DICOM protocol
DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine), is used as the standard communication mechanism when integrating various medical products in a hospital environment. The medical products that are involved include modalities such as CT, MR, X-Ray, and others. It also includes workstations, archives, printers, and HIS/RIS devices.
The intention of DICOM is to define the communication capabilities of each product type. With this capability, products that are supplied by several vendors can be connected together. This forms an open, integrated diagnostic/treatment capability.
Encryption
The DICOM protocol can be encrypted over TLS in Windows and Linux installations. SeeDICOM encryption .