DICOM Viewer — Medical Image Visualization

What Is a DICOM Viewer?

A DICOM Viewer is a software application designed to display medical images in DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) format. These viewers range from basic applications — with display, zoom, and pan functions — to diagnostic-grade workstations featuring measurement tools, multiplanar reconstruction, and 3D rendering.

Web-based DICOM viewers represent a fundamental evolution, enabling access to images from any browser without installing specialized software. This capability is essential for teleradiology, where remote radiologists interpret studies from distant locations, and for clinical consultation by physicians who do not have dedicated workstations.

There are two main categories of viewers. Diagnostic-grade viewers are designed for primary image interpretation and comply with regulatory quality standards (monitor calibration, certified measurement tools). Clinical or reference viewers are intended for non-radiologist physicians who need to review images as a complement to their clinical assessment, without the requirements of a formal diagnostic environment.

Why It Matters in Healthcare

• Universal image access: web viewers eliminate the barrier of proprietary software, democratizing access to medical images.
• Teleradiology enabled: diagnostic-grade web viewers are the technical foundation for teleradiology programs.
• Advanced diagnostic tools: measurement, prior study comparison, multiplanar reconstruction, and 3D rendering improve diagnostic accuracy.
• Clinical mobility: physicians can review images from tablets and mobile devices at any point of care.
• Workflow integration: modern viewers integrate with the PACS and the radiologist's worklist for a seamless experience.

How Davix Relates to DICOM Viewers

• The Davix PACS/RIS includes a web-based diagnostic viewer with advanced visualization, measurement, and reconstruction tools.
• Accessible from any device with a web browser, with no additional software installation required.
• Diagnostic-grade tools for primary interpretation and clinical reference tools for treating physicians.
• Native integration with the radiologist's worklist and the radiology reporting workflow.
• Support for prior study comparison, multiplanar visualization, and modality-specific specialized tools.

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