Is Aurabox a PACS?
While Aurabox shares many capabilities with a PACS system, Aurabox is not a PACS. It's more akin to an EMR or clinical workflow tool designed specifically for medical imaging collaboration.
The fundamental difference
PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System) tools are traditionally used by creators of medical imaging—radiology departments, imaging centres, and hospitals—to:
- Index all imaging produced within their facility
- Aggregate imaging from their modalities (CT, MRI, X-ray, etc.)
- Store and manage lists of Studies
- Serve as the primary archive for diagnostic imaging
Aurabox, in contrast, is a patient-centric platform designed for:
- Aggregating imaging from multiple sources, regardless of where the patient was imaged
- Enabling seamless sharing between healthcare providers
- Empowering patients to access and control their health information
- Facilitating clinical collaboration across organisational boundaries
Why use Aurabox alongside a PACS?
By combining Aurabox with your existing PACS, you unlock powerful capabilities that a standalone PACS cannot provide:
1. Cross-organisational access
Access medical imaging for your patients regardless of where they were originally imaged—all on a single platform. No more chasing CDs, waiting for transfers, or navigating multiple portals.
2. Network connectivity
Aurabox connects doctors, hospitals, and medical imaging practices into a unified network of patient data. This means faster second opinions, more efficient MDT meetings, and better-informed clinical decisions.
3. Patient empowerment
Patients can access their own imaging data and take control of their health information. This improves engagement, reduces administrative burden, and supports patient-centred care.
4. Complete health records
Aurabox goes beyond DICOM imaging to include:
- Pathology results
- Clinical photography
- Medical documents
- Reports and correspondence
Feature comparison
| Capability | Traditional PACS | Aurabox | |------------|-----------------|---------| | Store and view medical imaging | ✓ | ✓ | | Upload via DICOM | ✓ | ✓ | | Upload via internet browser | Limited | ✓ | | Request prior imaging from other providers | ✗ | ✓ | | Share complete patient records externally | Limited | ✓ | | Add pathology and documents | ✗ | ✓ | | Patient self-service access | Limited | ✓ | | Cross-organisational collaboration | ✗ | ✓ | | Cloud-based access from anywhere | Varies | ✓ | | Secure sharing without VPN | ✗ | ✓ |
Common use cases
Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Meetings
Quickly gather all relevant imaging from multiple sources before your MDT, regardless of where patients have been imaged previously.
Second Opinions
Share imaging with specialists at other institutions instantly, without the delays of traditional transfer methods.
Regional Health Networks
Connect multiple facilities across a region to provide seamless imaging access for patients who move between providers.
Research and Clinical Trials
Securely share de-identified imaging with research partners while maintaining compliance with privacy regulations.
Getting started
Integrating Aurabox with your existing PACS is straightforward. Our platform supports standard DICOM protocols and can work alongside any major PACS vendor including:
- Philips IntelePACS
- GE Healthcare
- Fujifilm Synapse
- Sectra
- Agfa Healthcare
Ready to extend your PACS capabilities? Contact our team to discuss how Aurabox can complement your existing imaging infrastructure.
Aurabox is designed to work with your existing systems, not replace them. By combining the archival strength of your PACS with Aurabox's collaboration capabilities, you can deliver better outcomes for patients and clinicians alike.