Ron Gefen1, Michael A Bruno2, Hani H Abujudeh1. 1. 1 Department of Radiology, Cooper University Hospital of Rowan University, One Cooper Plaza, Camden, NJ 08103. 2. 2 Department of Radiology, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Online portals typically allow access to radiology reports, causing a shift in the communication. This article evaluates the studies available in the literature about patient portals and the use of patient portals in radiology. Patient and physician preferences and the impact on radiology reporting are presented. CONCLUSION: Patient portals provide an opportunity for radiologists to engage with their patients via a new method of communication. Radiologist collaboration with referring physicians is important in providing care in accordance with patient preferences.
OBJECTIVE: Online portals typically allow access to radiology reports, causing a shift in the communication. This article evaluates the studies available in the literature about patient portals and the use of patient portals in radiology. Patient and physician preferences and the impact on radiology reporting are presented. CONCLUSION:Patient portals provide an opportunity for radiologists to engage with their patients via a new method of communication. Radiologist collaboration with referring physicians is important in providing care in accordance with patient preferences.
Authors: Mohammad Alarifi; Abdulrahman M Jabour; Min Wu; Abdullah Aldosary; Mansour Almanaa; Jake Luo Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2022-09-19 Impact factor: 4.614