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The ViewPlus software is the recommended software for de-identifying angiograms. However, ViewPlus has some issues when operating in Windows 7. If your computer runs on Windows 7, you can try to run ViewPlus under the Windows 7 virtual XP emulator. Otherwise, you can try the second program, provided below. | The ViewPlus software is the recommended software for de-identifying angiograms. However, ViewPlus has some issues when operating in Windows 7. If your computer runs on Windows 7, you can try to run ViewPlus under the Windows 7 virtual XP emulator. Otherwise, you can try the second program, provided below. | ||
===Loading ViewPlus software on your computer== | ===Loading ViewPlus software on your computer=== | ||
'''Step 1:''' Go [http://www.sandersdata.com/DownLoad/ViewPlusSetup.exe | '''Step 1:''' Go [http://www.sandersdata.com/DownLoad/ViewPlusSetup.exe here] to start the download process. The download will start automatically. | ||
''Step 2:''' A window with a security warning may pop up. This is normal. Click “Run.” | '''Step 2:''' A window with a security warning may pop up. This is normal. Click “Run.” | ||
'''Step 3:''' A second window with a security warning may come up. This is normal. Click “Run” again. | '''Step 3:''' A second window with a security warning may come up. This is normal. Click “Run” again. | ||
'''Step 4:''' The file will begin downloading. It may take a few minutes. When the download is complete, the ViewPlus Installation program will automatically start. When this happens, click “Next.” | '''Step 4:''' The file will begin downloading. It may take a few minutes. When the download is complete, the ViewPlus Installation program will automatically start. When this happens, click “Next.” | ||
Revision as of 16:39, 8 September 2011
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Assistant Editor in Chief: Amanda Chirlin
Overview
In many juristictions it is illegal to transport medical images with patient identifiers. Patient identifiers include name, date of birth, patient ID, and more. It is imperative that angiograms are properly de-identified before they are transported. This page gives step-by-step instructions for how to properly de-identify angiograms before transporting them. Both programs are available to download for free.
De-identying angiograms using ViewPlus software
The ViewPlus software is the recommended software for de-identifying angiograms. However, ViewPlus has some issues when operating in Windows 7. If your computer runs on Windows 7, you can try to run ViewPlus under the Windows 7 virtual XP emulator. Otherwise, you can try the second program, provided below.
Loading ViewPlus software on your computer
Step 1: Go here to start the download process. The download will start automatically.
Step 2: A window with a security warning may pop up. This is normal. Click “Run.”
Step 3: A second window with a security warning may come up. This is normal. Click “Run” again.
Step 4: The file will begin downloading. It may take a few minutes. When the download is complete, the ViewPlus Installation program will automatically start. When this happens, click “Next.”