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Mala praxis: a study of malpractice claims and litigation in the field of radiology.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  18714758     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Risk management plays an integral role in the mitigation of malpractice claims in the radiology environment. This holds true for the radiologist and professional association as well as the facility that supports the radiologic service. The radiologist and the radiology department or imaging center are separate entities which have a symbiotic relationship. Radiologists may function as an independent contractor, yet their function is dependent on the facility with which it contracts. The function of the radiology department is directly related to the radiologist's performance, staff competency, and equipment performance. Mammography poses particular concern with regard to medical malpractice, as there is an inherent subjectivity in the differential diagnosis with regard to breast cancer in mammography.
Authors:
Johanna Irish
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Radiology management     Volume:  30     ISSN:  0198-7097     ISO Abbreviation:  Radiol Manage     Publication Date:    2008 Jul-Aug
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2008-08-21     Completed Date:  2008-09-23     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8001971     Medline TA:  Radiol Manage     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  34-9; quiz 41-3     Citation Subset:  H    
Affiliation:
Parkview Adventist Medical Center, Brunswick, ME, USA. Jirish@parkviewamc.org
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Ambulatory Care Facilities / legislation & jurisprudence,  organization & administration
Contract Services / legislation & jurisprudence
Humans
Liability, Legal
Malpractice / legislation & jurisprudence*
Professional Role
Radiology / legislation & jurisprudence*
Radiology Department, Hospital / legislation & jurisprudence,  organization & administration
Risk Management / legislation & jurisprudence*
Technology, Radiologic / legislation & jurisprudence*
United States

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