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ArticleWorld journal of radiology2024

Interdepartmental miscommunication regarding radiology: Addressing chronic challenges and exploring solutions.

Nikolaos-Achilleas Arkoudis, Emmanouil Karofylakis, Ornella Moschovaki-Zeiger, Spyridon Prountzos, Evgenia Efthymiou, George Samonis, Christos Koutserimpas

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Article in World journal of radiology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Nikolaos-Achilleas ArkoudisResearch Unit of Radiology and Medical Imaging, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens 11528, Greece.
Emmanouil KarofylakisAddenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, United Kingdom.
Ornella Moschovaki-ZeigerThe Second Department of Radiology, General University Hospital "Attikon", National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Chaidari 12462, Greece.
Spyridon PrountzosThe Second Department of Radiology, General University Hospital "Attikon", National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Chaidari 12462, Greece.
Evgenia EfthymiouResearch Unit of Radiology and Medical Imaging, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens 11528, Greece.
George SamonisDepartment of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion, Crete 71500, Greece.
Christos KoutserimpasOrthopaedics Surgery and Sports Medicine Department, FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence, Croix-Rousse Hospital, Lyon University Hospital, Lyon 69004, France.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Effective communication and collaboration among healthcare professionals are crucial for delivering high-quality patient care. Interdepartmental miscommunication poses a significant challenge to healthcare systems, potentially undermining the quality of healthcare services provided. In the same manner, communication barriers between referring physicians and radiologists can specifically affect radiology services and patient outcomes. This article attempts to put the spotlight on the ever-present chronic challenges of this issue and prompt readers to recognize the relevant potential pitfalls in their daily clinical practice. Practical solutions are explored and proposed, which should be tailored to the specific needs and issues that each individual institution may face.

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BarriersChallengesCollaborationHealthcare servicesMedicalMiscommunicationPatient careRadiologyReferring physicianSolutions

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PMID38845608
PMCPMC11151895

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