A new laptop-based DICOM viewer for in-theatre procedures, multi-site MDT meetings and networked training

This paper describes a new DICOM viewing system designed around a laptop/desktop computer which can be operated anywhere and can readily interconnect clinicians at different locations. The system delivers a potentially cost effective solution through its simple yet high performance implementation, and by exploiting the existing IT facilities available in all trusts. Trials under way at the Ipswich NHS Trust and several neighbouring trusts are successfully proving the capabilities and benefits of the system in theatre procedures, multi-site MDT meetings, and for networked training and education.