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Review
. 2021 Apr;51(4):523-528.
doi: 10.1007/s00247-019-04596-x. Epub 2021 Mar 20.

Providing second-opinion interpretations of pediatric imaging: embracing the call for value-added medicine

Marla B K Sammer  1   2 , J Herman Kan  3   4
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Review

Providing second-opinion interpretations of pediatric imaging: embracing the call for value-added medicine

Marla B K Sammer et al. Pediatr Radiol. 2021 Apr.

Abstract

The value of obtaining second-opinion interpretations by specialty radiologists has been established. In pediatric radiology, this has primarily been explored in general terms, comparing tertiary pediatric radiologists' interpretations to referral reads. In adults, second reads by subspecialty radiologists have been shown to yield changes in patient management, including in neuroradiology, musculoskeletal radiology and oncological radiology. Here, we examine second-opinion reads by pediatric radiologists by reviewing the pediatric and adult subspecialty literature. We also present our experience in providing subspecialty outside reads, summarizing lessons learned in implementing a system for outside interpretations into a pediatric radiology practice.

Keywords: Children; Diagnostic imaging; Health expenditures; Pediatrics; Referral and consultation; Second opinion.

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