Communication errors in radiology – Pitfalls and how to avoid them

Publication date: September–October 2018
Source:Clinical Imaging, Volume 51
Author(s): Stephen Waite, Jinel Moore Scott, Ian Drexler, Jennifer Martino, Alan Legasto, Brian Gale, Srinivas Kolla
Communication failures are a common cause of patient harm and malpractice claims against radiologists. In addition to overt communication breakdowns among providers, it is also important to address the quality of communication to optimize patient outcomes. In this review, we describe common communication failures and potential solutions providing a framework for radiologists to improve health care delivery.



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