Computed Tomography Risk Disclosure in the Emergency Department: A Survey of Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship Program Leaders.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Given the potential malignancy risks associated with computed tomography (CT), some physicians are increasingly advocating for risk disclosure to patients/families. Our goal was to evaluate the practices and attitudes of pediatric emergency medicine (PEM) fellowship program leaders' regarding CT radiation-risk disclosure.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional survey study of the United States and Canadian PEM fellowship directors and associate/assistant directors. We developed a web-based survey using a modified Dillman technique. Primary outcome was the proportion who "almost always" or "most of the time" discussed potential malignancy risks from CT prior to ordering this test.

Results

Of 128 physicians who received the survey, 108 (86%) responded. Of t

SUBMITTER: Marin JR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6040898 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature