Consultation: Guidelines for Image Viewing and Reporting Systems, Diagnostic Displays and Human Interface Devices - RCR Guidance Document

The RCR Radiology Informatics Committee have released the draft guidance ‘Guidelines for Image Viewing and Reporting Systems, Diagnostic Displays and Human Interface Devices’ for public consultation. This is the final stage before ratification. Comments are being sought on the available draft attached:

Consultation - Image Viewing and Reporting Systems - Diagnostic Displays and Human Interface Devices - July 2026.pdf (347.9 KB)

This guidance is the replacement for the current 3rd edition of the commonly referenced but now aged “Picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) and guidelines on diagnostic display devices” which will be withdrawn after the new document is adopted.

There are core differences from the 3rd edition, including that guidance is offered on other ancillary devices, including microphone types etc.

Prior iterations of this document have previously been posted to this forum and to the SCoRs RIAG SIG for wider input during its development lifecycle.

If you or any colleagues have any feedback on this draft, please complete the feedback comments form:

Comments Form - Consultation - Image Displays and HID July 2026.docx (62.7 KB)

Or, if your comments are ‘brief’ / non-contentious I am happy to collate if they are PM’d directly to me in advance.

The consultation closes on 14th August 2026 (no time stated).

Have a good week all;

Al.