Radiology Information Systems (RIS) have come a long way in streamlining tasks and providing 24/7 access to radiology results for physicians across an enterprise.
But results from a recent Wake Forest University School of Medicine study show there still may be one missing piece of the puzzle. According to the study, many patients are dissatisfied with the lack of detail in MRI, CT scan and ultrasound test results – as well as the amount of time it takes to receive results.
Patients in the study want online access to radiology results as soon as they are available to enable them to:
- Set up referrals if needed
- Learn more about their condition
- Prepare questions for their doctors before follow-up appointments
Many physicians and healthcare providers agree patients should have more access to their own health information. But the study also points to the potential negative effects of making results from radiology tests available to patients online – i.e., if patients were to learn of a tumor on their own.
Tell us: Should patients be granted online access to the results of radiology tests?
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