Carolinas HealthCare System has developed the most extensive digital communication system in the region for imaging procedures. Carolinas Medical Center is an integral part of this system, allowing physicians and technicians to access patient records for quicker, more accurate diagnosis and treatment.

The advantages of the Digital Imaging Network:
Images are recorded in a personal image folder. Because the network extends through Mecklenburg County, physicians can enter their secure password to review patient images in an office or hospital setting.

The computer network extends to the Emergency Room and the Operating Rooms. Patients experiencing an emergency event or requiring surgery have all images immediately available. Radiologists can review scans from any location in Carolinas HealthCare System, which means a specialist at another facility can be contacted to assist in diagnosis.

CMC also provides copies of exams via computer disc so images can be reviewed at other healthcare facilities.