Evaluating a picture archiving communication system workstation

A successful PACS implementation requires well-designed hardware, a thoughtful software implementation, and a high degree of integration of PACS and RIS information. Although it may be difficult to avoid some of the technical jargon, perhaps the most important evaluation step is to sit at a workstation and see if the image display metaphor is one that can conform to your image interpretation style. Finally, integration of RIS and PACS is crucial.