摘要 |
Methods for transmitting digitized x-ray radiographs are disclosed. Digitization may be carried out through use of a digital camera or through digital radiography. After digitization is complete, in certain embodiments of the present invention, the digitized x-ray radiograph is encrypted. In other embodiments, a virtual private network is established. In still other embodiments, either before or after generating a digitized x-ray image, written notice to a human subject concerning the identity of one or more authorized intended recipients may be provided. All embodiments include transmission of the digitized x-ray radiograph.
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