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(e)
(f)
Check facility processes to change orders as required;
Review policies and procedure documentation in regard to specific
examination contraindications.
4.2.1.2. Quality of the referral
The audit team should:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Review a sample of requests for appropriateness of authorizations;
Review a sample of requests for completeness of general and clinical
information;
Review a sample of requests for completeness of order accuracy, for
example, body part and laterality;
Check that the department has a policy and procedure with regard to
confirming accuracy and completeness of request information prior to
commencement of the examination.
4.2.1.3. Referrer education
The audit team should:
(a)
(b)
(c)
Review information about justification — the depth and extent of content
— prepared for referrers;
Review information on radiation risks;
Check processes for information updates and distribution.
4.2.1.4. Patient education/consent
The audit team should:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
Check for the information provided for patient education regarding
examinations;
Check for patient consent forms;
Observe the consent process;
Check for compliance with patient consent policies;
Check for consent documentation.
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