Practical Imaging Informatics: Foundations and Applications for PACS Professionals [Paperback]

Barton F. Branstetter IV (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1441904832 | ISBN-13: 978-1441904836 | Publication Date: February 6, 2010 | Edition: 1st Edition.

Attention SIIM Members: a special discount is available to you; please log in to the SIIM website at www.siimweb.org/pii  or call the SIIM office at 703-723-0432 for information on how you can receive the SIIM member price. Imaging Informatics Professionals (IIPs) have come to play an indispensable role in modern medicine, and the scope of this profession has grown far beyond the boundaries of the PACS. A successful IIP must not only understand the PACS itself, but also have knowledge of clinical workflow, a base in several medical specialties, and a solid IT capability regarding software interactions and networking. With the introduction of a certification test for the IIP position, a single source was needed to explain the fundamentals of imaging informatics and to demonstrate how those fundamentals are applied in everyday practice. Practical Imaging Informatics describes the foundations of information technology and clinical image management, details typical daily operations, and discusses rarer complications and issues.

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Aus den Rezensionen: “Barton F. Braustetter gelingt mit diesem Buch der Spagat zwischen einem praktischen Nachschlagewerk einerseits und einem ansprechenden und nützlichen Lehrbuch andererseits. ... Was das Buch ... so wertvoll macht, ist nicht nur der Inhalt, sondern auch die besondere Art und Weise der Darstellung ... Wichtige Informationen wie ... Definitionen oder Checklisten sind als farbig hinterlegte Kästen nicht zu übersehen. Am Ende jedes Kapitels findet sich zudem ein Fragebogen, mit dem der Leser seinen aktuellen Wissensstand überprüfen kann. Dadurch wird das Werk ... als Lehrbuch gerecht.“ (Lang, in: E-Health-Com, February/2010, Issue 1, S. 70)

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Attention SIIM Members: a special discount is available to you; please log in to the SIIM website at www.siimweb.org/pii  or call the SIIM office at 703-723-0432 for information on how you can receive the SIIM member price of $59.95. Imaging Informatics Professionals (IIPs) have come to play an indispensable role in modern medicine, and the scope of this profession has grown far beyond the boundaries of the PACS. A successful IIP must not only understand the PACS itself, but also have knowledge of clinical workflow, a base in several medical specialties, and a solid IT capability regarding software interactions and networking. With the introduction of a certification test for the IIP position, a single source was needed to explain the fundamentals of imaging informatics and to demonstrate how those fundamentals are applied in everyday practice. Practical Imaging Informatics describes the foundations of information technology and clinical image management, details typical daily operations, and discusses rarer complications and issues. Written by world-renown experts from the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine, this book is an indispensable reference for the practicing IIP, those studying for a certification exam, and any professional who needs quick access to the nuts and bolts of imaging informatics.

Product Details

• Paperback: 472 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1st Edition. edition (February 6, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1441904832
• ISBN-13: 978-1441904836
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #118,023 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good reference for residents interested in informatics, January 7, 2010

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Yun R. Sheu - See all my reviews
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As a resident interested in informatics, there has often been a difficulty in finding literature pertaining to informatics. I found this book extremely useful as a reference. It has contributions from respected authors in the field along with a large breadth of coverage from the topics as basic as difference imaging modalities to the fundementals of workflow testing. Definitions of the numerous terms thrown around in informatics (i.e. HL7, DICOM, and IHE) are clearly explained. There is even a section on how to choose the correct furniture for the reading room. While some parts of the book are definitely geared towards PACS adminitrators, the book provides a good framework in understanding how information flows in a radiology enviroment. A solid reference for anyone with a interest in informatics.

4.0 out of 5 stars Practical Imaging Formatics Review, February 18, 2010

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