Radiologists order more repeat mammographies and more biopsies because of fears of malpractice claims, according to a study in the July issue of Radiology. “The recall rate in the U.S. is much higher than in other countries,” said study co-author Dr. Joann G. Elmore, an associate professor of medicine at the University of Washington. (Kathleen Doheny, HealthDay/Forbes, Jun. 28). See Jun. 14, 2004.
“Malpractice Fears Color Mammogram Readings”
Radiologists order more repeat mammographies and more biopsies because of fears of malpractice claims, according to a study in the July issue of Radiology. “The recall rate in the U.S. is much higher than in other countries,” said study co-author Dr. Joann G. Elmore, an associate professor of medicine at the University of Washington. (Kathleen […]
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