¿Qué espera el clínico del informe radiológico?

Abstract

Introduction:The written radiology report is the most relevant component of any radiological examination. Few studies about referring clinicians opinion concerning structure and contents of radiology reports have been conducted. Objective: To investigate which radiology report issues are significant to the clinician. Methodology: One hundred and sixty-four physicians, among surgeons, internists, residents, and general practitioners were surveyed. Results: According to surveyed clinicians the most important element in any radiologic examination is the reporting radiologist (67.7%); 93.9% of them expect the radiology report to address the referral diagnosis; 95.7% expects the report to present a conclusion, whilst 73% of referring clinicians consider ultrasonography as the imaging procedure that commonly exhibits more errors. Surgeons, generally understimate radiologists recommendations for complementary studies. Conclusion: An experienced reporting radiologist is considered the most significant element of any imaging procedure. The radiology report should be problem-oriented (an- swering clinical question), and contain a conclusion, which should begin by answering the clinician's concerns. General practitioners, internists and residents value further studies reccommended by radiologists.