An evolution of reporting: identifying the missing link.
Harsini S, Tofighi S, Eibschutz L, et al. An evolution of reporting: identifying the missing link. Diagnostics (Basel). 2022;12(7):1761. doi:10.3390/diagnostics12071761.
Incomplete or delayed communication of imaging results can result in harm to the patient and have legal ramifications for the providers involved. This commentary presents a closed-loop communication model for the ordering clinician and radiologist. The model suggests the ordering clinician categorize the radiology report as “concordant” or “discordant”, and if discordant, provide an explanation.