Patient-centered Radiology

Patient-centered Radiology: It’s Good Business

Sunday, Nov. 28, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

It is essential for radiologists to provide personal and patient friendly services, according to the American College of Radiology (ACR). Speakers are sharing strategies to educate patients about the role of radiologists and the value of radiology and highlighting the ACR’s Face of Radiology campaign.

Speaker Information:
  • Mary C. Mahoney, MD, director, breast imaging, University of Cincinnati;  
  • Michael N. Brant-Zawadzki, MD, medical director, radiology, Hoag Memorial Hospital in Newport Beach, Calif.;
  • Gary M Glazer, MD, chair, radiology, Stanford University School of Medicine in Stanford, Calif.; and
  • Harvey L. Neiman, MD, professor, diagnostic radiology, University of Pittsburgh.

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