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The ability of radiotherapy systems to communicate with each other and with other systems within the hospital, is the foundation for integration.
Elekta is committed to:
- using industry-standard communications protocols, such as
- DICOM by Merge
- publishing our own protocols, where no industry standards exist
- active co-operation with third party systems suppliers
- support for collaborators and customers to ensure that connectivity works
Meeting the Future
Open connectivity enables the easy incorporation of new applications and upgrades while allowing users to retain their choice of equipment supplier.
Connectivity and modular design mean that customers need only purchase the functions they require. A radiotherapy system can be tailored to varying customer requirements, and can grow as a department expands.
PreciseNET™ links together the formerly separate steps in the process of diagnosis and treatment into a cohesive whole, through the use of a common database and standard protocols. Clinical benefits and improved efficiency are experienced within both the radiotherapy treatment process and in the ability to link other administrative and financial functions within the hospital. |
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The drive for connectivity arises from the desire to improve patient care
A common data base eliminates data transfer from one system to another streamlining the clinical process, reducing trauma and delay for the patient. Greater integration ensures consistent handling and presentation of patient data, saves time, reduces the possibility of error and improves administrative efficiency.
- More streamlined work flow
- Improved process efficiency
- Easier access to treatment and patient data
- Reduced data entry
- Common view of data
- Shared database
- Artificial barriers between functions removed
- Industry-standard hardware and software for compatibility and assured upgrade path
Integration through PreciseNET™ connectivity solutions
Elekta's vision of the integrated radiotherapy department of the future embraces not only functions within the radiotherapy department - planning, simulation, treatment, verification, and even diagnosis - but also the concept of radiotherapy as part of the wider hospital network. |
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