At Radsource, we offer a variety of medical image viewer solutions, including InteleViewer and InteleConnect. While both platforms are designed to meet similar needs, they each offer unique features tailored to different use cases. Despite their distinct interfaces, the user experience remains consistent, ensuring a smooth transition between the two. In this post, we will explore the significant differences and similarities between InteleConnect and InteleViewer.
What is InteleConnect?
InteleConnect is a web-based platform designed for viewing medical images and reports from any location, making it an ideal solution for healthcare professionals who require quick, remote access to patient imaging records.
Key Features of InteleConnect:
- Accessibility: Accessible anytime, anywhere via web browsers or mobile devices (iOS app available).
- Communication: Secure instant messaging with configurable notifications and alerts.
- Clinical Performance: Tailored worklists for various clinicians, universal patient search, and critical findings workflow.
- Enhanced Image Viewing: Access to patients’ imaging history, full-fidelity diagnostic images, and a user-friendly interface with basic image measurement and manipulation tools.
InteleConnect is perfect for referring physicians, surgeons, and other healthcare providers who need to review images and reports without requiring the advanced tools available in more comprehensive client viewers like those used by radiologists.
What is InteleViewer?
InteleViewer is a comprehensive diagnostic image viewing client tailored for radiologists and other imaging specialists, offering a wide range of tools for detailed image interpretation.
Key Features of InteleViewer:
- Enhanced Radiologist Workflow: Customizable worklists, advanced modules, DICOM exporting, and disc burning capabilities.
- Advanced Image Viewing: Includes advanced tools like multi-planar reconstruction (MPR), maximum intensity projection (MIP), 3D rendering, and customizable shortcuts.
- Interoperability: Integrates with third-party tools such as PowerScribe 360 and Fluency for Imaging.
- Communication: Secure instant messaging with configurable notifications and alerts.
- High-Resolution Display Support: Optimized for high-resolution monitors, providing clear and detailed images.
InteleViewer is ideal for radiologists who need comprehensive tools for in-depth analyses and detailed diagnostic reporting, making it an essential tool in radiology departments.
Comparison Table: InteleConnect vs. InteleViewer
| Feature | InteleConnect | InteleViewer |
| Accessibility | Web-based, accessible via desktop, mobile, and iOS app | Installed client for radiologists, supports remote access |
| Target Users | Referring physicians, surgeons, general healthcare providers | Radiologists, imaging specialists |
| Imaging Viewing Tools | Basic tools: zoom, pan, window level, linear measurements | Advanced tools: MPR, MIP, 3D rendering, customizable layouts |
| Workflows | Tailored worklists for clinicians, ED physicians | Customizable worklists, study parking, advanced modules |
| Interoperability | N/A | Integrates with PowerScribe 360, Fluency for Imaging |
| Communication | Secure, instant messaging, notifications, and alerts | Secure, instant messaging, notifications, and alerts |
| Display Support | N/A | Optimized for high-resolution monitors |
Choosing Between InteleConnect and InteleViewer
The choice between InteleConnect and InteleViewer depends on your specific needs and role in healthcare:
- For Referring Physicians and Surgeons: Use InteleConnect for quick, web-based access to images and reports without the need for advanced diagnostic tools.
- For Radiologists and Imaging Specialists: Use InteleViewer for comprehensive diagnostic tools and detailed image analysis and reporting.
- For Healthcare Facilities: Consider integrating both solutions. InteleConnect can provide easy access for referring physicians and surgeons, while InteleViewer serves as the primary tool for radiologists.
Both InteleConnect and InteleViewer are valuable tools for medical imaging, each designed to meet different user needs. By understanding the strengths of each platform, healthcare professionals can choose the solution that best fits their workflow, ultimately improving patient care and outcomes.