Development of filmless technology

Stage 1 (2009-2014)
From physical to digital films

The digitalised radiology imaging system was fully implemented in all public hospital wards by replacing physical films with digital images. Radiology images are acquired, stored, transmitted and displayed digitally for simultaneous access and analysis across hospitals and departments through the Radiology Information System. This helps streamline the workflow and save the portering cost of physical films.

Stage 2 (2015-2018)
Filmless Operating Theatres Project

Eight specialties are engaged in the project, including Neurosurgery, Surgery, Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Ear, Nose & Throat, Ophthalmology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Clinical Oncology and Radiology. All radiology images will be uploaded to the corporate-wide central storage after patient’s examination, and clinicians can then retrieve for pre-operative planning.

Stage 3 (2018-2020)
Real-time Integration of Radiology Images in Supporting Clinical Procedures

Standardise the workflow of radiology image acquisition by connecting the image processing systems not covered in stage 2 (outside Operating Theatres) to the central corporate-wide radiology image infrastructure after technical vetting.