DIN Standards Committee Radiology
DIN 6862-2
Identification and characterization of radiological images in medical diagnosis - Part 2: Passing on of radiographs and related records in digital radiography, digital fluoroscopy and computed tomography
Identifizierung und Kennzeichnung von Bildaufzeichnungen in der medizinischen Diagnostik - Teil 2: Weitergabe von Röntgenaufnahmen und zugehörigen Aufzeichnungen in der digitalen Radiographie, digitalen Durchleuchtung und Computertomographie
Overview
This standard deals with the characterization of radiological images with digital data which refer to the operating body, the patient and the examination, and which are required or recommended for identification of a digital imaging record, in particular for forwarding of radiological images to referring or reporting physicians and medical authorities. The transmitted data are intended for comprehension of the radiological report, interpretation, submission and comparison for subsequent examinations or therapies, image or data evaluation, including aspects regarding dosage, quality assurance. The following items are specified: structuring data for quick findability, data required and recommended for forwarding of radiological images. At least the data deemed necessary may be displayed by a viewer which is intended for display of the transmitted radiological images. A display option for all listed data structured in accordance with this standard is recommended. The standard has been prepared by NA 080-00-04 AA "Informationsverarbeitung" ("Information processing") of the Radiology Standards Committee.
