All Digital Imaging

Digital imaging is similar to taking a photo with a digital camera. Specially designed digital detectors produce an image that can be immediately displayed on a high-resolution computer monitor. The image is then transmitted and stored like a computer file. Advantages of digital imaging include:

• No waiting time for film to develop; images appear on a monitor within seconds.
• Improves efficiency so more patients can be seen in a given time period.
• Radiologists have the ability to manipulate images for a clearer, more detailed study.
• Improved quality of images.
• Reduces the need for retakes due to over or under exposure. Reduced retakes saves time and reduces exposure to radiation.
• Images can be transmitted quickly and easily stored and copied without any loss of information.
• No more dependence on only one set of “original” films. Digital images can be archived and retrieved indefinitely.
• Increased quality of patient care.
• Physicians and can view and discuss images with radiologists from any location with access.
  Patients no longer need to return to pick up film.

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