Norwegian general practitioners' and radiologists' perspectives on the referral, justification, and unnecessary imaging-a survey.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

This study aimed to survey general practitioners' (GPs) and radiologists' perspectives on referrals, imaging justification, and unnecessary imaging in Norway.

Materials and methods

The survey covered access to imaging, responsibilities, attitudes toward justification assessment, referral process, and demographics using multiple choice questions, statements to report agreement with using the Likert scale and one open question.

Results

Forty radiologists and 58 GPs attending national conferences completed a web-based survey, with a 20/15% response rate, respectively. Both radiologists (97%) and GPs (100%) considered avoiding unnecessary examinations essential to their role in the healthcare service. Still, 91% of GPs admitted that they referred to imaging they thoug

SUBMITTER: Kjelle E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11552244 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature