Digital imaging advances and the future.
Abstract: Digitization of clinical data is becoming increasingly important in veterinary medicine. Current veterinary applications range from digital cameras to computed radiography. The opportunity for increased productivity and diagnostic capabilities makes the computerization of veterinary medicine especially exciting. Future trends seem to indicate that more veterinarians should have better technology available in their practices and more veterinarians should be connected to experts, clients, and each other.
Publication Date: 2005-01-22 PubMed ID: 15658176DOI: 10.1016/s0749-0739(17)30062-7Google Scholar: Lookup
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- Journal Article
- Review
- Animal Health
- Animal Science
- Clinical Pathology
- Clinical Study
- Diagnosis
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Diagnostic Technique
- Disease Diagnosis
- Equine Diseases
- Equine Health
- Equine Science
- Imaging Techniques
- Radiology
- Technology
- Veterinary Care
- Veterinary Medicine
- Veterinary Practice
- Veterinary Procedure
- Veterinary Research
- Veterinary Science
Summary
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This study discusses the importance and growing trend of digitizing clinical data in veterinary medicine. It explores existing applications and the potential benefits, and ultimately projects an encouraging future trend of increasing digital technology in veterinary practices.
Digitization of Clinical Data in Veterinary Medicine
- The research emphasizes the rising significance of digitizing clinical data in the veterinary field. Digitization refers to the process of turning analogue or physical information into digital format. In a clinical context, this could mean creating digital copies of patient records, diagnostic reports, medical imaging, and other essential information.
Current Applications of Digital Technology in Veterinary Medicine
- The paper highlights that the contemporary use of digital technology in veterinary medicine spans multiple tools and platforms. From digital cameras, which enhance the capture of diagnostic images and recordings, to computed radiography, which helps to store and display radiographic images digitally.
Growth Opportunities and Advantages
- The study points out that the transition to digital technology in veterinary medicine could significantly enhance productivity and diagnostic capabilities. The automated processes and comprehensive data analysis made available through digital technology could decrease errors, improve speed and accuracy in diagnosis, and ultimately result in improved animal patient care.
Future Trends of Digital Technology in Veterinary Field
- The research alludes to adopting more digital technology mechanisms in veterinary practices down the line, essentially predicting a bright future enhanced by digital technology for this field. More veterinarians will have access to advanced technology, thereby facilitating their diagnostic and treatment processes.
- In addition, a greater amount of interconnectedness is anticipated among veterinarians, expertise, clients, and each other. This signifies that digitization could potentially transform the mode of services rendered and foster a more integrated, collaborative professional environment in veterinary medicine.
Cite This Article
APA
Martinelli M.
(2005).
Digital imaging advances and the future.
Vet Clin North Am Equine Pract, 17(2), 275-vii.
https://doi.org/10.1016/s0749-0739(17)30062-7 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- San Luis Rey Equine Hospital, Bonsall, California 92005, USA. Martinelli@SLREH.com
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Forecasting
- Horse Diseases / diagnosis
- Horses
- Humans
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging / trends
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging / veterinary
- Radiographic Image Enhancement / methods
- Radiographic Image Enhancement / trends
- Telemedicine
- Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods
- Tomography, X-Ray Computed / trends
- Tomography, X-Ray Computed / veterinary
- Ultrasonography / methods
- Ultrasonography / trends
- Ultrasonography / veterinary
- Veterinary Medicine / methods
- Veterinary Medicine / trends
Citations
This article has been cited 1 times.- Becker B, Tipold A, Ehlers J, Kleinsorgen C. Veterinarians' perspective on telemedicine in Germany.. Front Vet Sci 2023;10:1062046.
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