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Published in: Pediatric Radiology 4/2019

01-04-2019 | Minisymposium: Quality and safety

The state of structured reporting: the nuance of standardized language

Authors: Lindsey A. G. Shea, Alexander J. Towbin

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Issue 4/2019

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Abstract

Radiology reports are the principal form of communication with the referring provider. Unfortunately, they can be a form of communication riddled with errors and inscrutable statements burying the intended meaning, failing to achieve the main task for which it was made: communicating key imaging findings as they pertain to the clinical question being posed. Structured reporting is a multifaceted and modular solution to problematic reports, with variable iterations and benefits. Structured reports have been adapted across departments and even national societies, with standardized format, content and language. Newer developments include contextual reporting and common data elements. Herein, we discuss the various forms and levels of structured reporting and the latest advancements, as well as the general acceptance within radiology. We also discuss some areas for improvement as the practice of structured reporting matures.
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Metadata
Title
The state of structured reporting: the nuance of standardized language
Authors
Lindsey A. G. Shea
Alexander J. Towbin
Publication date
01-04-2019
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Pediatric Radiology / Issue 4/2019
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-019-04345-0

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