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SCAR 2004
Special Sessions
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Invited
speakers present in-depth, specialized learning opportunities on cutting
edge, timely topics. In general, these sessions include topics not covered
by SCAR U.
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Special Sessions
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VI VII VIII
IX X
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Thursday, May 20
Special Session I -
PDA's
10:15 AM – 12:00 PM
Ballroom
C
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Chair:
Adam
E. Flanders, MD
Thomas
Jefferson University Hospital
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Participants:
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Richard
H. Wiggins, III, MD
University
of Utah Hospitals & Clinics
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William
Boonn, MD
Hospital
of the University of Pennsylvania |
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| PDA technology is
evolving rapidly, and it is easy to get confused with all the features,
options, operating system differences, and general technology available.
Because PDA technology is advancing so rapidly, it is difficult to keep
current with the models and options available. Handheld computing
has become increasingly versatile with the integration of wireless
technology and telephony (i.e. “smart phones”). These advances
in technology have allowed these devices to have an increasing importance
in mobile computing in medicine, and especially radiology. There are
several new hardware and software options and the interactions of these
handheld devices with HIS, RIS, and PACS, as well as voice recognition
continue to expand and develop, allowing them to make significant impacts
on Radiology workflow. |
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Learning
Objectives:
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Learn about the basic options of handheld computers, the differences between
operating systems and wireless services.
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Gain an understanding of how to use these PDA devices in medicine and
radiology.
3.
Demonstrate the capabilities, advantages, and implications using PDAs in
radiology today, and interactions with HIS, RIS, PACS, and voice
recognition, as well as digital decision support tools, and “walking
libraries”.
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Thursday, May 20
Special Session II - SCAR Expert Hotline and Online Archive
1:00 PM – 2:15 PM
Ballroom
C
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Chair:
Steven C. Horii, MD
University
of Pennsylvania
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Participants:
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Paul
G. Nagy, PhD
Medical
College of Wisconsin
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Eliot L. Siegel, MD
University
of Maryland
VA
Maryland Healthcare System |
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For several years, the SCAR Expert Hotline has provided SCAR members
the opportunity to pose PACS-related questions to a panel of experts. The
answers to these questions have recently been compiled and indexed for
access through the SCAR website, where they constitute a valuable resource
for all SCAR members. This session will summarize the content of the online
version of the Expert Hotline and explain how the information can be
accessed most efficiently. Attendees will also learn how to submit questions
to the Hotline. A live demonstration will be included.
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Learning
Objectives:
1.
Understand the contents of the online version of the Expert Hotline.
2.
Understand how to search the Hotline for specific information.
3.
Learn how to submit new questions to the Hotline.
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Thursday, May 20
Special Session III - Addressing the Coming Radiology Crisis:
Current Status of the SCAR TRIP™ Initiative
2:45 PM – 4:30 PM
Ballroom
C
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Chair:
Katherine P. Andriole, PhD
University
of California, San Francisco
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Participants:
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Maryellen
Giger, PhD
University
of Chicago
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Matthew
Brown, PhD
UCLA
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Bradley Erickson, MD,
PhD
Mayo Clinic
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The SCAR 2004 TRIP Session will focus on
computer aided detection (CAD) as an approach for dealing with large medical
image data sets, analogous to automated analysis of pap smears as a means
for screening for pathology. The current status of the SCAR TRIP
Initiative will be given followed by discussion of the state-of-the-art in
CAD for mammography, CAD for chest and change detection for interpreting
brain imaging. A panel discussion will follow.
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Learning
Objectives:
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Understand the purpose of the TRIP™ initiative.
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Review the current status of the SCAR TRIP™ initiative.
3. Review the state-of-the-art of
CAD.
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Friday, May 21
Special Session IV - PACS in the Community Setting
8:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Ballroom
C
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Chair:
Gregory C. Karnaze,
MD
President,
Austin Radiological Association (ARA)
Chairman, ARA IT Committee
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Participants:
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R.
