Once upon a time, teleradiology was considered as a fragmented and interrupted experience where the images, texts, and speeches were getting delivered on a different medium.

And the poor communication between the referring physician and teleradiologist might have resulted in confusion in the patient’s mind or the high cost or undesirable clinical outcomes.Currently, technological advances have revolutionized the way teleradiology is conducted and is contributing to quality healthcare service delivery.

Today, teleradiology represents the integration of the many advanced multimedia technologies which supports the upload/download of reports along with other necessary support documents (other than radiological images), display of images (multiple viewing/screening options), tools for image annotation, image/report archival and retrieval, communication between the group/team, audio reporting and its conversion into text report are some of the important features facilitating the remote reporting equivalent to real-time reporting.At present, Teleradiology addresses the key concern of the referring physician – accurate report at the earliest with the provision of communicating with teleradiologists in real-time.These concerns get addressed and benefit him in multiple ways.Benefit of Support from the extended team during the deciding moments becomes crucial for those who are based in healthcare centers where the radiology department works in stipulated working hours or patients are referred to other centers for radiology services.

In such a scenario, the treating physician is benefitted by receiving accurate reports within the decided TAT and can interact with the teleradiologist for further clarification.

Overall, the referring physician has an extended team outside his team (employed/assigned team) to support him in providing quality patient care and on whom he can rely during his crucial deciding moments.Benefit of 24 x 7 Reporting services empowers the referring physician in providing quality patient care round the clock without any delay.

This works wonders for the multispecialty hospitals who need the subspecialty reporting and expert opinions for critical cases additional to their regular radiologist’s reporting; especially in cases of Orthopaedic, Neurology, Oncology, Paediatric or Emergency to name a few.Benefit of Remote Reporting has brought about a paradigm shift in the quality of patient care extended in primary or secondary care centers located in tier 2 / 3 towns or geographically challenging locations.

But this remote working is not a new concept in Radiology.

Since 1980, PACS has undergone many transformations in multiple ways.

The workflow is customized based on the modality of images and criticality of the cases marked in the raised work ordersToday, the Web-based PACS offers many additional features like AI-Assisted Decision Support systems, Multi-Media Enhanced Reporting (MMER), an intuitive user interface, intelligent work aids (personalized tools and layout), mobile extensions, multimedia communication tools, etc that boost reading/reporting, making it a smart PACS.

The benefit of all these features has resulted in reduced TAT, improved productivity of department, better management of emergency / critical cases, and maintenance of data security.

PACS infrastructure is evolving with advancements in medical imaging technologies and it is highly scalable to keep up the pace with the increasing number of imaging and reporting.

of work stations, integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning or any other features.

A medical system by which patient’s radiological images from a variety of health care facilities are transmitted electronically for review and reporting by experienced, offsite radiologists and that’s teleradiology.

The resulting reports are then transmitted back to the original facility, providing key insights about the images and helping to determine the course of further patient care.

Now in the present scenario use of teleradiology is highly recommended as the covid 19 crisis threatens the entire world.

However, optimization of IT solutions and implementation of the right change process is a significant milestone for a successful transition.Radiology plays an important role during the pandemic as it is essential to maintain the continuity of the health service to the patients.

Using such technology based on the transmission of radiological patient images from one location to another and allows radiologists to provide services without having to be in contact with the patient is peculiarly important to minimize the expansion of the covid 19 virus.

In some countries, radiology departments in public and private experienced this solution of remote working, showing a positive impact during the outbreak.The physical distance between the technologist radiologist, the referring physicians, and the patient is of great advantage now as concerns the present situation.

As per the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), disability from MSDs is the second largest in number, across the globe.

It’s very important to get muscle or bone disorders diagnosed and treated in time, to keep oneself healthy.

This makes MSK, the most sought-after system as far as, an accurate clinical diagnosis is concerned.

These are X-Rays, ultrasound, CT scans, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRIs).

Limited information can also be received in conditions like arthritis, infections, and osteoporosis while using X-rays.

This painless and non-invasive procedure helps doctors making a diagnosis in cases of, Osteoporosis, Osteopenia, Paget’s disease, Bone cancer, Bone infections, Muscular dystrophy, Muscle sprains or strains, Tendinitis, etc.

How does Body Imaging help?

A Radiologist, who has gone an extra mile in obtaining extensive training in Body Imaging Subspecialty, is a Body Imaging Expert.

Reporting done by these Fellowship Trained experts, help other practicing clinicians, having a more precise diagnosis providing a cutting-edge advantage in treating a variety of diseases in the chest, abdomen, and pelvic area.

The Body Imaging Subspecialists provide their expert reporting in the following areas: In ChestEmphysema, asthma, infections like HIV and tuberculosis, occupational lung hazards, lung cancer, and aortic pathologies.

In AbdomenCT and MRI for Liver, Gallbladder and biliary system, Pancreas, Kidneys, Small and large bowel as well as aortic diseases.MRI spleen and urinary bladderMRI Enterography (for inflammatory bowel disease) – more specialized area.

In Pelvic AreaMRI for Perianal fistula and abscess, Pelvic Floor evaluation, and Placental and Foetal MRI Oncological DiagnosisCT and MRI General OncologyMRI Prostate (Screening and Staging examinations)MRI in Gynaecological cancers (Uterus, Cervix, and Ovaries)MRI for Rectal Cancer Staging How do We Help… At Cloudex, we have an excellent team of certified Radiologists, Physicians, Subspecialty experts, and trained technologists, who work in association with Physicians, Surgeons, Chest Physicians, Gastroenterologists, Urologists, Gynaecologists, and Radiation and Medical Oncologists.

The ever-evolving medical world keeps bringing out solutions to the challenges posed by the fast pace populace.

In this competitive and fast-paced environment, Teleradiology enables hospitals from remotest places to small or mid-size hospitals to provide patient care effectively irrespective of time.

Nighthawk Reporting services work out as an ideal option for many healthcare service providers who cannot afford to recruit a radiologist beyond regular working hours and get benefitted from after-hour radiology services.Nighthawk reporting allows the radiology department to exhibit its duty of quality reporting without any delay.

This late-night radiology coverage empowers the hospitals in extending patient care to a high level with better outcomes, and in a bigger perspective improves the face-value and bottom-line score of Hospitals.

The accuracy of reporting and detailed interpretation of the images (expertise in particular anatomy or type of reports/modality) improves the prognosis by facilitating the early diagnosis and proper treatment planning.

Weekend / Holiday Reporting services ensure the regular radiologists are able to utilize their break productively and return to job energized without any of the radiology reporting being stalked/trailed at the health center.