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Good first impressions decrease malpractice
Poor communications and lackluster customer service are often the culprits behind a mammography malpractice claim, said Dr. Peter J. Dempsey, a professor of radiology at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, speaking at the 24th Annual Breast Imaging Conference in September.
Citing findings from a 2002 Physician Insurers Association of America study, Dempsey noted that mammography cases have always ranked high among malpractice claims. But between 1995 and 2002, a key change occurred in the type of mammography malpractice claims being filed.
In 1995, the top reason for claims was that a palpable abnormality was ignored by an obstetrician/gynecologist. In 2002, the leading reason for claims was a mammogram misread by a radiologist.
Dempsey suggests repeating a mammogram of poor quality, recommending a repeat study in equivocal cases, reporting findings promptly to referring physicians, and ensuring that a fail-safe method exists for communicating results to patients.
Emerging Perspectives on PSMA PET Radiotracers: An Interview with Kenneth J. Pienta, MD
April 24th 2024In a recent interview, Kenneth J. Pienta, M.D., discussed the impact of piflufolastat F18, current directions in research with other PSMA-targeted radiotracers and future possibilities for the role of PSMA PET in the imaging paradigm for prostate cancer.
Study Reveals Benefits of Photon-Counting CT for Assessing Acute Pulmonary Embolism
April 23rd 2024In comparison to energy-integrating detector CT for the workup of suspected acute pulmonary embolism, the use of photon-counting detector CT reduced radiation dosing by 48 percent, according to newly published research.
