In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, a method in a computer
system is provided for managing
mammography examination information. The method includes receiving electronically personal information of a patient, such as name, demographic information, and insurance information. Next,
digital mammography images of the patient are produced by a modality for a screening examination and / or diagnostic examination, and
mammography procedure results data is generated that reflect the results of a procedure examination, such as a
biopsy. Then, the personal information, digital images, and procedure data of the user are stored in a
database and are logically linked to each other. When a
system user, such as a radiologist, is prepared to interpret examination results, the digital images and procedure data of the user are electronically displayed to the user responsive to a user request. At least a first portion of the digital images is electronically retrieved from the
database, and at least a second portion of the digital images is retrieved from a
Picture Archive and
Communications System (PACS). Data from the user representing a medical interpretation of the digital images and procedure data are received, and a
medical report based on the medical interpretation is automatically generated responsive to
receipt of the interpretation.