title: Galactography--the under-utilized procedure.
abstract: The patient-centered breast center should be utilizing a team approach, with technologists, radiologists, surgeons, pathologists, oncologists, therapists, etc. all working together to provide accurate, efficient and compassionate service to the patient. Patient intake questionnaires should include appropriate questions regarding nipple discharge. Members of the team such as secretaries and technologists need to be attuned to the significance of the patients complaints. We must keep utmost in our minds the many concerns of the patient. The comprehensive breast center should be a place where the patient can get answers. The Radiologist Breast Professional should be willing and able to ensure that they are provided. Galactography is one of the many ways that role can be fulfilled.
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Aucreman
mesh_terms: D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006300:Health Services Misuse; D006801:Humans; D008327:Mammography / Q000379:methods / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D009558:Nipples / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000378:metabolism; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D015642:Radiology, Interventional; D014481:United States