University Hospital of North Midlands, Staffordshire

Efficiency in Action: Insights from University Hospitals of North Midlands

Sectra PACS has been in use at University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) since 2018. UHNM delivers healthcare services to around 700,000 people in Staffordshire from the Royal Stoke University Hospital and County Hospital, Stafford. The Trust also provide specialised services, such as Trauma and Stroke care to three million people in neighboring regions, including North Wales.

Sectra PACS: enhancing radiology efficiency and patient care at UHNM

Sectra PACS is transforming radiology at UHNM by enhancing workforce efficiency and improving patient outcomes. This reliable and high-performing system supports radiologists in their daily tasks, enabling seamless image storage, rapid access, and integration with cutting-edge AI tools. Sectra PACS allows for remote work flexibility and real-time patient assessments, significantly reducing wait times and streamlining cancer diagnoses and treatment decisions. Explore the benefits of Sectra PACS and its role in driving innovation in healthcare delivery at UHNM.

[Sectra PACS] allows us to be more efficient by focusing on the important parts of our job rather than the technicalities of the system.

Dr Liz Gunning, Consultant Radiologist and Clinical Director for Imaging, UHNM

Driving innovation with Sectra PACS and seamless AI integration

Discover how Sectra PACS, with its seamless integration of AI, has transformed stroke care and broader neurological diagnostics at UHNM. By enabling rapid, precise imaging and decision-making, Sectra has significantly improved patient outcomes—allowing many to return home the next day—and brought substantial cost savings to the NHS. Learn how this innovation supports faster diagnoses for stroke, dementia, tumors, and other neurological conditions, revolutionising patient care and outcomes through cutting-edge technology.

If you compare the data from before Sectra and AI were introduced into our pathway, we are now treating four times more patients.

Dr Sanjeev Nayak, Consultant Interventional Neuroradiologist, UHNM

Driving rapid diagnostics with Sectra PACS

Discover how Sectra PACS is revolutionising care at UHNM by enabling seamless integration with AI and transforming the way cancer and cardiac services are delivered.

With fast-track pathways and immediate remote access to heavy datasets, clinicians can now provide same-day cancer diagnoses and treatment decisions, alleviating patient stress and enhancing outcomes. Sectra PACS streamlines workflows with effortless AI integration, allowing for rapid and accurate reporting across multiple specialties, from lung cancer screenings to cardiac assessments.

Learn how this innovative system is boosting efficiency, reducing errors, and driving the future of diagnostic excellence.

Sectra PACS is very easy to work with, the integration with different AI providers has been seamless and painless.

Dr Samavia Raza, Consultant Cardiothoracic Radiologist, UHNM

Transforming breast radiology with Sectra PACS

Sectra PACS has transformed breast radiology at UHNM, streamlining workflows, enhancing communication, and enabling faster clinical decisions. By consolidating imaging systems and integrating advanced tools, Sectra PACS has eliminated inefficiencies, allowing radiologists to collaborate seamlessly across sites through features like live image sharing and Sectra chat.

With its transformative speed and connectivity, Sectra PACS ensures timely preparation for MDT discussions and enables same-day clinical decisions, reducing patient wait times and improving outcomes. Discover how this innovative solution is driving excellence in breast imaging and patient care.

Being able to call upon the expertise of another consultant at a different site is vital. Being able to highlight a region of interest, send the images across, and ask for a second opinion live means you can send the patient away with peace of mind.

Dr Liz Gunning, Consultant Radiologist and Clinical Director for Imaging, UHNM

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