Abstract: A method for determining if the digitized image of a scanned film mammogram represents a left or right breast. The method also determines if the projection therein represents a craniocaudal projection or mediolateral oblique projection. Additionally, the method allows for automatic ordering of a set of digitized images according to a pre-selected order. A method is also provided for determining if the digitized image of a scanned film mammogram represents an improperly flipped or rotated view, automatically correcting the problem. Additionally the present invention provides for easy restarting of a workstation when the processing and/or scanning systems crash or an examination fails.