Todd Thomas
CIO, ARA |
Dana
Ostrow
Manager Operations & Applications
ARA
IT Department
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Sandy
Strickland
Chief of Clinic Operations, ARA |
Barbara
Q. Krauter
Systems Project Manager
Seton Healthcare Network
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Early
adopters of PACS were primarily University/Academic institutions.
Evaluation, selection and implementation of PACS in a community practice
setting differs in many important aspects. Radiologist productivity gains
are a major cost justifier in a private practice setting. The ability
to provide subspecialty interpretations and to centralize after hours call
activities in a multi-site, geographically dispersed practice environment
are important practice enhancements. Sophisticated IT personnel, enterprise
storage and disaster recovery, Radiology Information System (RIS)
availability, practice-wide high bandwidth network, document imaging, and
referring physician marketing, utilization and support are important
challenges in the community setting.
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Learning
Objectives:
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To understand the evolution of PACS.
2.
To understand the benefits and challenges of PACS in the community
setting.
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Friday, May 21
Special Session V - Optimizing the Man/Machine Interface
10:15 AM – 12:00 PM
Ballroom
C
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Chair:
Bruce I. Reiner, MD
Baltimore
VAMC
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Participants:
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Nuray
Aykin, Ph.D
Siemens
Corporate Research
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Frank
Sauer, PhD
Siemens
Corporate Research
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Elizabeth
A. Krupinski, PhD
University
of Arizona |
Eliot
L. Siegel, MD
Baltimore
VAMC |
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This
session will review the interaction that occurs between computer and
end-user by exploring the user interface and workflow-enhancing software
that drives the digital image interpretation process. In order to
understand this complex interaction, a number of research areas will be
discussed including image perception, decision support, and human factors.
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Learning
Objectives:
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Understand the essential elements in the user interface.
2.
Define the role of human factors engineering in optimizing the user
interface.
3.
Review the role of electronic auditing in understanding radiologist workflow.
4.
Review the importance of image perceptual analysis in the human-computer
interface.
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Friday, May 21
Special Session VI - The Radiologist Interpretation Process: Peering into the Mind of the Radiologist
(What engineers and IT professionals need to know...)
3:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Ballroom
C
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Co-Chairs:
Bradley
J. Erickson, MD, PhD
Mayo
Clinic
Eliot
L. Siegel, MD
University
of Maryland
VA
Maryland Healthcare System
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Participants:
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Anna
K. Chacko, MD
Lahey
Clinic |
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Elizabeth
A. Krupinski, PhD
University
of Arizona |
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The
purpose of this session is to acquaint engineers and IT professionals with
the task and methods of radiologists. Principles of perception and
how it will applies to image interpretation will be presented.
Two radiologists will describe
what they view the task of the radiologist to be, and then how they perform
that task. A description of things that work well in film and electronic
environments, and things that need improvement will be provided.
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Learning
Objectives:
1. Understand basic principles of
perception as it applies to radiology.
2.
Understand better the needs and wants of radiologists that might be
addressed by engineers and IT professionals.
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Saturday, May 22
Special Session VII -
Enterprise Image Management – PACS Beyond Radiology
8:00 AM - 9:45 PM
Ballroom
C
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Chair:
Gary J.
Wendt, MD, MBA
University
of Wisconsin- Madison
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Participants:
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Walter
W. Peppler, PhD
University
of Wisconsin- Madison
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Christopher
J. Hanna, PhD
TeraMedica,
Inc.
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Mark
A. Gehring
Emageon
UV |
Barry
Wiggs, PhD
McKesson
Information Solutions
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This
session will address the challenges of planning PACS for enterprise image
distributions, moving PACS into a multi-enterprise environment, and PACS for
the other “ologies”
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Learning
Objectives:
1.
Define where are the potential image sources.
2.
Estimate image volume.
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Describe unique user interface requirements.
4.
Understand training and support issues.
5.
Understand HIS/RIS issues.
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Review Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Integration.
