How Do I Get My Medical Images

How Do I Get My Medical Images

How Do I Get My Medical Images? Answers To Your Questions Can I get my medical images? Yes, your medical data is yours. The “21st Century Cures Act,” was updated in April 2023 to ensure that patients have access to their medical records. Under the HIPAA Privacy Rule,...
What is DICOM?

What is DICOM?

What is DICOM? What is DICOM? During a visit to your doctor or imaging center, you may have had medical images taken and heard the term “DICOM” used to describe them. So what does it mean? When medical imaging moved from film to digital, a global standard was required...
Is it safe to store my medical images online?

Is it safe to store my medical images online?

Is it safe to store my medical images online? Let’s say you’ve just had a medical image taken. You ask the Front Desk for a copy, and it’s given to you on a CD. Really – a CD? It is important to manage your own medical image history. Hospitals are not required...
Should I save my medical images?

Should I save my medical images?

Should I save my medical images? When was the last time you had medical images taken? Do you know where they are? If it was more than seven years ago, they’ve probably been deleted. Or, if you received a copy, it’s most likely sitting on some CD tucked away in that...