Key Tips for Quality Radiology Reporting Diagnostic imaging reports must be accurate, detailed, and written in a way that they clearly interpret and communicate the findings. Just as high-quality imaging is important for disease diagnosis and medical decision-making, quality reporting of imaging results is also crucial. Radiology transcription provided by professional service providers ensure accurate transcripts for x-ray, scan and MRI reports in fast turnaround time, which is crucial for speedy diagnosis and proper care. Radiology reports are accessed by the radiologist and the ordering physician as well as other specialists such as neurosurgeons, neurologists, or orthopedic surgeons, who require the imaging results of a patient or use them as a reference. It is also an important medico-legal document. These reports must be accurate, detailed, and written in a way that they clearly interpret and communicate the findings. Six Cs for effective communication as recommended by a 2018 Insights into Imaging article: 1. Clear 2. Correct 3. Confidence level (which should be indicated) 4. Concise 5. Complete 6. Consistent Tips for quality radiology reporting based on these six Cs •
The report must be clear, the radiologist should not use difficult or ambiguous terms
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Interpretations and conclusions must be conveyed concisely for the care team to make quick decisions about the patient’s care
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