Reporter CME — test questions

1. The most prevalent issue in claims filed against radiologists is:

   1. failure to communicate results of diagnostic imaging studies
   2. diagnostic error
   3. failure to document
   4. failure to include a differential diagnosis in the radiology report
    
   
   

2. For radiologists, direct communication with the patient may be warranted in the following situations:

   1. the results of the diagnostic study are of an unexpected or serious nature
   2. patients referred for studies by a third-party such as employers or insurance companies
   3. all attempts to contact the referring physician fail
   4. all of the above
   5. none of the above
    
   
   

3. Because referring physicians may be less likely to expect abnormalities with routine imaging studies, radiologists should take special care in communicating any abnormalities found during routine studies.

   1. true
   2. false
    
   
   

4. Although the primary allegation in most pathology claims is error in diagnosis, the following issues also present areas of risk to pathologists:

   1. inadequate, misidentified, or contaminated specimens
   2. insufficient clinical information from the requesting physician
   3. inconsistent formatting of pathology reports
   4. a and b
   5. all of the above
    
   
   

5. Seeking second opinions for challenging cases can be a medical liability risk for pathologists. Patients may use this information to file a lawsuit.

   1. true
   2. false
    
   
   

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Date: 02-04-2012

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