Journal of the American College of Radiology : JACR
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Comparative Study
Addenda to the radiology report: what are we trying to convey?
The aims of this paper are to describe addenda to radiology reports and to discuss the communication gaps in radiology addenda reaching referring physicians. The authors examine impediments to compliance with an addendum policy and suggest possible solutions. ⋯ Poor compliance with an addendum policy was found. The reasons for noncompliance and possible remedies are discussed, with the hope of beginning a dialogue in the radiology literature on the risks of poor communication processes and the benefits of full implementation of well thought-out addendum policies.
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The aim of this report is to provide a detailed description of a program employing medical students to assist with triaging off-hour diagnostic imaging studies at a major academic medical center. ⋯ The employment of medical student triage assistants provides in-depth exposure to clinical radiology relatively early in medical school, while providing an effective system to help streamline the off-hour workflow for attending radiologists, residents, technicians, and support staff members.