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Nikolaos-Achilleas Arkoudis1,2, Emmanouil Karofylakis3, Ornella Moschovaki-Zeiger4
1Research Unit of Radiology and Medical Imaging, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens 11528, Greece.
Abstract:
Effective communication and collaboration among healthcare professionals are crucial for delivering high-quality patient care. Interdepartmental miscommunication poses a significant challenge to healthcare systems, potentially undermining the quality of healthcare services provided. In the same manner, communication barriers between referring physicians and radiologists can specifically affect radiology services and patient outcomes. This article attempts to put the spotlight on the ever-present chronic challenges of this issue and prompt readers to recognize the relevant potential pitfalls in their daily clinical practice. Practical solutions are explored and proposed, which should be tailored to the specific needs and issues that each individual institution may face.
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