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The key role of the pediatric radiologist in developing a multidisciplinary fetal center

Lindsay D Pesacreta1, Kate E Cilli2, Anne K Lawrence2

  • 1Fetal Medicine Institute, Children's National Hospital, 111 Michigan Ave. NW, Suite M3118, Washington, DC, 20010, USA. lpesacre@childrensnational.org.

Pediatric Radiology
|November 30, 2020
PubMed

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Building a successful fetal imaging center requires a multidisciplinary team, a central coordinator for patient care, and continuous research and quality control. These elements are crucial for the growth of fetal imaging and care programs.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Imaging
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Increasing demand for advanced fetal imaging techniques.
  • Growing need for comprehensive fetal care programs.
  • Challenges in establishing specialized fetal imaging centers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline key components for developing a successful fetal imaging center.
  • To provide a framework for program growth and sustainability.
  • To address the integration of clinical and psychosocial patient aspects.

Main Methods:

  • Review of essential elements for fetal imaging center establishment.
  • Emphasis on multidisciplinary team engagement.
  • Role of a central coordinator in patient management.

Main Results:

  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration is vital.
  • Centralized coordination improves patient care review (clinical and psychosocial).
  • Ongoing research and quality control ensure program success.

Conclusions:

  • Successful fetal imaging centers depend on integrated teams and coordinated care.
  • Strategic planning incorporating research and quality control is essential for program expansion.
  • Addressing both clinical and psychosocial needs enhances patient outcomes.

Keywords:
Fetal medicineFetal programFetusMagnetic resonance imagingMultidisciplinaryPrenatal counselingUltrasonography

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