A technique is provided for sharing clinical protocols for diagnostic
imaging systems. The clinical protocols generally represent operational
parameters, such as configuration data and procedures, which are
clinically developed for a particular imaging diagnosis. An interface or
access point, such as a network accessible database or website, is
provided to facilitate the exchange of these clinical protocols between
clinicians. The present technique also may facilitate the formation of
new clinical protocols and/or the integration of new clinical protocols
into various diagnostic imaging systems. Accordingly, clinicians can
electronically exchange and configure a variety of imaging protocols for
potentially greater quality in the particular imaging diagnosis.