title: Patient engagement and informed decision making regarding medical imaging.
abstract: Misuse and overuse of medical imaging have gained widespread attention due to rising costs, radiation exposure risks, and limited comparative effectiveness evidence. Involving patients in shared decision making offers an opportunity to more clearly define risks and benefits, thus allowing patients to consider both personal values and the best available evidence.
authors.affiliation: Department of Family Medicine, Carolinas HealthCare System, Charlotte, NC, USA. Hazel.Tapp@carolinashealthcare.org.
authors.forename: Hazel
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Tapp
authors.affiliation: Department of Family Medicine, Carolinas HealthCare System, Charlotte, NC, USA.
authors.forename: Andrew
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: McWilliams
authors.affiliation: Dickson Advanced Analytics Group, Carolinas HealthCare System, Charlotte, NC, USA.
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Dulin
mesh_terms: D003657:Decision Making; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D033162:Incidental Findings; D007258:Informed Consent; D009381:Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D010358:Patient Participation; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control