Utilization of Verbal Communication of Positive Findings in an Emergency Teleradiology Environment

Conference: Radiological Society of North America 2009 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting

Purpose Communication of critical findings is a key part of radiologic service, especially in the setting of emergency teleradiology. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the utilization of verbal communication of major positive findings in international emergency teleradiology. METHOD AND MATERIALS The study was conducted in an emergency teleradiology practice supporting multiple emergency rooms, over a three month period. Using a RIS-driven system, all positive results were flagged and assigned a predetermined tracking code, please click the below link….

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