Woman loses spleen, parts of stomach, and pancreas after surgeon mistakenly overrules radiologist
Surgeons aren't experts in reading CT and MRI scans, like radiologists are
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Radiology
Radiologist and urologist don't talk, man isn't treated for cancer
Learn a little-known way to improve your safety when it comes to medical test results
Radiology malpractice: The danger of interpreting a CT or MRI without talking to anyone about the patient
When a doctor orders a scan and does not talk to the radiologist, important information can be left out
Patients are endangered when clinical and ER doctors do not communicate with radiologists
Many doctors order x-ray, CT, or MRI scans without providing much patient information to radiologists and then do not review the images themselves
Doctor, nurse practitioner ignore MRI results for two years, woman dies of cancer
Physicians and mid-level providers (physician assistants and nurse practitioners) must timely inform patients of radiology test results
High school senior dies after doctors botch diagnosis and treatment of acute disseminated encephalomalacia (ADEM)
Read about the symptoms and life-saving treatment that this young person should have received
Why it is important for radiologists to review all recent similar CT and MRI images
Comparing a current study with prior studies helps radiologists avoid missing important changes
X-rays and CT scans: Radiation risk and malpractice
Unnecessary orders for costly radiology diagnostic imaging studies increases cancer risk
What happens when critical lab or radiology results are not communicated to the doctor
Improved hospital staff communication is a National Patient Safety Goal for 2017
Two dangerous risks of CT, MRI, and other diagnostic radiology exams
Better communication between ordering doctors and radiologists is needed to ensure accurate results