Radiologist-patient communication of musculoskeletal ultrasonography results: a choice between added value and costs.
Thomas Christian KweeÖmer KasalakDerya YakarPublished in: Acta radiologica (Stockholm, Sweden : 1987) (2021)
Even without communicating musculoskeletal US results directly to patients, radiologists can still achieve high ratings from patients for their communication and empathy. Nevertheless, patient experience can be further enhanced if a radiologist adds this communication to the examination. However, this increases total examination time and therefore costs.