PURPOSE: We surveyed ordering physician attitudes, knowledge, and behavior with regard to computed tomography (CT)-related radiation exposure at a large medical center. METHODS: Sixteen questions were sent via electronic survey to 350 physicians. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The ability to quickly rule in or rule out conditions effectively strongly influenced the decision to order CT (85%-99%). Fear of litigation influenced CT ordering for those with less experience [odds ratio (OR)=2.3, P<.05]. Residents and primary care physicians were less likely to discuss risks/benefits of CT with patients (P ≤.03) compared to those with >5 years of experience (OR=4.0, P=.04).
PURPOSE: We surveyed ordering physician attitudes, knowledge, and behavior with regard to computed tomography (CT)-related radiation exposure at a large medical center. METHODS: Sixteen questions were sent via electronic survey to 350 physicians. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: The ability to quickly rule in or rule out conditions effectively strongly influenced the decision to order CT (85%-99%). Fear of litigation influenced CT ordering for those with less experience [odds ratio (OR)=2.3, P<.05]. Residents and primary care physicians were less likely to discuss risks/benefits of CT with patients (P ≤.03) compared to those with >5 years of experience (OR=4.0, P=.04).
Authors: Joshua Seth Broder; Rahul Bhat; Joshua P Boyd; Ivan A Ogloblin; Alexander Limkakeng; Michael Brian Hocker; Weiying Gao Drake; Taylor Miller; John Brian Harringa; Michael D Repplinger Journal: Emerg Radiol Date: 2016-02-12
Authors: Ronald W Gimbel; Ronald G Pirrallo; Steven C Lowe; David W Wright; Lu Zhang; Min-Jae Woo; Paul Fontelo; Fang Liu; Zachary Connor Journal: BMC Med Inform Decis Mak Date: 2018-03-12 Impact factor: 2.796