Options available for imaging in OpenMRS

• Google Maps Imaging Module

  • Currently doesn't work on OpenMRS 1.5. Requires complex obs branch. Has tickets already, and Mike says can can probably fix them.

  • Allows annotations on the image

OpenMRS includes Complex Obs support now

We looked at how to setup a complex observation and then store an image in it.

1. Verify "Complex" exists under Administration, Manage Concept Datatypes

2. Create a concept, of Complex datatype. Choose a Handler of ImageHandler.

3. Create an observation

   1. Click Administration

   2. Manage Observations

   3. Add Observation

4. Fill out the form to create a new observation

   1. Select a concept that is of complex datatype (maybe the one you just created/edited).

   2. Browse to upload the image

Final Notes / Concerns

• The files are stored in a directory in the file system

• Images are saved with their original name.

• If an image of the same file name exists, it adds a 01 to the end of the file name. For example, mypicture.jpg then mypicture01.jpg

• What are the file system limitations? Is there any structure to the files?

• Remember to backup the images.

• Synchronization

• Thanks Mike and Ben for sharing your knowledge!