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August 21, 2025Public Health ChallengesOpen Access

Patient Agency in Imaging: Radiologists’ Insights

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Survey reveals radiologists' concerns about patient-initiated imaging, indicating implications for healthcare resources.

Nearly 24% of imaging studies were deemed unnecessary due to misalignment with clinical history, highlighting concerns about patient expectations.
Radiologists reported feeling pressured, with 30% indicating stress from GPs and patients for expedited report completion.
A cross-sectional survey of radiologists across Australia uncovered that patient education and communication can mitigate unnecessary imaging demands.
Improved guidelines and collaboration among healthcare providers are essential to manage the increasing burden of patient-initiated imaging requests.

Silva et al. (2025) studied this question.

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