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    • Patient satisfaction with healthcare providers is crucial for quality assessment.
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    • To assess patient satisfaction with the care provided by Radiologist Assistants (RAs) in the United States.
    • To establish a baseline for evaluating the role of RAs in patient care.

    Main Methods:

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    Conclusions:

    • This study demonstrates a high level of patient satisfaction with RAs performing diagnostic and interventional imaging procedures.
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