1. Pre-acquisition > 2. Acquisition > 3. Reporting > 4. Results distribution
The pre-acquisition phase begins when the patient visits his family physician with a complaint and the physician determines that a radiological exam is required. It ends when the order is scheduled with the Radiology Department.
1. Patient goes to his family physician
The patient goes to his family physician with a bad cough. The physician decides to refer the patient to the local hospital for a chest x-ray.
2. Receptionist calls the hospital to place order
The receptionist at the physician's office places a call, faxes, or mails a requisition to the hospital's Radiology Department to reserve a time slot for the exam.
3. Radiology department schedules the order
The order is placed and scheduled.
1. Pre-acquisition > 2. Acquisition > 3. Reporting > 4. Results distribution