1. Pre-acquisition > 2. Acquisition > 3. Reporting > 4. Results distribution
The results distribution phase occurs after the radiologist has approved the report, when the referring physician views the report and images.
12. Referring physician views the report and images
The Radiology Department sends the family, or referring, physician, a paper report to read. Or the family physician views the report and images over the Internet using a web browser. The patient may also receive a printed copy of his images to take to his family physician.
If the physician wants to see the images for the study, the request goes to the PACS and the images are downloaded and viewed in the web browser. When the physician requests the approved report, the request goes to the connectivity component and the report is retrieved from the RIS.
The physician then gives the diagnosis and treatment options to the patient.
1. Pre-acquisition > 2. Acquisition > 3. Reporting > 4. Results distribution