Ordering of computed tomography scans for head and cervical spine: a qualitative study exploring influences on doctors’ decision-making

Ordering of computed tomography scans for head and cervical spine: a qualitative study exploring influences on doctors’ decision-making

Abstract Background Ordering of computed tomography (CT) scans needs to consideration of diagnostic utility as well as resource utilisation and radiation exposure. Several factors influence ordering decisions, including evidence-based clinical decision support tools to rule out serious disease. The...

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Main Authors: H. Laetitia Hattingh, Zoe Alexandra Michaleff, Peter Fawzy, Leanne Du, Karlene Willcocks, K. Meng Tan, Gerben Keijzers
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-06-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Computed tomography scan
Emergency doctors
Head and cervical spine trauma
Low value care
Choosing wisely
Decision support
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-022-08156-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-022-08156-2

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