Accessing Attachments in eRAD

You can view patient-related documents in eRAD from the Patient Folder using several methods. Follow the instructions below based on how you are accessing the attachments.

Primary Method: Via Right-Click on Exam

1. Open the Patient Folder
2. Search and select the correct patient.
3. Click the desired accession (it will highlight blue).
4. Right-click the exam and select "Attachments".
   
   • The Attachments tab will open with documents related to that exam.
     
     
   • To view all patient attachments, click the box next to "Show all documents for patient"
     

Other Ways to Access Attachments

1. Attachments Nugget (paper clip icon) in Patient Folder
   • In the Patient Folder, click the Attachments (paper clip) icon.
     
   • This opens documents only for the selected accession.
     
   • You cannot view all patient documents using this method.
     
     
2. Edit Patient > Attachments Tab
   • In the Patient Folder, click the Edit Patient button.
     
   • The Edit Patient tab opens, navigate to the Attachments tab
   • The "Show all documents for patient" option is selected by default.
     
     
3. While Scheduling or Rescheduling an Exam
   • Go to the Schedule tab.
   • Click the Attachments (paper clip) icon to view documents for the selected exam.
     
     
4. From a Scheduled Exam
   • Click the desired accession (it will highlight blue).
     
   • Right-click and choose "View/Edit".
     
   • Navigate to the  Attachments tab.
     

Open a Document

1. Double-click any listed attachment to open it.
   

Close a Document

1. When finished, click [OK] to close the document.
   

Exit the Attachments Tab

1. Click [Close] to exit the Attachments tab
2. If prompted to save changes, always choose [No]
   

Reminders

• Once an attachment is open:
  • Scroll up/down to zoom.
  • Click and drag to move around the document.

EDITED: 06/11/2025