The Role of Clinical History Collected by Diagnostic Imaging Staff in Interpreting of Imaging Examinations

Requisitions for diagnostic imaging (DI) studies may occasionally contain incomplete, or lack any, clinical information. The value of technologist notes, provided in addition to the requisitions, for interpreting DI examinations has not yet been reported. The purpose of this study is to evaluate if the addition of clinical information in the form of technologist notes assists in interpreting DI examinations and if the impact of these notes depends on the completeness of medical history provided by the referring physician.

Source: Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences - September 4, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Nick N. Maizlin, Sat Somers Tags: Research Article Source Type: research