Radiology follow through and medical malpractice
When radiologist recommendations are ignored by ordering physicians it may cause needless danger for patients
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Radiology
Insurance companies steer patients to freestanding imaging centers, but are they safe?
Freestanding imaging facilities are less expensive than hospitals, but aren't as prepared to deal with anaphylactic emergencies
Artificial intelligence may enhance radiology interpretation
Human and machine read scans will complement each other, improving patient safety
The questions you should ask before getting a CT or MRI scan at a stand-alone imaging center
Some imaging facilities don't enough safety measures in place to handle life-threatening complications of contrast media
Surgeons & operating room nurses shouldn't leave surgical items inside patients after a procedure
These so-called never events happen more often than you'd think
What you should know about the common mistakes involving radiology scans
Clinical indications and incidental findings need careful consideration
Study uncovers the most common diagnostic errors by radiologists
Radiology errors frequently cause diagnosis and treatment delays, and tragic patient outcomes
Medical malpractice wrongful death lawsuit: Routine CT scan with contrast ends in death at Gateway Diagnostic Imaging, LLC d/b/a Gateway Diagnostic Mid-Cities
Outpatient imaging facilities, like Gateway, must be prepared for anaphylactic reactions to CT contrast media
Are freestanding outpatient imaging centers as safe as hospitals for MRI or CT scans?
Imaging quality may be similar, but hospitals are better equipped for the occasional life-threatening emergencies that will occur
A CT scan with barium contrast is risky for patients who recently had any abdominal surgery
Bowel perforation are known complications of abdominal surgery, and can be a life-threatening combination when mixed with barium contrast