Abstract: A method and a computer readable medium for merging two or more separate unique studies based upon context-specific content, and merging the two or more separate studies, each with a unique identifier, into a composite study containing artifacts of the two or more merged studies, with the composite study having a single unique identifier.

Abstract: A system for adding an electronic signature chosen from a plurality of available electronic signatures to a report associated with an image file associates an electronic signature with a user of the system. When the user wishes to apply the electronic signature to the image file, or to a report associated with the image file, the user instructs the system to apply the electronic signature. The system can query the user of the system to determine whether the user is the individual that is currently logged on to the system. If the user is currently logged on, the system will apply that individual's electronic signature to the report associated with the image file. If the user is not the individual that is currently logged on, the system presents to the user a selection of electronic signatures, from which the user chooses the signature that identifies them as the user.

Abstract: A method of adding a new operation stored in a new operation module to software driving an echocardiographic review station, which performs (a) detecting, by the software driving the echocardiographic review station, a presence of a new operation module not previously present in the software; and (b) executing the new operation module from the software driving the echocardiographic review station.

Abstract: A method of adding a new operation stored in a new operation module to software driving an echocardiographic review station, which performs (a) detecting, by the software driving the echocardiographic review station, a presence of a new operation module not previously present in the software; and (b) executing the new operation module from the software driving the echocardiographic review station.

Abstract: A system for associating information with a medical study and informing the user of a medical information management system that new information pertaining to the medical study has arrived and should be considered. If the medical study to which the information is associated is not open and under review by the user of the system, the system will append an identifier to the study file, thus informing the user that new information has arrived and has been associated with the study If the medical study to which the information is associated is open and being reviewed by the user of the system, the system will present to the user a graphical user interface (GUI) informing the user that new information pertaining to the currently open study has been received The GUI can also be used to allow the user to acknowledge receipt of the information.

Abstract: A method and a computer readable medium for merging two or more separate unique studies based upon context-specific content, and merging the two or more separate studies, each with a unique identifier, into a composite study containing artifacts of the two or more merged studies, with the composite study having a single unique identifier.

Abstract: A system for adding an electronic signature chosen from a plurality of available electronic signatures to a report associated with an image file associates an electronic signature with a user of the system. When the user wishes to apply the electronic signature to the image file, or to a report associated with the image file, the user instructs the system to apply the electronic signature. The system can query the user of the system to determine whether the user is the individual that is currently logged on to the system. If the user is currently logged on, the system will apply that individual's electronic signature to the report associated with the image file. If the user is not the individual that is currently logged on, the system presents to the user a selection of electronic signatures, from which the user chooses the signature that identifies them as the user.

Abstract: An electronically generated medical report, having an electronically selectable medical condition, and a field in the electronically selectable medical condition where, when the medical report is generated, a measurement corresponding to the field is retrieved and inserted into the field so that when the medical report is produced, the measurement replaces the field. The electronically generated medical report may also include multiple choice selections, arrangement selections and automated measurement selections.

Abstract: An ultrasound diagnostic device includes a console portion and a display portion. The console portion includes a control panel, which includes a plurality of input keys. A user may input commands on the control panel by actuating one or more keys on the control panel. The console portion comprises control circuitry, which controls the operations of the ultrasound diagnostic device. The control circuitry receives input signals from the control panel. The input signals correspond to commands entered by the user on the control panel. The control circuitry processes the electrical signals and performs operations on an ultrasound image being displayed on a display monitor. The ultrasound images being displayed on the display may be modified by the control circuitry in response to one or more keys of the control panel being actuated by the user. A transducer assembly connected to the console portion is used by the user to acquire ultrasound image information from a subject.