Radiology Workflow

Overview

The Radiology module handles imaging orders (X-ray, Ultrasound, CT, MRI, etc.), report upload, and billing integration. It is designed to work with both in-house radiology departments and external imaging centers.

Placing a Radiology Order

From OPD/IPD Encounter (Doctor)

1. During consultation, the doctor clicks Order Investigation.
2. Select the Radiology tab.
3. Choose the imaging test (e.g., "Chest X-Ray PA View", "USG Abdomen", "CT Brain Plain").
4. Add clinical notes (e.g., "R/O pneumonia", "History of trauma — rule out fracture").
5. Submit. The order appears in the Radiology queue.

Direct Order (Radiology Department)

1. Navigate to Radiology > New Order.
2. Search for the patient.
3. Select the imaging test.
4. The order is queued.

Performing the Imaging

1. The radiology technician locates the pending order from Radiology > Queue.
2. The patient arrives and the procedure is performed.
3. If the imaging device produces digital files (DICOM, JPEG, PNG), they are saved for upload.

Report Upload

1. Open the completed order.
2. Click Upload Report.
3. Attach:
   • Report file — PDF report from the radiologist
   • Images — DICOM or image files (optional)
   • Radiologist notes — Findings and impression
4. Click Finalize.

The report is now available in the patient's record.

Billing

Radiology charges can be:

• Added to the OPD bill (for outpatient imaging)
• Added to the IPD bill (for inpatient imaging)
• Generated as a standalone radiology bill

Pricing is configured per test from Admin > Tests & Panels.

Test Catalog

Admins configure radiology tests from Admin > Tests & Panels:

• Test name (e.g., "MRI Brain with Contrast")
• Category: Radiology
• Price
• Report template (optional)

FAQ

Q: Can images be stored in NICE HMS? A: Images are stored in Google Cloud Storage and linked to the patient record. Large DICOM files are supported.

Q: Can external radiologists access reports? A: External radiologists would need a user account with appropriate role permissions. Alternatively, reports can be printed or shared as PDFs.