services pursuant to this Agreement, which is described on Exhibit "A"
         attached hereto and made a part hereof, at TeleQuest's expense.  Such 
         Equipment is and shall remain the sole property of TeleQuest, unless 
         such equipment is transferred to Orange Park pursuant to the 
         provisions of Section 10 of this Agreement.

                 (E)      COSTS OF SERVIES.   TeleQuest shall pay all
         telecommunication costs for transmission of teleradiology studies.

                 (F)      COMMUNITY OUTREACH.   TeleQuest and Orange Park shall
         work cooperatively to develop communtiy awareness of the radiology
         services offered by Orange Park and TeleQuest in the Facility's
         service areas.  Additionally, TeleQuest will use its best efforts to
         make members of TeleQuest Affiliates' medical staff available to
         participate in programs in the Facility's service areas which will
         inform physicians of the services provided by Orange Park and
         TeleQuest.  The cost of this community outreach shall be divided
         among the Parties hereto as they mutually agree.


         2.      ORANGE PARK'S RESPONSIBILITIES.   Orange Park hereby agrees to
                 the following:
                  
                 (A)      FACILITIES.  Orange Park shall furnish such equipment
         and apparatus for the Facility as is necessary, in the sole and
         absolute discretion of Orange Park, for the operation of the Facility
         and shall keep same in good repair.   All costs for the operation of
         the Facility(except those specifically assumed by TeleQuest herein)
         shall be the responsibility of Orange Park.  Orange Park shall obtain
         and maintain all necessary licenses and permits to operate the
         Facility, and shall at all times operate the Facility in compliance
         with all applicable laws and regulation.

                 (B)      STAFFING.  Orange Park shall employ, engage and
         compensate all personnel (except for the TeleQuest Radiologist) which
         may be required for the operation of the Facility, the number of which
         shall be determined by Orange Park.

                 (C)      COST OF SERVICES.  Orange Park shall be responsible
         for all overnight mail costs incurred in transmitting data, films,
         and related information between the parties pursuant to this
         Agreement.  Orange Park will be responsible for all costs of
         transcription services.

         3.      INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIP.  Notwithstanding any
provision herein to the contrary, the Parties agree that TeleQuest, TeleQuest
PC, the TeleQuest Radiologists, the Radiologists and the TeleQuest Affilitate,
are and shall be retained as independent contractors with respect to the
services, including the Radiology Services, performed in connection with this
Agreement.  Except as otherwise expresssly provided in this Agreement.  Except
as otherwise provided in this Agreement, including Section 1 above, Orange Park
shall not have the right to control the professional judgement of the TeleQuest
Radiologists or the Radiologists or the manner or method by which the TeleQuest
Radiologist or the Radiologists shall provide Radiology Services under this
Agreement.
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         4.      EXPENSES.  Except as specified in Section 1 or 2, Orange Park
shall not be responsible for any expenses incurred by TeleQuest, TeleQuest PC,
or any Radiological or TeleQuest Affiliates in the performance of  Radiology
Services under this Agreement.

         5.      COMPENSATION.  Orange Park shall pay to TeleQuest, on a
monthly basis, fourteen percent (14%) of gross collected revenues received by
the center for services performed, minus refunds, and minus fees for
echocardiograms and nuclear medicine cardiology studies for which Radiologists
does not proved reading and interpretation, or any other diagnostic studies or
procedures added to the array of radiological services offered by the Center
which Radiologist does not provide reading and interpretation.  Commencing
ninety days after the effective date, in any give month thereafter during the
term of this agreement if fourteen percent (14%) of gross collected revenues
are not at least $3,000 Orange Park will pay the difference to the extent that
a minimum payment of $3,000 is made to TeleQuest.  TeleQuest and Orange Park
shall review collected revenues on a quarterly basis.

         6.      CHARGES AND BILLING.  The Parties shall acknowledge and agree
that Orange Park is the owner of, and is responsible for the billing and
collection for all fees due to the Center for services performed at the Center,
including but not limited to the services performed by TeleQuest, TeleQuest PC,
TeleQuest Radiologists, the Radiologist and TeleQuest Affiliates.  All patients
who receive medical services at the Center shall be billed on a "global" basis
fee which includes the fee for both Radiologist's medical services and for the
services rendered by the Center.

