The concept of error and malpractice in radiology.

Antonio Pinto; Luca Brunese; Fabio Pinto; Riccardo Reali; Stefania Daniele; Luigia Romano

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The concept of error and malpractice in radiology.

August 15, 2012

Pinto A, Brunese L, Pinto F, et al. Semin Ultrasound CT MR. 2012;33(4):275-9.

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This commentary discusses common errors in radiology and describes the differences between adverse outcomes and malpractice.

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