Radiology Ethics and Professionalism

Question 1

Your best friend in determining what radiologic test is best for a given purpose

Answer 1

ACR appropriateness criteria

Question 2

Communication of critical findings

Answer 2

Critical findings, such as possible cancer, AAA, etc, must be communicated to the responsible physician either verbally or through electronic media – but preferentially verbally when possible.

Question 3

Policies regarding gifts from patients

Answer 3

Differ heavily between institutions

However, with regards to industry, the answer is always no