         7.      TERM; EXCLUSIVITY.

                 (A)  TERM.  This Agreement shall commence on the Effective
         Date and shall continue in  force through the third anniversary of the
         Effective Date unless terminated in accordance with Section 10 hereof.
         In the event that Orange Park is sold to another party ("Successor")
         during the term of this agreement, this Agreement shall continue in
         full force and effect.  During the term of the Agreement, TeleQuest
         shall not enter into any other agreements to provide Radiology
         Services within a fifteen mile radius of the Facility.

                 (B)  EXCLUSIVITY.  During the term of this Agreement, the
         Facility shall not enter into any  other contractual agreements for
         the provision of Radiology Services, and TeleQuest shall have the
         exclusive right to provide TeleQuest Services, and to arrange for the
         provision of Radiology Services, to the Facility.

         8.      INDEMNIFICAITON.  TeleQuest agrees to indemnify, defend and
hold Orange Park and its officers, trustees, employees and agents harmless from
any and all claims, actions, liabilities, loss, damages for personal injury or
property damages, and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees), which
are or may be brought against Orange Park: (i) which arise or may arise as a
result of any conduct, acts or omissions of TeleQuest PC, the TeleQuest
Radiologists, or any Radiologist, any TeleQuest Affiliate, of any other person
providing services on behalf of TeleQuest pursuant to or in breach of this
Agreement; and (ii) for any criminal conduct or intentional wrongdoing by
TeleQuest, TeleQuest PC, the TeleQuest Radiologists, any Radiologist, any
TeleQuest Affiliate, or any other person providing services or any TeleQuest
Affiliate pursuant to this Agreement.  Orange Park agrees to indemnify, defend
and hold TeleQuest, TeleQuest PC, the TeleQuest Radiologists, the Radiologists,
the TeleQuest Affiliates, and their respective officers, trustees, directors,
employees, agents ( the "Indemnified Parties") harmless from and against any
and all claims, actions, liabilities, losses, or damages for personal injury or
property damaged and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees), which are
or may be brought against the Indemnified Parties:  (i) which arise or may
arise as a direct result of any conduct, acts, or ommisions of Orange Park or
any of its employees,
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agents, director, or contractors, or any other person providing services
pursuant to or in breach of the Agreement; and (ii) for any criminal conduct or
intentional wrongdoing by Orange Park or any of its employees, agents,
directors, or contractors, or any  other person providing services pursuant to
this agreement.

         9.      LIABILITY INSURANCE.  TeleQuest shall require in its
Participation Agreements that TeleQuest PC and each TeleQuest Affiliate and
Radiologist shall obtain, and keep in force without cost to Orange Park, a
policy of professional liability (malpractice) insurance with a minimum
coverage of $1,000,000 for each claim and $3,000,000 annually for the aggregate
of all claims.  Such insurance shall include coverage for "nose" and "tail"
insurance (if a claims-made policy) and shall be kept in full force and effect
notwithstanding a termination of this Agreement for any and all applicable
periods of limitation, so as to therafter provide coverage for claims and
lawsuits arising out of services performed during the term hereof.

         10.     TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT.  This Agreement may be terminated by
either Party in accordance with the following provisions:

                 (A)      TERMINATION BY MUTUAL AGREEMENT.  At any time by the
         mutual written agreement of Orange Park (or the Successor) and
         TeleQuest.

                 (B)      TERMINATION FOR BREACH .  In the event of a material
         breach by a Party or the Successor, the non-breaching Party may, at
         any time after having given thirty (30) days written notice breach to
         the other Party and the breaching party having failed to cure such
         alleged breach within such thiry (30) day period, terminate this
         Agreement without any further written notice of termination.

                 (C)      TERMINATION WITHOUT CAUSE.  This Agreement may be
         terminated by  either Party  (or the Successor) without cause
         following the first anniversary of the Effective Date, provided that
         the terminating party has first given written notice at least sixty
         (60) days in advance of the proposed termination date.  If the
         Agreement is terminated by Orange Park or the Successor, Orange Park
         or the Successor will pay TeleQuest (i) $23,335 if terminated prior to
         the second anniversary of the agreement, and (ii) $11,665 if
         terminated prior to the third anniversary of the agreement, in
         reimbursement of expenses incurred by TeleQuest to buy-out the
         professional services contract of Dr. Robert Marshall.

                 Should Orange Park or the Successor terminate this Agreement
         prior to the third Anniversary of the Effective Date for any reason 
         other than due to a material breach by TeleQuest, Orange Park or the 
         Successor shall reimburse TeleQuest for its costs to deinstall the 
         equipment listed on "Exhibit A", which may include (i) the costs of 
         terminating any rental and service contracts existing on the equipment
         and (ii) the fair market value of any equipment owned by TeleQuest, 
         where upon TeleQuest shall transfer to Orange Park or the Successor 
         the associated equipment.