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Saturday, May 22
Special Session VIII - CR/DR Debate
10:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Ballroom
C
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Chair:
David
E. Avrin, MD, PhD
University of Utah Hospitals & Clinics
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Participants:
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Robert
G. Gould, Sc.D.
University
of California at San Francisco
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John
Strauss
Fujifilm
Medical Systems (CR)
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J. Anthony Seibert, Ph.D.
UC
Davis Health System
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DR Industry Representative
To
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Which
should you choose, CR or DR? Each technology has advantages and
disadvantages, technically and clinically. They each have
significantly different economics. Each has strong proponents (as well
as some detractors!) This session will be presented as a debate with
proponents of each technology making their strongest arguments in favor of
adoption of either CR or DR. Join us for a lively exploration of this
controversial topic.
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Learning
Objectives:
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To learn the advantages and disadvantages of CR and DR
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To help determine the right technology for different clinical environments
in your practice.
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Saturday, May 22
Special Session IX - The Web Warrior’s Workshop (WWW)
3:15 AM - 5:00 PM
Ballroom
C
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Chair:
Paul G. Nagy, PhD
Medical College of Wisconsin
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Participants:
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Khan
M. Siddiqui, MD
Geisinger
Health Center |
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Dee-Ann
LeBlanc
Newsforge |
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To
stay up-to-date with the fast moving pace of technology, today's
professionals need to be ready to learn each and every day. The key to
today's technology problem is not knowing all the answers off the top of
your head, but knowing where to look to find the answers. Learn how to be
a good Internet surfer and learn from SCAR experts where to find the
material.
Our
Internet sleuths have scoured the web for the best sites that can help you
do your job. We will share with you the gems of the Internet - where to
find the latest news, reviews, and reference/educational material keep you
on top of your job. The areas being reviewed are:
- PACS
administration
- Computer
Technology
- IT
Project Management
- Radiologists
- Radiology
Residents
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Learning
Objectives:
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Learn
about the how to take better advantage of search engines.
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Discuss how to utilize online collaboration resources.
3.
Review online resources for news, resources, reference, and collaboration.
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Sunday, May 23
Special Session X - Malicious
Logic and Additional Aspects of Security and Privacy in Medical
Information Systems
8:15 AM - 9:30
AM
Ballroom
C
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Co-Chairs:
Dwight
A. Simon
Medical Standards Director & Senior Integration Consultant,
Merge
eFilm
David
E. Gobuty, JD, CISSP
Chief
Security Officer & Director, Systems Security Engineering
Eastman
Kodak Company, Health Imaging Group
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Participants:
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Wolfgang
Leetz
Senior
Engineer
Siemens
Medical Solutions, Group Technology
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This
session will address malicious software (malware) and defenses against it
for medical information systems. These devices, e.g., imaging modalities,
Picture Archive and Communication Systems (PACS), and workstations, are
increasingly vulnerable to attack by malware (e.g., viruses, Trojan horses,
denials of service, trap doors, time bombs, worms). This presentation
discusses likely malware attacks and suggests strategies and tactics
available today to protect against them, for both vendors (manufacturers and
integrators) and users (hospitals and medical practices).
The speakers will present the Joint NEMA/COCIR/JIRA Security and Privacy
Committee’s (SPC) work that defines a set of security rules that need to
be enforced by medical information technology in order to protect patient
privacy, and then suggests an allocation of these rules between procedural
or technological enforcement. In this way, vendors and users can take
advantage of the benefits of each type of enforcement mechanism to arrive at
cost-effective and efficient solutions.
An approach developed by the SPC will be described that can allow remote
access for service to medical imaging systems within a healthcare enterprise
via the Internet in a secure way. Based on digital certificates for
authentication and the IPSec protocol for security, this solution provides
the access control, confidentiality, and accountability called for by
regulations and good engineering practice. It is the basis for
implementations that are available today from several medical imaging
vendors.
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Learning
Objectives:
1.
Learn likely malware attacks and how to protect against them.
2.
Learn
the SPC’s security rules for protecting patient privacy.
3.
Understand
the SPC’s approach to securing the Internet for healthcare uses.
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