HOW SHOULD RADIOLOGISTS REPLY WHEN PATIENTS ASK ABOUT THEIR DIAGNOSES- A SURVEY OF RADIOLOGISTS AND CLINICIAN PREFERENCES

Authors
LEVITSKY DB FRANK MS RICHARDSON ML SHNEIDMAN RJ
Citation
Db. Levitsky et al., HOW SHOULD RADIOLOGISTS REPLY WHEN PATIENTS ASK ABOUT THEIR DIAGNOSES- A SURVEY OF RADIOLOGISTS AND CLINICIAN PREFERENCES, American journal of roentgenology, 161(2), 1993, pp. 433-436
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology,Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Journal title
American journal of roentgenology → ACNP
ISSN journal
0361803X
Volume
161
Issue
2
Year of publication
1993
Pages
433 - 436
Database
ISI
SICI code
0361-803X(1993)161:2<433:HSRRWP>2.0.ZU;2-K
Abstract
Radiologists must consider several factors when asked by a patient to disclose the results of a radiologic examination. This study represent s a survey of radiologists' and clinicians' opinions regarding disclos ure of information to patients by the radiologist. A clearer understan ding of the preferences of radiologists and clinicians may serve to im prove communication and enhance cooperation between the two groups, wi th the ultimate result being improved patient care.