This programme is only available on Apple computers, hence why so many radiologists own MacBooks. This is a free open source version of the software used by the Royal College of Radiologists for the viva part of the Final FRCR 2B exam, so obviously it makes sense to use it for teaching as well. In the hospital environment, this forms part of the picture archiving and communication system (PACS), which doctors will be familiar with!Ī popular software for radiologists working in the UK is currently a programme called 'Horos'.
DICOM viewing software allows radiology trainees and consultants to view and manipulate medical images (such as radiographs or MRI scans) on their own PC, laptop or tablet.
It is the standard for handling, storing, printing, and transmitting information in medical imaging. DICOM stands for 'Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine'.
