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CT Scan Patients May Get Unnecessary Imaging:
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Study questioning how well electronic health records limit unnecessary tests criticized as outdated - The Boston Globe
boston.com — “Electronic health records may not be as effective as expected at reducing the number of costly and unnecessary tests doctors order for patients, a study published last Monday in Health Affairs found. Among a national sampling of more than 1,100 doctors surveyed in 2008, those who had electronic access to results of imaging tests such as CT scans and MRIs ordered more tests, not fewer. The study was criticized by people who said that electronic records have evolved since 2008.” View full resource at boston.com
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Electronic data may not help limit tests: Electronic health records may not be as effective as expected at reduc... http://t.co/8045yTm7
Radiology Risks & Benefits for Patients - Image Wisely - Image Wisely
imagewisely.org — “As a patient, you may have concerns about the imaging procedures prescribed for you or your loved ones How much medical radiation is too much? What are the benefits of CT scans? Does my age or gender affect my risk? What are the risks? Get answers to these questions and more: Radiology Benefits and Risks” View full resource at imagewisely.org
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Radiation exposure gets more exposure as researchers and health-care providers give increased attention to potential cancer risk - DentistryIQ
dentistryiq.com — “According to a New York Times article, more than 95 million high-tech scans are done each year, and medical imaging — including CT, MRI, and PET scans — has ballooned into a $100-billion-a-year industry in the United States. But this increase in imaging tests has many researchers and patient advocates expressing concern about whether these tests may unnecessarily increase patients’ risk of cancer.” View full resource at dentistryiq.com
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Radiation exposure gets more exposure as researchers and health-care providers ... http://bit.ly/dI8V24 - #imaging
Many CT scan patients get unnecessary extra imaging - Related Stories - AAP SmartBrief
smartbrief.com — “A study found 52.2% of pediatric and adult patients getting abdominal or pelvic CT scans received unnecessary extra imaging, which increased radiation exposure. Researchers said delayed-phase imaging accounted for 77.7% of the unneeded exams. <a href='/servlet/aaRedirect?url2=http%3a%2f%2fhealth%2eu” View full resource at smartbrief.com
Most Recently Shared on December 3, 2009 at 12:34 am By:
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Medical News: RSNA: Unneeded CT Series Add to Radiation Burden - in Meeting Coverage, RSNA from MedPage Today
medpagetoday.com — “CHICAGO -- More than half of patients who have abdominal computed tomography (CT) scans may be getting extra series of tests that aren't necessary and that lead to increased radiation exposure, resear” View full resource at medpagetoday.com
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RSNA: Unneeded CT Series Add to Radiation Burden http://bit.ly/7zwEhC - #imaging
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