| Interpreting office radiographs. A guide to systematic evaluation. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 2246634 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Office radiographs are important diagnostic tools for most family physicians, and most family physicians believe that they should be capable of interpreting 90% of these films without referral to a radiologist. Optimal use of these radiographs requires that patients are appropriately selected, that the examination is adequately conducted, and that the films are accurately interpreted. Interpretive accuracy is enhanced if radiographs are analyzed by physicians skilled in observing and interpreting them and if the images are examined in a logical, systematic manner to minimize observer bias. A systematic search pattern is proposed to facilitate family physicians' interpretations for the most common office radiographs: chest, extremities, abdomen, skull, and spine. |
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Authors:
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J G Halvorsen; D Swanson |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Guideline; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of family practice Volume: 31 ISSN: 0094-3509 ISO Abbreviation: J Fam Pract Publication Date: 1990 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1991-01-10 Completed Date: 1991-01-10 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7502590 Medline TA: J Fam Pract Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 602-10 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Family Practice and Community Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Clinical Competence Extremities / radiography Family Practice* Humans Physicians' Offices Radiography / standards* Radiography, Abdominal Radiography, Thoracic Skull / radiography Spine / radiography |
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