Digital Medical Imaging: Implementation Strategy for the Defense Medical Establishment

In formulating an Implementation strategy for digital medical imaging, three interrelated thrusts have emerged for the Defense Medical Establishment. These thrusts- (1) Totally filmless medical imaging on the battlefield, (2) Teleradiology, and (3) DIN/PACS for peacetime military health care- have significant implications in their fully developed form as resource savers and quality improvers for the unique aspects of military health care .