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Key principles in quality and safety in radiology.

May 3, 2017

Abujudeh H, Kaewlai R, Shaqdan K, et al. American Journal of Roentgenology. 2017;208(3).

This review summarizes key principles of high quality care and how they can be applied to augment radiology practice. Recommended safety improvement strategies included plan-do-study-act cycles, change management, and balanced scorecards.

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