Definition: The use or consumption of feature provided by a picture archiving and communication system (PACS). A PACS is a medical imaging technology which provides economical storage and convenient access to images from multiple modalities (source machine types). For example, Electronic images and reports are transmitted digitally via PACS. Source: Wikipedia Source reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Picture_archiving_and_communication_system Additional information: PACS is a comprehensive system used in the field of medical imaging. It is designed to manage, store, retrieve, and distribute digital radiological images. The system replaces traditional hard-copy based means of managing medical images, such as film archives. It offers a platform for radiologists and medical professionals to access patient images and reports from various imaging types, including X-ray, CT, MRI, and ultrasound. PACS is composed of four major components: the imaging modalities such as MRI and CT, a secured network for the transmission of patient information, workstations for interpreting and reviewing images, and archives for the storage and retrieval of images and reports. Combined with available and emerging web technology, PACS has the ability to deliver timely and efficient access to images, interpretations, and related data. Example: Examples of PACS application include: 1) In a hospital setting, where radiologists use PACS to view and interpret images taken from a CT scan. The images are stored in the PACS and can be easily retrieved and viewed on a computer. 2) In a multi-site healthcare system, where PACS allows for the sharing of images across different locations. A patient could have an X-ray taken at one location, and a specialist at another location could access the X-ray image via the PACS for review and consultation. LOST view: TVA-Health Medical Imaging Enablers [Motivation] Identifier: http://data.europa.eu/dr8/egovera/PictureArchiveAndCommunicationSystemApplicationService EIRA traceability: eira:DigitalSolutionApplicationService ABB name: egovera:PictureArchiveAndCommunicationSystemApplicationService EIRA concept: eira:ArchitectureBuildingBlock Last modification: 2023-08-20 dct:identifier: http://data.europa.eu/dr8/egovera/PictureArchiveAndCommunicationSystemApplicationService dct:title: Picture Archive And Communication System (PACS) Application Service