Liability in Obstetrical and Gynecologic Ultrasound - Cmebyplaza.com
Liability in Obstetrical and Gynecologic Ultrasound - Cmebyplaza.com
Liability in Obstetrical and Gynecologic Ultrasound - Cmebyplaza.com
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Legal Considerations of U/S<br />
Communication<br />
• Discuss abnormal f<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>gs with referr<strong>in</strong>g<br />
physician before send<strong>in</strong>g written report<br />
– If unavailable, leave message with staff<br />
– Document phone call or conversation<br />
– Fax report<br />
• If diagnosis is cancer, write “cancer”<br />
– Report is not subject to mis<strong>in</strong>terpretation<br />
• Track abnormal studies for follow-up
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