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Author:   Lluís Donoso-Bach ,  Giles W. L. Boland
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   1st ed. 2018
Weight:   0.758kg
ISBN:  

9783319425764

ISBN 10:   3319425765
Pages:   190
Publication Date:   28 September 2018
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Part I: Introduction.- Framing the issues.- Part II: Imaging Appropriateness.- Guideline development.- Clinical Decision Support Tools for Order Entry.- Part III: Imaging Protocols.- Informed Use of Medical Radiation in Diagnostic Imaging.- Approach to CT Dose Optimization: Role of Registries and Benchmarking.- Part IV: Modality Operations .- Clinical Audit.- Quality Metrics: Definition, Creation, Presentation, and Use.- Part V: Reporting.- Reporting: Recommendations/Guidelines.- Structured Reporting: The Value Concept for Radiologists.- Clinical Decision Support at the Radiologist Point of Care.- Report Communication Standards.- Image Interpretation.- Transforming from Radiologist Peer Review Audits to Peer Learning and Improvement Approaches.- Part VI: Technology’s Value During a Time of Health Spending Cuts.- IT Innovation and Big Data.- Healthcare Technology Assessment of Medical Imaging Technology.

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This book provides valuable insights, ideas and incentives for radiology service improvements and, as such, may be considered a useful reference for those contemplating the radiology accreditation scheme ISAS defining quality and key performance indicators in radiology. It also provides a useful insight into potential quality improvements of the future, specifically in reporting (new tools) and education (new content). (Peter Hiles, RAD Magazine, July, 2019)

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