The Clinical and Medicolegal Implications of Radiology Results Communication

Multiple guidelines and legal precedents have established the radiologist ’s duty to inform clinicians directly of critical findings, or findings that will greatly impact patient health in a timely manner [1]. While the number one cause for radiology malpractice cases is misdiagnosis, the literature shows a growing portion of lawsuits surrounding breakdowns in communica tion between radiologists and ordering providers [2,3]. As such, a review of guidelines related to the communication of imaging results is warranted.
Source: Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology - Category: Radiology Authors: Source Type: research