21 May 2007
A revolutionary digital X-ray system that speeds up diagnosis and shortens waiting lists has been demonstrated to Tony Blair.
The PM headed to London’s Royal Free hospital to see the digital, film-less X-ray system known as PACS (Picture Archiving and Communications System) in action.
It is already being used in every hospital Trust in London and will be available across the country by 2008, part of the investment in new technology taking place across the NHS.
The system helps doctors treat patients faster and better, removing the need for costly and time-consuming film X-rays.
PACS enables clinical images to be stored electronically and viewed on screen - much like a digital camera. Health professionals can compare them with previous scans at the touch of a button.
The digital image also follows the patient wherever they go and can be recalled whenever and wherever they need to be accessed by a healthcare professional.
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