                 (D)      TERMINATION COMPENSAITON.  Upon contract termination
         for whatever reason and in addition to any payments as described in
         paragraphs (10a)(10b) and (10c) the Center agrees to pay TeleQuest for
         any readings which TeleQuest performed under the contract in
         accordance with the terms set forth in paragaph 5 of this agreement.
         Payments will be paid monthly on fourteen (14%) of collections for
         those readings performed by TeleQuest only.  These payments will
         continue based on collections for a period of one year from date of
         contract termination.  Telequest will not be entitled to any payment
         therafter for future collections.  Upon contract termination the
         Center will not be obligated to pay any minimum fee per month.
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         11.     ACCESS TO RECORDS.  Upon reasonable notice and during normal
business hours, each Party may inspect the books and records of the other which
are necessary to document compliance with the terms of this Agreement, subject
to the provisions of Section 12 below.  The Parties agree that any data,
slides, films, radiological materials, or other patient information received by
the TeleQuest Affiliate (whether in tangible of electronic form) shall be and
remain the property of Orange Park unless otherwise agreed by the Parties.  The
Parties agree to provide each other reasonable access to their records to the
extent any claim or cause of action is brought against a Party arising out of
or related to Radiology Services or TeleQuest  Services furnished  or alleged
to have been furnished pursuant to this Agreement, subject to any applicable
laws regarding confidentiality of medical records.  Orange Park agrees to
maintain its patient medical records in accordance with all state and federal
statutes and regulations and any accrediting body standards applicable to
Orange Park and the Facility, but in no event for less than the the statute of
limitations applicable in the state of Florida for medical malpractice as
applicable to each patient.

         12.     CONFIDENTIALITY.  For purposes of this Agreement, and subject
to subparagraph 12(b) below,  the term "Confidential Information" means any
confidential or propriety information of TeleQuest or Orange Park, including,
without limitation, this Agreement, including any term, condition or exhibit
thereof, patient records, symbols, trademarks, service marks, designs,
management information systems, utilization procedures, and protocols, forms
and claims processing techniques, utilization review and quality assurance
mechanisms and data, agreements with managed care organizations and purchases
of services, education programs related to the activities of either Party, any
information related to either Party's financial affairs, business and marketing
plans and strategies, contract negotiations with managed care organizations,
fee schedules, and any other information that either Party considers to be a
trade secret or confidential information.

                 (A)      PROTECTION OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.  All
         Confidential Information received by either Party (the "Receiving 
         Party") pursuant to this Agreement shall be restricted in accordance 
         herewith, and Receiving Party agrees to use such Confidential 
         Information solely for the limited purpose described in this 
         Agreement.  Receiving Party agrees that any Confidential Information 
         received from the other Party (the "Disclosing Party") is the 
         exclusive property of the Disclosing Party, and Receiving Party shall
         not have any ownership interest therein.  Receiving Party agrees not 
         to use, employ, or in any manner or form disclose, publish, or 
         otherwise make available in any manner in whole or in part, any
         Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party.  Receiving Party
         shall not have the right to print or copy, in whole or in part, any
         Confidential Information of the Disclosing Party, or any documentation
         pertaining thereto.  Receiving Party agrees to take appropriate
         action, whether by instruction, agreement, or otherwise to ensure the
         protection, confidentiality, and security of the Confidential
         Information of the Disclosing Party.  Receiving Party agrees to use
         the same care with the Disclosing Party's Confidential Information
         which it uses for its own proprietary and trade secret information.
         All notes, data, reference materials, sketches, drawings, memoranda,
         documentation, and records relating to any of its Confidential
         Information shall belong exclusively to Disclosing Party, and
         Receiving Party agrees to turn over to Disclosing Party all such
         Confidential Information and copies thereof in its possession at the
         request of Disclosing Party.

                 (B)      EXCEPTION TO CONFIDENTIALITY.  The confidentiality
         restrictions of this Agreement shall not apply to any document or
         information if such document or information (i) was known to Receiving
         Party, as evidence by receiving Party's written records, prior to the
         receipt of such document or information from Disclosing Party, (ii)
         was publicly available at the time of the disclosure of such document
         to Receiving Party or subsequently became publicly available through
         no fault of receiving Party, (iii) was approved for public disclosure
         by the written authorization of
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         Disclosing Party, (iv) was or became available to receiving Party or
         its agent from a nonconfidential source, or (v) is required to be
         disclosed by law, any state agency third party reimbursement agencies
         or professional organizations, or pursuant to subpoena or proper court
         order.

