Assuta Medical Centers performers CT & MR studies in 5 centers throughout Israel.
Between the years 2015-16 we conducted more than 35 K studies. The protocol for each study based on pre-authorization committee when such a recommendation exist.
Clinical information included in the referral letter plays an important part in forming the right protocol. The decision ultimately is taken by the performing technician who can consult with radiologist on his discretion. Most studies are adequately performed but there is seldom a need for recall.
In 900 cases (less than 3%) there was a need to recall patients for further evaluation due to various reasons.
The reading radiologist assess the study and requested further workup describing briefly what was missing and what was necessary to add.
In this study we analyze the reasons leading to recall. Looking at the initial study data the kind of exam involved .i.e. body/neuro etc., name of technician and his profile , time of day the study was preformed, as well as the reading radiologist.
Finding: of this study are presented in this paper.
