What is DICOM?
DICOM, an international standard used for the storage and transmission of medical images.
Practical Framework
Imaging-focused concepts; encompass the storage, sharing, and evaluation of medical images according to the DICOM standard.
Inter-System Role
DICOM is one of the concepts that must be considered during the design phase to enable different applications to communicate in a common language.
Considerations
The most common mistake regarding DICOM is to view it as a standalone software feature. Lasting benefits come from addressing process design, data quality, and team habits together.
To see this concept in context, you can refer to the Health Software Architecture guide, and for other terms, you can return to the Digital Dictionary page.
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What is DICOM?
An international standard used for the storage and transmission of medical images.
What role does DICOM play in system integration?
DICOM is concerned with the secure and consistent sharing of data between systems; it is evaluated alongside standards such as HL7 and FHIR.
Who is concerned with DICOM?
DICOM is relevant to teams working in the field of Software Architecture, particularly software, integration, and system architecture teams.