This is the only source that actually covers the critical issues of hardware / software design and implementation of a systematic and easily understood. To strengthen and update the book, the author: Emphasizing the clinical application of PACS and integrate clinical examples throughout the text Reflecting the many changes in the field, with new chapters on Web-based PACS, security, integrating the healthcare enterprise, clinical management systems, and electronic patient records Using imaging informatics framework to describe the PACS, making this book accessible without advanced knowledge of physics, engineering, mathematics, or information technology Explain how PACS can improve workflow, therapy, and treatment With coverage of the most systematic and thorough assessment of the practical applications that are available, this text is a complete guide to all those involved in designing, implementing, and using PACS. Health informatics professionals in the medical and allied imaging, radiologists and technical staff, surgeons and oncologists and their teams, medical and electronic engineers, medical informaticians, and friends, graduate students, and advanced students, all will benefit from the resources valuable. "An excellent book for people involved in the implementation, design, or simply PACS operations and the appropriate text books." ? From reviews of previous editions of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology "The strength of this book lies in the extensive experience of the author, who has implemented PACS at various institutions in the United States and abroad." ? From reviews of previous editions in Radiology