| The effect of eliminating administrative radiographs on patient exposure and accuracy of provisional treatment plans. | |
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PMID: 3479479 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Published reports and recommendations suggest that radiographs are often ordered because of administrative policies during the screening and selection of patients for dental school clinics. This study examined the prescription of radiographs for two groups of patients: those who were radiographically examined according to an administrative policy and those whose radiographic needs were determined by a clinical examination. The provisional treatment needs assessment based on the screening examination was compared to the final treatment plan based on a complete diagnostic workup for both groups of patients to assess the effect of a change in school policy. Clinicians ordered half the number of panoramic radiographs as would have been ordered by administrative policy. There was no significant difference in the agreement between the provisional and final treatment plans under the two policies. These results suggest that dental schools can comply with federal recommendations against administrative radiographs without compromising patient selection. |
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Authors:
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M L Kantor; B A Slome |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of dental education Volume: 51 ISSN: 0022-0337 ISO Abbreviation: J Dent Educ Publication Date: 1987 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1988-01-04 Completed Date: 1988-01-04 Revised Date: 2007-11-14 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8000150 Medline TA: J Dent Educ Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 701-4 Citation Subset: D; IM |
Affiliation:
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Section of Oral Radiology, School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill 27514. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Health Services Needs and Demand Humans Patient Care Planning* Patients Policy Making Radiation Dosage Radiography, Panoramic* Schools, Dental / organization & administration* |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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2-SO7-RR05333/RR/NCRR NIH HHS |
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