How Interruptions and Non-standardized Documentation Can Affect Reading Accuracy in Breast Imaging
Not all cancers present as obvious findings. Detecting lesions and groups of micro-calcifications requires concentration and dedicated focus.
Patient Fears, Anxiousness, and Reaction to Skin Tears in Mammography
When a patient comes in for her exam, emotions may run high - whether it’s a first-time exam and fear of the unknown, a patient with a history of breast cancer, a patient who finds compression hard...
Radiologist Perspective on Benefits of Mammography Skin Markers to Clinicians and Patients
Making sure a patient is comfortable both during and after a mammogram is of the utmost importance to Dr. Christina Jacobs, a board-certified radiologist with Advanced Radiology Services and Director...
Challenges with Interpretation & Communication Variability in Mammography
Although we may all see the same thing, how we communicate what we see can vary from individual to individual. While shades of interpretation and unique perspectives can make for great art and...
Why Consistency, Clarity, and Clear Communication Systems in Breast Imaging are More Essential Than Ever
Around the country, new medical buildings seem to break ground and open for business in record breaking time. With new locations being built all around us, healthcare systems are expanding satellite...
Safeguarding Mammography Equipment Beyond the Disinfectant Spray
Although the mammography receptor plate is cleaned and disinfected between patients as indicated by the FDA Infection Control Regulations for Mammography Equipment (900.12(e)(I3)(i), (ii), (iii), in...
Mitigating Perception of Pain in Mammography Can Improve Satisfaction Scores and Patient Retention
To paraphrase the philosopher William James; Thoughts become perception, perception becomes reality. Alter the thoughts, alter the reality.
Round Table Discussion with Breast Radiologists on Communication, Documentation, and ACR Amended Guidelines
There’s an adage in healthcare “If it’s not documented, it didn’t happen.” Documentation that is a complete, accurate, timely account of a patient’s condition or status not only provides efficient...
Heretic to Hero. How Dr. Bernard Fisher Changed the Way We Treat Breast Cancer
The 3.5 million breast cancer survivors currently living in the United States lost a hero on October 16, 2019. A hero they probably never heard of, but to whom many owe their lives and, more...
Subscribe to BeekSpeak