Is it ethical to add to referring physician's order?

Valid question raised in AJR February 2013 vol. 200 no. 2 W216, which questions if radiologists should or could add to the request if they feel added study will be required in the said case. Although, it sounds perfectly ok to proceed and help the patient as much as possible but does it make sense considering the reimbursement rules. Shouldn't radiologist be the person to decide on the required investigation even for reimbursments? Or the referring physician will rule over this for the time being? What are your thoughts and comments on this? From Sumer's Radiology Site http://www.sumerdoc.blogspot.com -The Top Radiology Magazine. Teleradiology Providers at www.teleradproviders.com Mail us at sales@teleradproviders.com
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