Can dcm4chee + OpenMRS + Bahmni form a RIS system?

Hello everyone,

I am a programmer in Vietnam, I am currently developing a new RIS software, I have researched and found that Bahmni combined with OpenMRS has modules that can be used for RIS connection, however I have not seen the module that returns results in Bahmi, I would like to present the items that I have and when combined with OpenMRS|Bahmni, can I create a complete RIS system?

I currently have:

  1. PACS System (full-PACS) built on dcm4chee: PACS has Worklist interface
  2. Non-DICOM to DICOM conversion tool
  3. Other sub-applications that can be used in RIS such as creating HL7 Message, creating PDF reports.

I would like to ask if with the modules that I have, combined with OpenMRS|Bahmni, can I create a RIS system? I would also like to demonstrate a RIS process that the hospital is using as follows.

When a patient comes for a visit, an order will be created on RIS (or created on HIS and pushed down to Worklist on RIS software) > Technician or Admin will assign that case to a certain doctor (RADIOLOGIST) > That doctor will conduct an examination, take x-rays, ES, US, etc. > Save the report > Approved Report. When the report is approved, a PDF file and HL7 Message will be exported.

Thank you very much for taking the time to read and I am truly grateful for your reply!

Here’s a response you could provide:


Hello Birdy,

Yes, it is possible to create a RIS (Radiology Information System) using Bahmni/OpenMRS, as Bahmni already includes some RIS functionalities out of the box. However, OpenMRS by itself does not have a complete RIS module.

In your case, combining Bahmni (which leverages OpenMRS as its backend) with your existing components can definitely help build a robust RIS system. Bahmni provides excellent integration capabilities for managing patient orders, reports, and workflows.

To address your specific requirements:

  1. Order Creation & Assignment: Bahmni can handle order creation and assign them to specific technicians or radiologists.
  2. Integration with PACS: I’ve developed an OpenMRS module for radiology that integrates with DCM4CHEE, enabling seamless worklist communication. The PACS integration also supports viewers like Weasis or Oviyam for examining the images.
  3. Reports & Approvals: You can extend Bahmni or create a custom module in OpenMRS to handle the report generation, approvals, and exporting in PDF/HL7 format. With your tools for HL7 messaging and PDF reports, this integration becomes easier.

In summary, combining Bahmni/OpenMRS with your PACS and other tools, you can create a complete RIS system that fulfills the workflow you’ve described. Let me know if you need guidance on implementing these features or integrating them with your setup. email.anishy@gmail.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/anish-kumar-yadav-95199a160/

Thanks,
Anish Kumar Yadav