Medical images made available on phones

A Woy Woy medical imaging clinic has launched a new app to give GPs and specialists the ability to access and review patient MRI, CT, ultrasound and X-ray images on their phones and tablet computers.

Central Coast Radiology Woy Woy radiologist Dr Alison Hunt said the radiology group was thrilled to be pioneering the "next generation" in medical imaging technology on the Central Coast.

"We have invested significantly in this new technology to help provide increased flexibility to doctors and we believe the introduction of the I-Med Online InteleConnect app will help them better manage urgent patient cases and put treatment plans in place faster," said Dr Hunt.

When logged in, doctors will be able to access patient's images and reports along with a patient's imaging history.

The app will allow doctors who practice at a number of clinics or spend a lot of time away from their computers to view incoming scans from their phones and tablets and act on critical cases with speed.

The app can also be used for cases that require cross-consultation as the technology will enable doctors, specialists and radiologists in multiple locations to view images simultaneously.

Central Coast Radiology radiologist Dr Brett Lyons said: "Prior to the introduction of this app, doctors had to be at their primary office or computer in order to receive and access patient's diagnostic scans," said Dr Lyons.

"If a doctor is on call, out of the office, or moving between facilities, they can now get instant access to new patient results and determine how and when action needs to be taken.

"In critical or urgent cases, this could help save lives.

"Working with top developers, we have ensured the app is extremely secure with patient privacy maintained at all times through the integration of high level technical safeguards," he added.

Launched locally by Central Coast Radiology, part of the I-Med Network, the app is free for pre-registered and approved medical professionals to download.

Media release, 12 Sep 2013

Edwina Brook, Crossman Communications