Automated system and method for providing radiological second opinions

A computer-implemented method for providing a radiological opinion comprising the steps of:

• (a) receiving an order for a radiological opinion by means of a web-based application accessible to a user;
• (b) launching an upload/scan application accessible to the user;
• (c) scanning a user-selected folder or drive for DICOM images;
• (d) parsing the DICOM images found in step (c);
• (e) uploading the DICOM images parsed in step (d);
• (f) routing the uploaded DICOM images to a picture archiving communication system;
• (g) generating a radiology order;
• (h) routing the radiology order to a radiology information system;
• (i) receiving a radiological opinion;
• (j) routing the radiological opinion to the user;
• and
• (k) receiving electronic payment from the user following a successful upload of the radiological opinion, the electronic payment being governed by blockchain technology.

A system for providing a radiological opinion comprising:

• a processor configured to:
• (j) serve a web-based application to a user's electronic device;
• (k) scan and parse a user-selected folder or drive for DICOM images and/or studies;
• (l) upload the parsed DICOM images and/or studies;
• (m) route the DICOM images and/or studies to a picture archiving communication system;
• (n) generate and transmit an HL7 radiology order to a radiology information system;
• (o) receive an HL7 message from the radiology information system including the radiological second opinion;
• (p) transform the HL7 message into a user-readable XML message;
• (q) send the user-readable XML message to the user's electronic device;
• and
• (r) receive electronic payment from the user following a successful upload of the DICOM images and/or studies.