PHOENIX, April 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- DICOM Grid
today announced the release of "medical selfie", a new feature
available through its mobile optimized medical image management
platform. Using the feature, patients and care providers can upload
medical pictures taken on an iOs device and securely share them
with physicians.
"The ability to quickly send a picture is especially critical in
trauma situations or frankly just to monitor ongoing care, "
Morris Panner, CEO of DICOM Grid
said. "For example, patients or referring physicians can snap a
shot of a burn, wound, or other injury and share it with a
specialty provider in minutes. A physician can view the
picture through our secure portal to determine a treatment plan and
advise whether or not the issue requires an in-person visit."
DICOM Grid is a pioneer in the rapidly evolving telehealth
space, providing web-based tools that facilitate remote
consultations involving imaging. On-line features for 24/7 access,
real-time image sharing, mobile viewing, and secure messaging are
made possible through its award winning product line, DG Suite.
The medical selfie feature facilities real-time sharing of
"visible light" imagery in a HIPAA secure environment.
Commonly used in dermatology and wound care, visible light imagery
can be assessed without special equipment. In addition to still
pictures, patients are also able to share diagnostic imaging and
related data. By creating a DICOM Grid account, all information
that is uploaded and shared can be accessed and viewed by patients
online.
"As a physician who performs online patient consultations, tools
like medical selfies help to streamline the telemedicine process,"
comments Dr. Rourke Stay, user of
DICOM Grid and Founder of Lightbulb Radiology, an online
destination for patients seeking second opinion services.
"From a workflow standpoint, having images and pictures sent
directly to my worklist is great. These tools empower patients by
enabling them to seamlessly transfer imaging data from their own
iphones into the hands of an expert consultant."
During HIMSS 2015 in Chicago,
customers, prospects, and media will have the opportunity to
demonstrate the medical selfie at booth #5614. Members of the
media should contact PR Representative Stacy Silver (ssilver@sspr.com) for more
information and/or to coordinate interviews with DICOM Grid
executives. To learn more visit:
http://www.dicomgrid.com/medical-selfies.
About DICOM Grid
DICOM Grid is an open cloud platform for medical imaging
applications. Our patented data security transforms your medical
imaging information into a dynamic data warehouse where open web
services provide universal access to all your clinically rich data.
Now you can safely and easily deploy cloud applications for medical
imaging collaboration, exchange, vendor-neutral archive, business
continuity, EMR integration, bio-informatics, and more. Discover
what the power of the cloud can do for your healthcare enterprise
at www.dicomgrid.com.
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