The Imaging Files at Risk on Mobile Devices

Bandwidth advancements and greater device capacity have enabled the sharing of high-density files like PACS and other diagnostic images, so physicians can join in on consults even from remote locations. Yet despite the convenience and immediate response capabilities, there are various security issues that must be addressed before confidential patient image files are viewed in public, says Allan Ridings, senior risk management and patient safety specialist with the Cooperative of American Physicians.