Interpretation of chest roentgenograms by primary care physicians.
In a prospective study, radiologists judged chest x-ray interpretations of family practice physicians. Though discrepancies were frequent, they led to no demonstrable clinical consequences. Potentially significant misreadings did occur, and clinically insignificant errors may still be worth noting for academic as well as patient advocacy reasons.
Department of Community Health and Family Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville.
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D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D006801:Humans; D010821:Physicians, Family; D011446:Prospective Studies; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic / Q000592:standards*; D012017:Referral and Consultation