Image storage

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8 Image storage

Definition of image storage

  The ability to store patient information in a format that means that it is secure, can be readily accessed by authorised users only and the information does not degrade over time

Storage criteria

Security Unauthorised viewing of data should not be possible and therefore:

Access Limited to the requirements of each user, e.g.

Note
If part of the file is deleted it should remain on the record but show it has been deleted, e.g. with a line through the record
Speed of Access
Stability
Note
New computers cannot read floppy disks, so any information stored on these is no longer accessible

Backup
Storage Capacity
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Storage formats

Magnetic Tape
Digital Audio Tape (DAT)
Digital Linear Tape (DLT)
Memory Sticks
Optical Disks  
Compact Disk (CD)
 
Digital Versatile Disk (DVD)
 
Magneto-optical Disks
Juke Boxes
World Wide Web