In the hospital environment, this forms part of the picture archiving and communication system (PACS), which doctors will be familiar with!Ī popular software for radiologists working in the UK is currently a programme called 'Horos'. DICOM viewing software allows radiology trainees and consultants to view and manipulate medical images (such as radiographs or MRI scans) on their own PC, laptop or tablet. It is the standard for handling, storing, printing, and transmitting information in medical imaging.
DICOM stands for 'Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine'.
