Patients will in future have easier access to their radiological images, via a national portal or a chosen doctor, without the need to physically download CDs or films, the Ministry of Health announced today.
The government department said that in cooperation with the Clinical Center of Montenegro (KCCG) and other health institutions, with the support of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), they have begun the implementation of the central radiology system project.
"The goal of the project is to establish a single information system for storing and exchanging digital radiological and other medical images throughout Montenegro. This creates conditions for faster, safer and higher-quality diagnosis, as well as improving healthcare for all citizens. Patients will in the future have easier access to their radiological images, via a national portal or a chosen doctor, without the need to physically download CDs or films," the statement states.
The Ministry of Health said that the new system eliminates unnecessary repeat imaging and additional radiation exposure, while allowing multiple specialists to interpret the findings simultaneously.
"Digital data storage, with additional protection, will bring greater safety for patients. For healthcare workers, this means faster and more accurate diagnostics with the availability of advanced image analysis modules, regardless of the institution or municipality they are in. Radiological findings will be consolidated and available in real time, facilitating cooperation between specialists through teleradiology," the Ministry of Health said.
They say that the project also opens up the possibility for the broader development of digital medicine - such as digital pathology with telepathology, where tissue samples are digitized and read remotely, or digital ophthalmology with teleophthalmology, which contributes to the prevention and early detection of diseases such as glaucoma or diabetic retinopathy.
"Also, the system creates the prerequisites for improving national screening programs, especially in the field of breast cancer. This comprehensive platform will be the basis for further upgrades and the introduction of modern technologies, including tools based on artificial intelligence. The implementation of the central radiology system contributes to a more rational use of resources and cost reduction, while bringing higher quality, safer and more efficient healthcare to patients and doctors," the Ministry of Health said in a statement.
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