LibGuides: PACs and Imaging Informatics Subject Guide: PACs and Imaging Informatics Resources

Picture Archiving And Communication Systems (PACS) and Imaging Informatics

Subject Headings

To search by subject in the LRC Catalogue or PubMed, MeSH subject headings should be used for best results. The following list represents a sample of available headings; to obtain a complete list of relevant subject terms please use the MeSH browser in PubMed or consult with LRC staff.

hospital information systems [1987-90]

radiology information systems [1991-present]

teleradiology [1996-present]

telemedicine [1993-5]

Journals, Books, AV

Search for journal titles to which the LRC subscribes at www.michener.ca/lrc. You may search by journal databases or search by journal title using EBSCO A-Z.

Relevant books/audiovisuals can be found in the LRC within the call number range WN/26.5 (computers & radiography).

Relevant Websites

AuntMinnie.com
Site for medical imaging professionals that features news and forums.
BrighamRad Professional Education
This site contains education and research materials for radiologists, medical students, and patients. It is maintained by Brigman and Women’s Hospital, a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School.
CHORUS-Collaborative Hypertext of Radiology
A quick reference peer-review website that uses “Web-based submission and anonymous review of documents.” Documents are reviewed (and updated as needed) within two years.
Diagnostic Imaging
The homepage of the electronic journal Diagnostic Imaging with links to Diagnostic Imaging journals for North America, Europe and Asia. Other links include webcasts, meetings, online community boards, and other newsletters.
RadiologyInfo.org
Information resources focused on explaining to patients how procedures are performed.