Assigning responsibility to close the loop on radiology test results.

Janice L. Kwan; Hardeep Singh

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Assigning responsibility to close the loop on radiology test results.

July 12, 2017

Kwan JL, Singh H. Diagnosis (Berl). 2017;4(3):173-177.

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Problems with test result management can contribute to diagnostic delay and failure. This review explores accountability issues associated with processing and following up on radiology results. The authors highlight the importance of closed-loop communication to ensure that test results support safe care.

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