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Displaying radiation exposure and cost information at order entry for outpatient diagnostic imaging: a strategy to inform clinician ordering.

Kruger JF, Chen AH, Rybkin A, et al. Displaying radiation exposure and cost information at order entry for outpatient diagnostic imaging: a strategy to inform clinician ordering. BMJ Qual Saf. 2016;25(12):977-985. doi:10.1136/bmjqs-2015-004242.

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November 30, 2016
Kruger JF, Chen AH, Rybkin A, et al. BMJ Qual Saf. 2016;25(12):977-985.
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Medical imaging overuse is associated with increased rates of cancer related to radiation exposure. Researchers found that displaying radiation exposure and cost information to clinicians ordering radiologic studies may affect their decision to request diagnostic imaging and raise clinician awareness around radiation risks and study costs.

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Kruger JF, Chen AH, Rybkin A, et al. Displaying radiation exposure and cost information at order entry for outpatient diagnostic imaging: a strategy to inform clinician ordering. BMJ Qual Saf. 2016;25(12):977-985. doi:10.1136/bmjqs-2015-004242.

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