DICOM Grid has announced the release of the “medical selfie” feature available through its mobile optimized medical image management platform. Patients and care providers can upload medical pictures taken on an iOs device and securely share them with physicians.
“The ability to quickly send a picture is especially critical in trauma situations or frankly just to monitor ongoing care,” said Morris Panner, CEO of DICOM Grid. “For example, patients or referring physicians can snap a shot of a burn, wound, or other injury and share it with a specialty provider in minutes. A physician can view the picture through our secure portal to determine a treatment plan and advise whether or not the issue requires an in-person visit.”
The medical selfie feature enables real-time sharing of visible-light imagery, commonly used in dermatology and wound care, in a HIPAA-secure environment. Visible light imagery can be assessed without special equipment.
In addition to still pictures, patients are also able to share diagnostic imaging and related data. After creating an account, all information that is uploaded and shared can be accessed and viewed by patients online.
“As a physician who performs online patient consultations, tools like medical selfies help to streamline the telemedicine process,” said Rourke Stay, a DICOM Grid end user and founder of Lightbulb Radiology, an online destination for patients seeking second opinion services. “From a workflow standpoint, having images and pictures sent directly to my worklist is great. These tools empower patients by enabling them to seamlessly transfer imaging data from their own iPhones into the hands of an expert consultant.”
For more information, visit DICOM Grid.
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