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This Annex provides a template for a DICOM Conformance Statement. For convenience a Microsoft Word version of this template can be found at: http://www.dicomstandard.org/resources/templates
This Annex defines the normative content of a DICOM Conformance Statement. Changes to this Annex may not be immediately reflected in the Microsoft Word version of this template. When the current release of DICOM PS3.2 and the Microsoft Word version of this template do not match, it is the responsibility of the editor of a DICOM Conformance Statement to ensure the correct current content is reflected in the created DICOM Conformance Statement.
The content and organization of DICOM Conformance Statements shall conform to this template.
The following formatting conventions are used in this template to guide Conformance Statement authors. Based on the format of the text used in the template, a DICOM Conformance Statement shall:
Include, without modification, text shown in regular font style (i.e., non-italic). Such text is standard "boilerplate" like introductions to sections, tables that list mandatory Attributes, etc.
Remove text shown in italic font style and [enclosed by square brackets]. Such text provides instructions to Conformance Statement authors on how to use this template. The text may be retained until the author has no further use for it but should be removed before publication of the Conformance Statement.
Either remove text shown in italic font style or modify it appropriately and change it to regular font style. Such text is example text that may provide typical phrasing, examples of the types of topics that might be addressed in a certain section, or list optional Attributes which should be deleted if not supported, etc.
Replace text <enclosed in angle brackets> with appropriate text. Such text is a placeholder for variables like the product name. Remove the < > characters when replacing the text.
Replace text <<enclosed in double angle brackets>> with a single Value from the enclosed list. Such text provides a list of alternatives such as DICOM Defined Terms for an Attribute Value. Remove the << >> characters when replacing the text.
If Values other than those listed may be used, that is indicated by an ellipsis before the closing angle brackets (i.e., "…>>")
If multiple Values can be selected, instruction text will document that fact.
If some of the multiple Values are mandatory, the mandatory Values are shown in regular font style and the optional Values are shown in italic font style.
Some sections and tables mix text in multiple fonts. Each piece of text is treated accordingly to its font style.
The following conventions are used in this template to encourage uniformity that makes it easier for consumers to read Conformance Statements from different vendors and find specific pieces of information. A DICOM Conformance Statement shall:
Indicate support in tables (e.g., in the "SCU" and "SCP" column of table with rows for SOP Classes) by using "Y" for yes and "N" for no.
Include rows in tables only for things (e.g., SOP Classes, Services, Attributes, etc.) supported by your implementation. Do not include rows for things that are not supported.
Format supported Value ranges in table cells using square brackets as follows: [lower Value … upper Value].
Format multiple supported Values in table cells separated by a semicolon in the cell.
Replace the content of Sections that are not applicable to the implementation with the text "N/A" and append "- N/A" to the end of the section title. This is done rather than deleting the section; however, if all the subsections in a section are marked "N/A", the subsections may be deleted, and, if so, the parent section should have the text "N/A" as content, and its title should have "- N/A" appended to its original title. This keeps the numbering of sections consistent throughout DICOM Conformance Statements for easier comparison.
If Sections need to be added, append them at the end of the parent Section in order to keep Section numbering consistent with this template.
Tables shall be numbered sequentially within each major subsection. It is not necessary to follow the table numbering in the template, if specific tables are not applicable for the product described in this DICOM Conformance Statement.
Consider providing information (e.g., extensive explanation) as a footnote under the table when the information exceeds the comfortable size of the cell.
The Annexes are mandatory parts of this template and shall be populated if applicable to the implementation. For example, the IOD definitions must be filled in if the implementation supports creation of DICOM SOP Instances.
If throughout the document any of the tables get too wide for portrait mode it is recommended to switch to landscape mode for the table.
Tables are split into subsections for better readability. If a subsection of the table is not supported, remove the complete subsection from the table.
If the DICOM Conformance Statement describes multiple products/versions in one document, the cover page should indicate which products/versions are covered.
Ensure spelling throughout the entire DICOM Conformance Statement is consistent with the DICOM Standard.
If this template contradicts normative statements in other Parts of the DICOM Standard, those other Parts take precedence.
The template content begins after this line.
[When using this template for creation of a DICOM Conformance Statement, start numbering the actual document content with Section 1 for the Overview, not with N.1.]
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