How are PSP images transferred?

• A. Uploaded to computer/EHR
• B. Printed on film
• C. Stored on USB drive
• D. Sent by fax

Answer: (A)

PSP images are digital data. After the phosphor storage plate is scanned, the resulting image is converted into a digital file and sent into the hospital’s electronic systems. It is uploaded to the computer/EHR and typically stored in the PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) using the DICOM standard, so clinicians can view and integrate the image with the patient’s records. This electronic transfer is fast, preserves image quality, and supports easy sharing and comparison with other studies.

Printing on film creates a physical copy rather than adding to the patient’s electronic record, so it isn’t the standard way these digital images are stored and accessed. Transferring via USB drive or sending by fax are less integrated, slower for routine workflows, and can raise security and privacy concerns, whereas digital upload directly to the EHR/PACS streamlines access and documentation.