PS3.18 specifies web services (using the HTTP family of protocols) for managing and distributing DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) Information Objects, such as medical images, annotations, reports, etc. to healthcare organizations, providers, and patients. The term DICOMweb™ is used to designate the RESTful Web Services described here.

Security considerations, including access control, authorization, and auditing are beyond the scope of PS3.18. Refer to PS3.15.