This book provides a roadmap for optimizing quality and safety within radiology practices, whether academic or private and irrespective of their national setting. All aspects of the radiology workflow are addressed, from imaging appropriateness, examination scheduling, and patient preparation through to imaging protocol optimization (including radiation dose management), modality operations, reporting (including structured reporting), and report communication. The book highlights innovative IT tools, including clinical decision support, that drive compliance with national best practice standards and guidelines. The use of big data tools to manage and enhance clinical delivery is addressed. Finally, metrics designed to measure the value that radiology brings to patient care and patient outcomes are introduced. Readers wishing to deepen their understanding of contemporary best practices regarding quality and safety will find this book to be a rich source of practical information.

Part I: Introduction

Framing the issues
Part II: Imaging Appropriateness
Guideline development
Clinical Decision Support Tools for Order Entry
Part III: Imaging Protocols
Informed Use of Medical Radiation in Diagnostic Imaging
Approach to CT Dose Optimization: Role of Registries and Benchmarking
Part IV: Modality Operations
Clinical Audit
Quality Metrics: Definition, Creation, Presentation, and Use
Part V: Reporting
Reporting: Recommendations/Guidelines
Structured Reporting: The Value Concept for Radiologists
Clinical Decision Support at the Radiologist Point of Care
Report Communication Standards
Image Interpretation
Transforming from Radiologist Peer Review Audits to Peer Learning and Improvement Approaches
Part VI: Technology's Value During a Time of Health Spending Cuts
IT Innovation and Big Data
Healthcare Technology Assessment of Medical Imaging Technology.