Frequently Asked Questions

PACS Tools

Q What types of studies can I view and store in PicomCloud?

PicomCloud supports all traditional medical imaging formats created and stored in DICOM format. (CR, CT, DX, ECG, ES, MG, MR, NM, OT, PT, RF, SC, US. Cardiac Catheterization and Cardiac Echo.) Radiology and other similar static images are presented in a static image viewer. Cardiology imaging for X-ray angiography and echocardiography are displayed in a dynamic image viewer. Other multi-media file objects are launched in their native application (.pdf, .doc, .rtf, etc; if available on the client).

Q Can I set viewing preferences similar to a traditional PACS – like automatically viewing specific priors and creating “hanging protocols”?

Absolutely, as a reading physician, you may set preferences for viewing prior exams using “hanging protocols”.

Q Are there measurement tools available in the viewing applications for linear, volumetric and similar PACS utilities?

Yes, as a reading physician you have access to all our professional diagnostic viewers.

Q What is the Advanced Toolset?

The Advanced Toolset is an addition set of features that can be used on any study. It includes: reporting based on voice recognition, PICOM structured reporting and Dictation/transcription reporting. Includes advanced Gated SPECT viewing. Note, you will be billed only for studies where you used the advanced toolset.

Q Can I designate “Key” images for subsequent review by the primary care physician?

Yes. Key images are easily identified as “key” thumbnail images in an image set.

Uploading

Q Where do my studies go?

Your studies are uploaded to the PicomOnline server, a HIPAA-compliant PACS that is securely hosted and maintained by ScImage.

Q What type of data can I send to the cloud PACS?

PicomCloud is a multi-media PACS and as such, provides a great deal of flexibility. You can upload any DICOM or Non-DICOM images, supporting documents, audio clips, scanned documents and other multi-media files.

Q How do I send the images / documents to the PicomCloud?

To upload an image or document, log in and navigate to the Media Uploads page. From there, chose an upload type and follow the simple upload steps.

Q Can I send exams from a particular modality / device to PicomCloud automatically?

Most often, yes. If your modality is configurable, it can be set up to send directly to our PicomDrive desktop application, which will be listening for incoming studies, and upload them once the transfer is complete.

Q Are the exams specific to a given patient?

Yes. Provided of course the patient demographics and patient ID are consistent, all clinical content for a given patient will be located in that patient’s “electronic folder”.

Q Who has access to my studies?

As the account administrator, you create new users in PicomCloud and control the studies that they can view.

Q How do I view my studies?

After logging in, click on the 'View Images' tab to view the images you uploaded using our web-viewer called PicomWeb. You and your team may also install and view studies from the PicomClient application, designed for reading workstations, to utilize our advanced viewing software, reporting and study management capabilities.

Reporting Tools

Q Does PicomCloud provide a means to generate a final report?

Yes, as a “Reading Physician” you have access to the reporting tools.

Q Is this a structured report or a free-form text report?

Both are available depending on modality and your reporting preference.

Q Is voice-recognition reporting offered?

Yes, our reporting software fully supports voice-recognition reporting. Please note, it is the responsibility of the user to acquire Dragon Natural Speaking (Healthcare Version) and a speech microphone.

Q Can I finalize and authenticate the report with a secure e-signature?

Sure can!

Q Can I electronically send the report to a client/referring physician?

Yes. Distribution preferences are chosen at the time of a new Team member creation. Choose between email, fax or both.

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