Introduction
To find the cause of “lost
films” and “missing reports” in
a filmless environment is important
to follow each step of an imaging exam
from the time a patient is schedule to the time a final report is signed. Comparison of the status changes in RIS (Radiology Information System) and PACS helps in identifying where a breakdown occurred and who is responsible to fix the problem (receptionist, technologist, PACS/RIS manager, transcriptionist, radiologist).