Karolinska University Hospital reduces waiting times for CT and MRI thorax cases

July 2006 – Karolinska University Hospital in Stockholm had experienced an under-capacity in reporting for CT and MRI thorax cases. The hospital was faced with an increasing backlog of cases and subsequently increasing waiting times for results.

TMC and Karolinska University Hospital initiated cooperation to meet the immediate need in reducing waiting times. Cases were sent to the TMC Sectra PACS via a secure connection through the Swedish national healthcare network, Sjunet. These cases were reported by TMC radiologists specialised in Body Imaging.

Karolinska University Hospital’s reporting needs was changing from week to week. Respecting the hospital’s variable needs, TMC continues to offer a very flexible solution that gives the hospital the possibility to order reporting services at short notice.

“I am very satisfied both with the quality of the reports as well as the administrative contacts with TMC. TMC has fulfilled all agreements made to my full satisfaction. I also find that contacts with both management and clinical personnel are easy to make and that our opinions are treated well and with a positive attitude.”

Bo Persson, M.D., Ph.D., Chairman and Head of Radiology Department, Karolinska University Hospital, Huddinge

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