Optimization of a PACS Display Workstation for Mainline Diagnostic Reading

The design of workstations for use in picture archival and communications systems (PACS) has received a significant amount of attention: rightfully so, as it is the most noticeable element in such a system. Various aspects of medical imaging workstations have been studied in detail, including feature requirements, user interface, performance requirements, and other human factors considerations. Experience during implementation of the CommView(R) PACS has shown that it is most important to carefully consider the operational environment in which these workstations will be placed in order to match the tasks and flow of information to, from, and within the workstation with the tasks and flow of information in the traditional film-based environment.