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Are patients satisfied with interventional radiology experiences?

AuntMinnie

Interventional radiologists who excel in communication, positive outcomes, and cultural competence receive high patient ratings, according to a study presented at the recent RSNA meeting. These platforms provide insights into a physician care quality, including interventional radiologists, by capturing positive and negative feedback.

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Researchers highlight opportunities for diagnostic radiology oral exam

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The impending diagnostic radiology oral exam should be welcomed for aspiring radiologists, according to an article published January 5 in Academic Radiology. The American Board of Radiology (ABR) requires residents to pass two exams to become radiologists.

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Is ChatGPT too ‘smart’ for its own good?

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ChatGPT shows promise in answering questions by radiology patients, yet the complexity of its responses may complicate its use as a patient education tool, according to a group at the University of Pennsylvania. The ACR has prioritized effective patient communications in radiology and encourages its improvement, the authors wrote.

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ChatGPT in radiology: Evidence so far

AuntMinnie

Twenty-three articles were original research, while the rest included reviews and perspectives or brief communications. They devised a scoring system based on multiple questions (“Is the question the article is answering important to radiologists?” for instance), with two experienced academic radiologists then evaluating the studies.

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What's brewing in RT and RA legislation, policy, and standards?

AuntMinnie

Last introduced in June 2021 as HR-3657 and companion SB-2641 , MARCA would amend Medicare reimbursement policy for radiologist assistants (RAs) to align reimbursement with state radiologist assistant licensure laws. Not all states (but a majority) have defined such licensure for these practitioners.

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Patients prefer structure, more details on imaging reports

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“Another explanation for why patients preferred such complex material could be purely subjective -- patients prefer their radiologists and physicians to use proper terminology while communicating with each other and enjoy being a part of this dialogue,” the authors wrote. The study can be found in its entirety here.

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The Human Element of AI in Radiology Deployment

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In a recent episode of Medical Imaging Matters , hosted by AHRA, Jean Jose, DO, Associate Vice Chair of Radiology from the University of Miami Health System, shared invaluable insights on how AI adoption isnt just about algorithms and automation but also about education, human involvement and securing organizational buy-in.