Radiology Noninterpretive Skills: The Requisites eBook

by MBA Abujudeh MD, Michael A. Bruno MD

Overview

Part of the highly respected Requisites series, Radiology Noninterpretive Skills, by Drs. Hani H. Abujudeh and Michael A. Bruno, is a single-volume source of timely information on all of the non-imaging aspects of radiology such as quality and safety, ethics and professionalism, and error management in radiology. Residents and radiologists preparing for the boards and recertification will find this book invaluable, as well as those practitioners wanting to broaden their knowledge and skills in this increasingly important area. - Offers a readable and concise introduction to the essential noninterpretive skills as defined by the IOM, ACR, and other national organizations. - Covers what you need to know about quality and safety; leadership and management; health economics; legal, business, ethics and professionalism; statistical tools; error reporting and prevention; evidence-based imaging; health IT and internet applications; "Image Wisely" and "Imaging 3.0" ACR initiatives; legal issues and malpractice; current and future payment models in radiology; and much more. - Summarizes key information with numerous outlines, tables, ''pearls,'' and boxed material for easy reference. - Provides comprehensive coverage of key "milestones" in training identified by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). - Fills an important gap for those preparing for the current MOC and ABR exams, covering the many topics touched upon in a major section of the examinations. - Brings together in one source the experience of leading national experts and a select team of expert contributors. - Expert Consult™ eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, Q&As, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780323511971
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	05/07/2017
Series:	Requisites in Radiology
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	308
File size:	54 MB
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Table of Contents

Section I: Quality, Safety and Process Improvement 1. The History and Current Status of Quality Improvement in Radiology 2. Key Concepts in Quality Improvement 3. Quality Improvement: Definition and Limitations 4. Quality Improvement Tools 5. Patient Safety 6. Quality Improvement in Radiology 7. Radiology-Related Quality Programs and Organizations 8. Highly Reliable Organizations/Systems in Healthcare and Radiology 9. The Future of Quality Assurance Section II: Core Concepts in Radiology Non-Interpretive Skills 10. Evidence-Based Imaging 11. Patient-Centered Radiology 12. Professionalism and Ethics 13. Communication 14. Error in Radiology 15. Error Management and Reduction 16. Accounting in Radiology 17. Radiology Informatics 18. Statistical Tools and Quantitative Reasoning Section III: Practice-Specific and Subspecialty Radiology Topics 19. Imaging of Pregnant and Lactating Women 20. Safe Use of Contrast Media 21. Noninterpretive Skills in Ultrasound 22. Noninterpretive Skills in MR Imaging 23. Optimizing Radiation Dose for CT 24. Interventional Radiology 25. Quality Considerations in Children 26. Emergency Radiology Section IV: Special Topics 27. Malpractice and Radiology: A Hapless Relationship 28. Leadership: A Manifesto for the Non-Clinical Education of Radiologists Looking to Succeed in Difficult Times 29. Imaging Appropriateness Guidelines and Clinical Decision Support 30. The Internet, Social Media and Applications

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

Authoritative guidance on noninterpretive skills in radiology – from the series you trust

Editorial Reviews

"there are some useful points and lessons that can be related to radiology and imaging practice in healthcare environments worldwide."

From the Publisher

Reviewer: Tara M Catanzano, MD (Baystate Medical Center)
Description: Part of the highly regarded imaging series, The Requisites, which is designed to provide high-yield, fundamental information on a variety of topics in imaging, this book addresses the hot topic of noninterpretive skills.
Purpose: The focus is on presenting important information for practicing radiologists and trainees on nonimaging related components of practice. The book covers important information ranging from quality and safety topics to social media. The authors are well respected in the field.
Audience: The primary audience includes those preparing for the American Board of Radiology Core and Certifying examination and the Maintenance of Certification examination. It is well suited for these groups and is written at a level that is easy to comprehend. While the focus is on exam takers, the material is appropriate for all practicing radiologists.
Features: The book covers a range of noninterpretive skills including quality and safety, leadership, quality improvement tools, and radiation safety. The topics are relevant to initiatives occurring in radiology departments across the nation. The book is easy to read and provides a comprehensive overview of important topics.
Assessment: As with other volumes in The Requisites series, this one provides an excellent foundation on its topic. It is easy to read and well written. This is another must-have offering for radiology residency libraries.

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