Ah come on, it's not that bad anymore. My mother recently had some x-rays done because of a broken knee and all the files were sent digitally to the doctor and he forwarded them to a specialist. So, it's not that bad...
The last time I got a PET scan (about 3 years ago) they handed me a CD with the images and an accompanying piece of paper with a summary of the results. At least that CD included a DICOM viewer for macOS as well so I could have a look at the images myself.
It's the same with other medical imaging procedures. They have machines literally costing millions but they can't afford to have a secure system for keeping and exchanging medical data.
Up until a few years ago (according to my knowledge, perhaps this is still happening) paramedics routinely used WhatsApp for sending information to A&E while en route because there simply is no proper system in place to do so.
Hm, not sure, maybe this differs from doctor to doctor. To be honest, I was also suprised when she told me that as she lives in a rather rural area and not some big town. But at least that hospital/doctors seem to be really up to date with their tech.
It's the same with other medical imaging procedures. They have machines literally costing millions but they can't afford to have a secure system for keeping and exchanging medical data.
Up until a few years ago (according to my knowledge, perhaps this is still happening) paramedics routinely used WhatsApp for sending information to A&E while en route because there simply is no proper system in place to do so.