Abstract: The invention generally relates to a system and method for a digital medical image transmittal service that allows a patient, at the time of a medical imaging procedure, to choose to have a digital copy of their medical image acquired by the system (service). The system utilizes a patient account number with dual passwords for isolation of account information from the medical images. Subsequently, when a doctor requests the patient to provide their medical image or images, the patient provides the doctor with their account and password information using “out-of-band” communication which ensures patient privacy and control. This system and method are the functional equivalent of the patient bringing a film-based copy of their medical image to the doctor's office and handing the film to the doctor when asked for it. In effect, instead of handing the doctor a film the patient is handing the doctor a password that allows the image to be transmitted to the doctor's computer.