Re: [Health] Stone Web Viewer

[p . rosik]

Hi Matthias,

once again many thanks! I took your advice and contacted the Orthanc community.

Have a nice weekend
Patryk

Am Freitag, Juni 30, 2023 09:57 CEST, schrieb Mathias Behrle via Health <health@gnu.org>:
 
> * p.rosik@stud.uni-hannover.de: " [Health] Stone Web Viewer" (Thu, 29 Jun 2023
> 14:02:15 +0200):
>
> Hello Patryk,
>
> > I had asked Mr. Jodogne some questions about the Stone Web Viewer in the
> > context of my master thesis, but unfortunately I did not receive an answer
> > and therefore I turn to you.
>
> I think it could be a good idea to gather for information/feedback at
> https://discourse.orthanc-server.org/
>
> Developers are likely overloaded when it comes to personal community support.
>
> > 1. I suspect like most open source DICOM Viewers there is no approval for the
> > Stone Web Viewer (FDA/CE etc.). Could you explain me where you see the
> > problem to get appropriate approvals (e.g. technical requirements, time,
> > money, etc.)?
>
> Well, the FAQ at https://book.orthanc-server.com/plugins/stone-webviewer.html
> says:
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> Can I use the Stone Viewer in a medical environment?
>
> The Stone Viewer is not a Medical Device; it is not CE marked or FDA approved.
> The Stone Viewer is free and open-source software that cannot be used for
> diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
>
> However, the viewer can be used as a communication tool that allows
> researchers, teachers, technicians, medical physicists, general practitioner or
> patients to visualize medical images for information only.
>
> Check out your local regulations to ensure you’re using it in a legal manner.
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> As I read it the Stone Viewer was (or is currently) not intended to be a
> an FDA or CE certified plugin, it is presumably a lot of work to do. My take
> would be that such a certification requires a considerable amount of money
> resp. manpower which is currently not available. But to get more reliable
> information about the roadmap of orthanc you really should get in touch with
> the community, see the link above.
>
> Best regards,
> Mathias
>
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