[Images and men: performance of the internist in interpreting chest radiography].
Chest radiography is a common investigation used frequently by practitioners as well as hospital doctors. Among many factors, experiences, level of training and radiological specialization influence the accuracy of its interpretation. Prospective studies observe a low discordant interpretation rate between radiologists and non-radiologists and allow the non-specialist to rely on its own interpretation for urgent clinical decision-making. However, radiologist's expertise remains the reference in interpreting chest radiography, plays a key-role in continuous training of non-specialist, and guarantees the quality of patients' care.
Pralong
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Service de Médecine Interne Générale, Département de Médecine Interne HUG, Genève. Jacques-Andre.Pralong@hcuge.ch
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M Louis
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D006801:Humans; D007388:Internal Medicine; D008297:Male; D008511:Medicine; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D015203:Reproducibility of Results; D013038:Specialization