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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 ConsultT 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.

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Author:   Hani H Abujudeh, MD, MBA, FSIR, FACR ,  Michael A. Bruno
Publisher:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Imprint:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
ISBN:  

9780323462976

ISBN 10:   0323462979
Pages:   304
Publication Date:   02 June 2017
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock  
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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

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

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