A radiological information system (RIS)[1] is the core system for the electronic management of
medical imaging departments. The major functions of the RIS can include patient scheduling, resource management, examination performance tracking, reporting, results distribution, and procedure billing.[2] RIS complements
HIS (hospital information systems) and
PACS (picture archiving and communication system), and is critical to efficient workflow to
radiology practices.[3]
Basic features
Radiological information systems commonly support the following features:[1]
A radiological information system (RIS)[1] is the core system for the electronic management of
medical imaging departments. The major functions of the RIS can include patient scheduling, resource management, examination performance tracking, reporting, results distribution, and procedure billing.[2] RIS complements
HIS (hospital information systems) and
PACS (picture archiving and communication system), and is critical to efficient workflow to
radiology practices.[3]
Basic features
Radiological information systems commonly support the following features:[1]