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Double vision: an exploration of radiologists’ and general practitioners’ views on using picture archiving and communication systems (PACS)

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posted on 2023-06-07, 15:28 authored by Leslie Carlin, Helen Smith, Flis Henwood, Steve Flowers, Andrea Jones, Rebecca PrenticeRebecca Prentice, Ken Miles
This article explores the perspectives of two user groups, general practitioners (GPs) and consultant radiologists (CRs), on the rollout of picture archiving and communications systems (PACS) within acute trusts and eventually to primary care as part of the electronic patient record. Qualitative interviews were conducted with 16 CRs and 31 GPs. Analysis was carried out using a grounded theory approach. Radiologists expressed positive views about the implementation of PACS in secondary care, but were wary of GPs accessing radiological images. GPs expressed concerns about the added burdens that PACS might bring to primary care, but most felt that sharing images with patients could benefit doctor—patient communication and increase patient satisfaction. This study highlights both impediments and pathways to the implementation of PACS in primary care, and illustrates the importance of regarding PACS as socially embedded and users as culturally disparate.

History

Publication status

  • Published

Journal

Health Informatics Journal

ISSN

1460-4582

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Issue

2

Volume

16

Page range

75-86

Department affiliated with

  • Clinical and Experimental Medicine Publications

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Author's version cannot be uploaded until 12 months after journal publication (ie June 2011)

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  • No

Peer reviewed?

  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2010-07-13

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