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Second Opinion Interpretation of Outside Imaging by Radiology Residents and Pediatric Radiologists at a Tertiary Children’s Hospital
Glavis-bloom Justin, Nahl Daniel, Sura Amit
Final Pr. ID: Poster #: SCI-029
To study the frequency of discrepancies between interpretations of radiologists at outside referring hospitals, overnight residents preliminarily interpreting imaging, and pediatric fellowship trained attending radiologists at a tertiary children’s hospital. Read More
Authors: Glavis-bloom Justin , Nahl Daniel , Sura Amit
Keywords: Discrepancy, Second Opinion, Preliminary
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Skeletal Survey Discrepancies Between Adult Radiologist Preliminary Reports and Pediatric Radiologist Final Reports; Balancing Timeliness and Accuracy
Birkemeier Krista, Ward Erica, Salman Sehar, Blazovic Sarah, Mallett Lea
Final Pr. ID: Paper #: 065
Imaging during the evaluation of suspected child abuse victims may be requested 24 hours a day, however, pediatric radiologists may not always be available to interpret these studies. Timely reporting is important for treatment and disposition in this vulnerable population. In addition, the accuracy of detection of subtle injuries is critical for patient safety. The current protocol at our institution consists of an immediate preliminary interpretation by an adult radiologist when a skeletal survey is obtained after hours, and final interpretation by one of three pediatric radiologists during normal business hours. Read More
Authors: Birkemeier Krista , Ward Erica , Salman Sehar , Blazovic Sarah , Mallett Lea
Keywords: Skeletal Survey, Discrepancy, Child Abuse