[optimal] Student Research Project

From: "LeRoy Judkins" <ljudkins@xxxxxxxx>
To: <optimal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2012 08:53:41 -0700
Good morning.  I hope you are all having a lovely day.  Recently I was
contacted by a college student doing a research paper on electronic imaging,
electronic records, and the various ways of viewing and storing images in
ophthalmology.  

 

She would like to speak with more individuals with have knowledge of these
things.  Her questions were not very technical.  Any of you who do imaging
and have seen a transition of any of the systems would likely be able to
satisfy most of what she would like to glean from this endeavor.

 

My experience with her was very pleasant.  She is polite, respectful, and
appreciative.  The conversation I had with her lasted just less than an hour
but I am a bit verbose.  If any of you are interested in speaking with her I
am providing her contact information below wrapped in a synopsis she put
together for you.  If you have any questions please let me know.  Otherwise
feel free to contact her directly.  Thank you and have a delightful day.

 

Jud

 

LeRoy D. Judkins, COT, OCT-C

Eye Associates Northwest, PC

1101 MADISON

SUITE 600

SEATTLE, WA 98104

Clinic Number:   206-215-2020

Direct Ext.         206-342-6139

Cell Number:     206-553-9641

 

Synopsis: Hello, I'm a recent graduate of a medical technology program at
the University of Michigan. I am doing an informal research project this
summer on image data management in Ophthalmology. I am understanding how
various practices and institutions currently review, store, and share images
and trying to gather thoughts on technology trends particular to
Ophthalmology: image management systems and EMRs, convenience of licensed
software versus subscription web-based access, cloud and image management
systems, medical information exchange platforms, image management technology
that might be more developed in Radiology but not Ophthalmology yet but
would be useful.

Please let me know if you have any insight on any of these topics or are
open to discuss in a brief interview. My name is Anna, my email is
annang@xxxxxxxxx and I will be continuing this through the end of August.
Thank you for your time.

 

 

Questions: feel free to answer any of the following or parts of the
following. Thank you!

 

1.      Review Systems:  What viewing system or image management system are
you using? Is it integrated into an EMR, and if so which EMR? What are your
thoughts on your image management system compared to others? What do you
think of image management systems integrated into EMR versus those that are
standalone? How do you evaluate an image management system- what are your
most important criteria you consider?

 

2.      Image Exchange: How do you exchange images with other health systems
and providers (e.g. prints, CDs, email, electronically, etc.)? What do you
think of this method, how would you prefer it be done? How often do you have
to exchange images on average? What do you think about the usefulness of an
image exchange platform for Ophthalmology (some platforms exist for
Radiology currently) to exchange images electronically and securely with
other providers, referrals centers, and health systems to coordinate patient
care/reduce redundant imaging? Would this be more convenient than how you
currently exchange, do you think your institution would exchange more, or
are there other barriers (e.g. each center would still prefer to do their
own imaging)?
[optimal] Student Research Project

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