24 June 2022
As a professional medical practice it is essential that our examination descriptions are correct regarding modality, side, region and SPELLING! The description that is typed into Comrad is what our referring doctors and patients see on PACS. It is essential it is correct for each examination. Unfortunately, mistakes continue to occur, hence ... welcome to mistake of the week!
The description for each visit should include the modality, side (if applicable), and region, and no superfluous information. Please remember that the description you enter into Comrad is visible by patients and doctors on PACS. If you need to add extra information this is to be done in the notes section only.
Correct
US LEFT FOOT
Incorrect
US LEFT FOOT IMAGES TO BE PRINTED
US LEFT FOOT SISTER OF STAFF MEMBER
US LEFT FOOT IN PRIVATE WAITING ROOM
etc.
