RE: Warning of major NHS IT overspend

["Owen Lewis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>]

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> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Brian Beesley
> Sent: 02 November 2004 14:38
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> Subject: Re: Warning of major NHS IT overspend
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> Because it may have advantages in some circumstances - superior
> resolution,
> more latitude, ...

The ultimate resolution with emulsion is the granularity of the halide. The
ultimate granularity for digital techniques is determined by the wavelength
of the radiation. Think on.

> Because it's easier to train a physician to use a light box than to use a
> computer?

I heard that the last of the diehards who can't/won't use a computer are due
to be put down quietly next year ;-)
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> For ease of comparison with previous images from the same patient or with
> historical "type cases"?

Tsk. Never hear of split screen? Superimposition?

Owen