Medical physics Interview Question:

What is Digital Imaging and Communications In Medicine (DICOM)?

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A standard for handling, storing, printing, and transmitting information in medical imaging. This protocol was formed to provide communication standards for sharing image information regardless of manufacturer and has included radiation therapy treatment information. This facilitates the use of picture archival and communications systems (PACS) and allows diagnostic images to be widely distributed.
Submitted by: Muhammad