Term: Radiology Information System (RIS)

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-09-26

Definition:

A computerized system for tracking patients and the diagnostic imaging (DI) procedures they receive, scheduling, reporting and billing.

Related terms 

• Diagnostic Imaging (DI)

References 

• Finlayson G, Leslie WD, MacWilliam L. Diagnostic Imaging Data in Manitoba: Assessment and Applications. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2004. [Report] [Summary] (View)