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Evaluation of the legal risk of a 'missed' cancer in two breastscreen services.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20377711     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Variation in opinions of medical experts is a problem for both the legal and medical profession. This is particularly relevant in breast imaging. Breast-Screen Queensland and New South Wales have developed a review protocol to assess 'reasonableness' of radiological opinions. It is hoped that the protocol will be acceptable to the courts and will result in a fair outcome for all parties involved in a medico-legal dispute.
Authors:
J Osborne; W Lee
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology     Volume:  54     ISSN:  1754-9485     ISO Abbreviation:  J Med Imaging Radiat Oncol     Publication Date:  2010 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-04-09     Completed Date:  2010-07-15     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101469340     Medline TA:  J Med Imaging Radiat Oncol     Country:  Australia    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  24-5     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
BreastScreen Queensland, Cancer Screening Services Branch, Queensland Health, Queensland, Australia. Jonathan_Osborne@health.qld.gov.au
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Breast Neoplasms / radiography*
Diagnostic Errors / legislation & jurisprudence*
Expert Testimony / legislation & jurisprudence
Female
Humans
Liability, Legal*
Malpractice / legislation & jurisprudence*
Mammography
New South Wales
Queensland

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