A practical approach to incidental findings in neuroimaging research.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

We describe the systematic approach to incidental findings (IFs) used at the Mind Research Network (MRN) where all MRI scans receive neuroradiologist interpretation and participants are provided results.

Methods

From 2004 to 2011, 8,545 MRI scans were acquired by 45 researchers. As mandated by MRN's external institutional review board, all structural sequences were evaluated by a clinical neuroradiologist who generated a report that included recommendations for referral if indicated. Investigators received a copy of their participants' reports, which were also mailed to participants unless they specifically declined. To better understand the impact of the radiology review process, a financial analysis was completed in addition to a follow-up phone survey to charact

SUBMITTER: Shoemaker JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3235350 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature