title: Mammography quality assurance.
abstract: A poor-quality mammogram is worse than no mammogram. This is particularly true in the screening situation. Quality assurance in mammography is defined as all of the practices that monitor and improve the delivery of mammographic services, including technical performance of the equipment, personnel qualifications, patient interactions, communication, and follow-up. Quality control is the component of quality assurance focusing on the technical performance of mammography equipment. The effectiveness and success of screening mammography depend on consistent production of high-resolution, low-dose mammographic images and their accurate interpretation. This article describes the American College of Radiology's Mammography Accreditation Program as it relates to mammography quality assurance.
authors.affiliation: American College of Radiology, Reston, Virginia.
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Zinninger
mesh_terms: D000068:Accreditation; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D008327:Mammography / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards* / Q000639:trends; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014481:United States