Record keeping in radiology: are we doing enough?

Record keeping in radiology: are we doing enough?

In modern medical practice, there is an ever-increasing rise in litigation. A strong emphasis is placed on good record keeping as an integral part of patient care and the clinician legal defence. This commentary describes the potential flaws and vulnerabilities in the radiologist record keeping and...

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Veröffentlicht in:British journal of radiology 2016-12, Vol.89 (1068), p.20160586-20160586
Hauptverfasser: Walton, Edward R J, Gandhi, Sanjay
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Humans
Medical Records
Other
Radiologists
Radiology
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Zusammenfassung:In modern medical practice, there is an ever-increasing rise in litigation. A strong emphasis is placed on good record keeping as an integral part of patient care and the clinician legal defence. This commentary describes the potential flaws and vulnerabilities in the radiologist record keeping and the potential implications for patient care.
ISSN:0007-1285
1748-880X
DOI:10.1259/bjr.20160586