Presently, earlier data is lost as the 180 gigabyte disk array fills beyond capacity. Our plans calle d for a tape system to catch these images. Unfortunately UWO has not yet obtained their tape server and our financial resources precluded the purchase of a tape system at this time. Without this device, the archive will not be able to provide clients wi th earlier patient records. This is a necessity.
Physicians expect rapid and easy access to a patient's image history.
The medical imaging project was driven primarily by a dedicated group of physicists from the member hospitals. New membership will include department managers, physicians, technologists and an Information Systems representative. T his is seen as an absolute necessity. These people represent the areas that will be affected by any new technology and processes. They will be more likely to support their plans and decisions than those of a perceived outside group.