TY - JOUR
T1 - The Value of Imaging Part II
T2 - Value beyond Image Interpretation
AU - Duong, Phuong Anh T.
AU - Pastel, David A.
AU - Sadigh, Gelareh
AU - Ballard, David
AU - Sullivan, Joseph C.
AU - Bresnahan, Brian
AU - Buch, Karen
AU - Duszak, Richard
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2016 The Association of University Radiologists.
PY - 2016/1/1
Y1 - 2016/1/1
N2 - Although image interpretation is an essential part of radiologists' value, there are other ways in which we contribute to patient care. Part II of the value of imaging series reviews current initiatives that demonstrate value beyond the image interpretation. Standardizing processes, reducing the radiation dose of our examinations, clarifying written reports, improving communications with patients and providers, and promoting appropriate imaging through decision support are all ways we can provide safer, more consistent, and higher quality care. As payers and policy makers push to drive value, research that demonstrates the value of these endeavors, or lack thereof, will become increasingly sought after and supported.
AB - Although image interpretation is an essential part of radiologists' value, there are other ways in which we contribute to patient care. Part II of the value of imaging series reviews current initiatives that demonstrate value beyond the image interpretation. Standardizing processes, reducing the radiation dose of our examinations, clarifying written reports, improving communications with patients and providers, and promoting appropriate imaging through decision support are all ways we can provide safer, more consistent, and higher quality care. As payers and policy makers push to drive value, research that demonstrates the value of these endeavors, or lack thereof, will become increasingly sought after and supported.
KW - Imaging appropriateness
KW - Lexicon
KW - Patient communication
KW - Standardization
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=84949669949&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1016/j.acra.2015.09.017
DO - 10.1016/j.acra.2015.09.017
M3 - Article
C2 - 26683509
AN - SCOPUS:84949669949
SN - 1076-6332
VL - 23
SP - 23
EP - 29
JO - Academic radiology
JF - Academic radiology
IS - 1
ER -