What to look for in a DICOM viewer
A DICOM viewer is where many radiologists spend their reporting time. Assess it with real study types and real reporting tasks rather than a feature list alone.
Test the studies you actually read
Use representative CT, MRI, X-ray and ultrasound studies where applicable. Check how the viewer opens and compares series, and whether the measurement and annotation tools fit the team’s work. Record any display or workflow requirements early.
Connect viewing to reporting
Review how a radiologist moves from images to a report, edits findings and sends a report for review. Templates, dictation and report export may matter as much as the viewing tools. Keep the reporting and approval steps visible to the person using them.
Check sharing and access
Confirm who can open studies and reports from each location. Test how clinicians and patients receive the information they need. Ask implementation teams about the DICOM devices and integrations relevant to your own setup.