Improving x-ray report turnaround.
Transcription inadequacies within the radiology department can provoke much criticism and can adversely affect a radiology department's relationship with referring physicians. New governmental regulations give added impetus to finding ways to speed x-ray report delivery and improve accuracy. Astute managers are well advised to identify and correct stenographic deficiencies.
D004526:Efficiency; D006748:Hospital Departments / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009817:Office Management / Q000592:standards*; D011872:Radiology Department, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D013997:Time Factors