Radiology Information Systems and PACS 2015

Today I want to argue that we need to go much further, much faster.So today I am setting a new ambition for the NHS.I want it to become paperless by 2018. The most modern digital health service in the world.” Jeremy Hunt, Health Secretary 15 January 2013

“Access to accurate, timely and comprehensive information can transform the quality and efficiency of healthcare through improved clinical workflows, increased care optimisation and greater patient involvement. It is increasingly the hallmark of a modern, high quality healthcare system.” NHS England, May 2014

This one day conference will not only examine how to work with PACS and RIS beyond the National Programme but will also discuss getting the most out of Radiology Information Systems and PACS through effective workflow and systems design, and how to integrate them with other Trust systems and Electronic Patient Records in the development of a paperless and filmless NHS. There will be a focus on improving the clinical end user experience, interoperability standards, sharing radiology images across organisations, information governance, the role of specialty systems, and the role of information systems in moving towards a 7 day service