"Merge Healthcare announced mobile technology that enables patients and healthcare professionals to view digital medical images such as CT, MRI, X-ray and other images on an Apple iPhone™ or iPod touch. A demonstration of Merge Mobile™ for the iPhone™ is available free of charge from the iPhone App Store.
Merge Mobile is breakthrough technology intended to help health organizations and clinicians improve quality of care, reduce costs and improve responsiveness to patients. Today, radiologists and physicians have access to patient medical images from computers connected to their practice management or PAC (picture archiving and communications) systems. Applications* built upon Merge Mobile technology will enable radiologists to view emergency cases directly from their iPhone or iPod touch, consult with colleagues and, when necessary, forward critical findings directly and securely to a patient’s referring physician. "
USE CASE: Doctor retreiving medical records including X-ray, CT-scan and MRI images on modile devices
Primary Actor: Doctor
Goal: To instantly retreive health information in an emergency situation.
Other Stakeholders and Interests: (1) Patient - life depends on the effectiveness of the application, (2) Attendant in Ambulance who is asking for consultation from doctor - required expert advice from a qualified person.
Supporting Actors: (1) PAC (Pictures and Archiving Communication) system. (2) Mobile/Cellular Network. (3) Mobile devices
Success Scenario:
1. Attendant retreives medical data of patient using Merge Mobile.
2. If required, Attendant requests a medical consult from a Doctor, and sends images using merge Mobile
Variations:
- Inability to connect to wireless newtork
- Access to medical record denied.
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