A method of separating and collating mammogram records, the method including the step of providing and scanning a separator film having identifiable features which when scanned identify the film as a separator film, thereby assisting in the separation of mammograms of different patients. A separator film for use with a mammogram workstation the film having at least one identifiable characteristic recognizable by the workstation's processing means so that the film is identified as a separator film separating mammograms of different patients. A workstation system for collating radiological film mammograms which includes a scanner which digitizes radiological film mammograms and scans a separator film carrying identifiable features for identifying the film as a separator film usable to separate mammograms of different patients.