Slides: PCPs speak out on rad reporting

As radiologists strive to improve reporting and service to referring physicians, the input of providers can help inform process improvement.

The slide deck  "Recommendations within the Radiology Report: Implications for the Primary Care Physician," provides key insights into the needs of primary care physicians.

PCPs speak out on rad reporting from TriMed Media GroupAbout the author:

Andrew J. Gunn, MD, is a third-year radiology resident at Massachusetts General Hospital. After residency, he plans to pursue sub-specialty training in interventional radiology.  His research and clinical interests include patient-centered radiology, molecular imaging and minimally-invasive therapeutic procedures.

Additional slides based on this research will be published in Health Imaging on Feb. 12 and Feb. 19. For more on this study, please read "PCPs say no to rads giving results to patients."

 

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