DICOM standard

DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) is a standard that ensures medical images like X-rays, MRIs, and CT scans, along with related information, can be securely stored, transmitted, and accessed across different healthcare systems and devices. It provides a common language so various manufacturers' equipment can communicate seamlessly, preserving image quality and patient data integrity. This standard helps healthcare providers efficiently share and review images, improving diagnosis accuracy and patient care while maintaining patient privacy and data security.