Communication in cancer radiology Book Section
| Authors: | Feigin, K.; Liberman, L. |
| Editors: | Kissane, D. W.; Bultz, B. D.; Butow, P. M.; Finlay, I. G. |
| Article/Chapter Title: | Communication in cancer radiology |
| Abstract: | Diagnostic radiologists are often the first to know of a patient's medical abnormality, diagnosis, disease progression, or response to treatment. Traditionally, radiologists have been primarily consultants to referring physicians, reporting results of radiologic examinations to ordering physicians, who then relayed the information to patients. In recent years, radiology has evolved to include more procedures that bring radiologists into direct contact with patients. This is particularly true in certain subspecialties of radiology, such as interventional radiology and breast imaging. For radiologists, improved communication with referring physicians and patients alike will ultimately result in timelier diagnoses, enhanced professional relationships, and superior healthcare outcomes. This chapter explores current concepts in communication in radiology, often using the subspecialty of breast imaging as a model. |
| Keywords: | patients; physicians; radiology; breast imaging; communication; cancer |
| Book Title: | Handbook of Communication in Oncology and Palliative Care |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-923836-1 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| Publication Place: | New York, NY |
| Date Published: | 2010-01-01 |
| Start Page: | 459 |
| End Page: | 472 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199238361.003.0039 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | Book chapter 39 -- Handb. of Commun. in Oncol. and Palliat. Care -- 9780191730290 (ISBN); 9780199238361 (ISBN) -- Export Date: 2 January 2015 -- Source: Scopus |
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