Clifton Park is reassured over DR reliability

Specialist radiographer Helen Scott, assistant practitioner Carol Hutchinson and Konica Minolta’s Cliff Baron.

Clifton Park Hospital, York, has improved x-ray image quality following installation of digital technology from Konica Minolta.  Although digital radiography had initially been ruled out at the hospital due to the perceived cost and questions over reliability, Clifton Park has now moved from CR to DR with a wireless AeroSync system.

Principal radiographer Steven Baker said the system has not only eliminated concerns about DR but also enhanced service.  He added: “We were worried about cost and reliability of DR systems.  This was a big issue as we have no second room to act as a back-up.  We chose the AeroSync because it met all of our needs.  It was relatively inexpensive and represented great value.  It decreases examination times and proved centred service and this has helped improve their experience.”

See the full story on page 18 of the November 2014 issue of RAD Magazine.