Radiologists are asking referring physicians to use the latest version of the American College of Radiology's Appropriateness Criteria when ordering a medical imaging exam for a clinical condition, according to an ACR release.
In the latest version, the ACR updated more than 40 appropriateness criteria topics and added seven new criteria, including interventional planning and follow-up for abdominal aortic aneurysm, management of vertebral compression fractures, acute foot trauma, hematospermia, advanced cervical cancer and others.
The criteria was developed to help referring physicians make the most appropriate imaging or treatment decision for a specific clinical condition. The guidelines are expected to help providers enhance quality of care and contribute to the most effective use of radiology.
Read about the ACR Appropriateness Criteria.
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In the latest version, the ACR updated more than 40 appropriateness criteria topics and added seven new criteria, including interventional planning and follow-up for abdominal aortic aneurysm, management of vertebral compression fractures, acute foot trauma, hematospermia, advanced cervical cancer and others.
The criteria was developed to help referring physicians make the most appropriate imaging or treatment decision for a specific clinical condition. The guidelines are expected to help providers enhance quality of care and contribute to the most effective use of radiology.
Read about the ACR Appropriateness Criteria.
Read more on radiology:
-Akron General Summa Health Partner to Share Patients' Lab Information
-EMRs Assist in Reducing Risk of CT Radiation in EDs