With increasing access to internet services and cloud-based software solutions, tele-radiology services have greatly expanded in recent years. In many places, occasional advice by remote radiology partners via email or WhatsApp is a common method of communication. While this may be the only available option for a quick second opinion, it carries patient data security risks and is not a solution for larger workloads.

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One of our objectives is to provide a secure, low cost tele-radiology platform to assist departments across borders with their image interpretation and education. This allows a wide group of volunteer experts to participate in our work. For radiologists working in low and middle-income countries this remote support provides an opportunity to discuss cases with colleagues and can help with reduction in workload, freeing up time for activities such as education and research. It can also provide access to a specialist radiologist opinion for those situations where there is no local expert available.