Instantly Eliminate Redundancies with Series and Image Deletion
The platform now incorporates a tool that allows individual images or entire series to be deleted directly from the PACS viewer, without the need to access external administrative tools or the backend of the system. This functionality is enabled exclusively under permission controls and policies defined by each institution.
What it is
This is a feature available within the viewer that allows authorized users to delete specific images or entire series within a study, in a secure and audited manner. Deletion applies to duplicate images, corrupted series, or content that must be removed due to acquisition errors or regulatory reasons.
What it's for
It solves common operational scenarios such as:
- Deleting duplicate series sent by mistake.
- Removing incomplete, corrupted, or poorly reconstructed images.
- Correcting erroneous submissions before diagnostic interpretation.
- Maintaining DICOM file consistency according to institutional quality policies.
- Complying with deletion requests for privacy or regulatory compliance reasons.
How it affects the workflow
Previously, deleting images or series required intervention from the PACS administrator or technical support through the RIS, causing delays and operational tickets. Now, clinical teams can manage simple corrections directly from the viewer without slowing down the reading workflow or affecting the diagnostic schedule. All actions are logged in the audit trail with full traceability.
What changes compared to previous versions
Previously, there was no way to delete DICOM content from the viewer. This process was only possible through administrative modules or scripts on the PACS server. With this update:
- Deletion is enabled directly from the viewer.
- Visible controls are provided per series or image.
- Mandatory confirmation is required before deleting.
- The entire process is audited and reversible according to the client's retention policy.
Implications for the client
The use of this tool is subject to each institution's internal medical data governance policies. This module is activated only by roles and permissions, defined in coordination with the client's system administrator. It is not enabled by default for all users.
Final considerations
- Deletion is a critical action and requires users with elevated permissions.
- Every deletion is logged with user, date, time, study, and reason.
- It is recommended to enable this tool only for users responsible for quality control or PACS management.
- The feature complies with traceability regulations, DICOM standards, and best practices in medical image management.
- It can be integrated with retention and recovery policies according to the client's configuration.