         13.     RENEGOTIATION.  If TeleQuest's counsel determines that the
ability of the Parties hereto to fulfill their respective obligations
hereunder, or payment by Orange Park, are (or are likely to be ) adversely
impacted by the requirement of any federal, state, or local law, rule, or
regulation, or published official interpretation of any of the foregoing, as
applied to this Agreement, then, at the option of TeleQuest, the Parties shall
negotiate to amend this Agreement in a manner which will, if possible, avoid
such adverse impact, while maintaining the essential benefits intended to be
afforded hereby.  If this Agreement is not so amended prior to the effective
date of such requirement or within thirty (30) days after TeleQuest's notice
under this section, whichever shall first occur, then this Agreement shall
terminate, at the option of TeleQuest, as of such date.

         14.     MISCELLANEOUS

                 (A)      GOVERNING LAW.  This agreement shall be constructed,
         enforced, and governed in accordance with the laws of the State of
         Florida.

                 (B)      COSTS AND ATTORNEY'S FEES.  Except as otherwise
         provided in this Agreement in the event that suit is brought in any
         court to determine or enforce rights or obligations or damages under
         this Agreement, or any arbitration proceeding occurs, the parties
         agree that the court or arbitrator shall award reasonable costs and
         attorney's fees to the prevailing party.

                 (C)      SEVERABILITY CLAUSE.  In the event any term or
         provision of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable or void, in
         whole or in part, as drafted, then the offending term or provision
         shall be constructed as valid and enforceable to the maximum extent
         permitted by law, and the balance of this Agreement shall remain in
         full force and effect, unless such a construction would materially
         affect the rights or obligations of either party hereto.

                 (D)      AMENDMENTS; ASSIGNMENT.  Amendments may be made to
         this Agreement but only after the mutual approval in writing by
         Orange Park and TeleQuest. This Agreement shall be assignable upon
         mutual agreement of the Parties.

                 (E)      PARAGRAPH HEADINGS.  The Paragraph headings contained
         in this Agreement are for convenience only and shall in no manner be
         construed as a part of this Agreement.

                 (F)      ENTIRE AGREEMENT.  This Agreement supersedes all
         prior discussions and agreements between Orange Park, or any of its
         managers, directors, employees, or agents, and TeleQuest or any of its
         officers, directors, employees, or agents, with respect to all matters
         contained herein.  Any representation, inducement, promise, or
         agreement, whether oral or written, between Orange Park, or and of its
         officers, directors, employees, or agents, and TeleQuest, or any of
         its officers, directors, employees, or agents herein shall be of no
         force or effect.


                 (G)      NOTICES.  All notices, payments, and other
         communications required or permitted under the Agreement shall be
         deemed given and received if delivered in person or by first-
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         class United States Mail, postage prepaid and either registered or
certified, and addressed:

                          TeleQuest:       3600 Market Street, Suite 370
                                           Philadelphia, PA 19104
                                           Attn: President

                          Orange Park:     Orange Park Diagnostic Center
                                           1996 Kingsley Ave.
                                           Orange Park, FL 32073
                                           Attn: President

                 (H)      PRACTICE OF MEDICINE.  The Parties understand,
         acknowledge, and agree that in  furnishing the TeleQuest Services,
         TeleQuest is not engaged in the practice of medicine and is not
         undertaking to render any medical services in this Agreement, any
         provision hereof to the contrary notwithstanding.

                 (I)      COUNTERPARTS.  This Agreement may be executed in any
         number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original,
         and all of which together shall constitute one and the same
         instrument.



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         IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement on the
date first written above.


                                           TELEQUEST, INC.
                                           a Delaware corporation


                                           By:    /s/ William Straub           
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                                           Its Authorized Officer


                                           ORANGE PARK DIAGNOSTIC CENTER, LTD.
                                           a Florida corporation


                                           By:   /s/ Curtis L. Alliston       
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                                           Its Authorized Officer
                                                                 
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                                  EXHIBIT "A"
                       TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT

                                   EQUIPMENT

                  EQUIPMENT FOR ORANGE PARK DIAGNOSTIC CENTER


1  Lumiscan 75/150 Film Digitizer and Film Digitizer Workstations

1 Frame Grabbers plus Workstation to connect 2 CTs and 1 MR

2 Computer terminal for radiological Information System Access

Cabling for Local Area Network

Wide Area Network Installation

1 Laser Printer and Network Connections