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[Value versus risk judgements in diagnostic radiology. Basic and practical considerations (author's transl)].
Rofo : Fortschritte Auf Dem Gebiete Der Rontgenstrahlen Und Der Nuklearmedizin
|February 1, 1976
Summary
This study evaluates the risks versus benefits of radiological examinations, incorporating diagnostic challenges, urgency quantification, and patient cost-effectiveness. It proposes a balanced model considering both health outcomes and economic factors for informed decision-making.
Area of Science:
- Radiology and Medical Imaging
- Health Economics
- Risk-Benefit Analysis
Context:
- Quantitative evaluation of radiological examination utility versus risks.
- Discussion of radiological and diagnostic challenges.
- Assessment of new, widely used imaging investigations.
Purpose:
- To quantitatively evaluate the risk-benefit ratio of radiological procedures.
- To explore practical methods for quantifying examination urgency.
- To integrate patient cost-effectiveness into risk-benefit assessments.
Summary:
- Examines risk-benefit analysis for radiological exams, including diagnostic issues and urgency quantification.
- Proposes incorporating patient cost and quality-adjusted life days into risk-benefit models.
- Illustrates a model with examples and discusses psychological aspects of risk perception and protective measures.
Impact:
- Provides a framework for a more comprehensive risk-benefit evaluation of radiological imaging.
- Aids clinicians and policymakers in optimizing the use of diagnostic imaging.
- Highlights the importance of patient-centered cost-benefit considerations in medical decision-making.