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. 2019 Mar;92(1095):20180845.
doi: 10.1259/bjr.20180845. Epub 2018 Nov 28.

Error in radiology-where are we now?

Giles Maskell  1
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Error in radiology-where are we now?

Giles Maskell. Br J Radiol. 2019 Mar.

Abstract

Error is inherent in radiological practice. Our awareness of the extent of this and the reasons behind it has increased in recent times. Our next step must be the development of a shared understanding with our patients of the limitations as well as the huge benefits of medical imaging.

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