Stepping out further from the shadows: disclosure of harmful radiologic errors to patients.
editorial · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1148/radiol.11110829 and PMC identifier 3267076.
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Abstract
Direct radiologist-to-patient disclosure of harmful radiologic errors comports with our profession’s aspirations toward enhanced patient care, professionalism, and visibility; obstacles to disclosure may be mitigated with education and research and managed by radiology guidelines.
Medical subject headings
- Informed Consent
- Medical Errors
- Physician's Role
- Physician-Patient Relations
- Radiation Injuries
- Radiology
- Truth Disclosure