Patient initiated radiology requests: proof of wellness through images
Lizzie De Silva,
Melissa Baysari,
Melanie Keep
et al.
Abstract:Background Traditionally, general practitioners (GPs) have initiated the need for, and ordered, radiological tests. With the emergence of consumer-centred care, patients have started to request scans from doctors on their own initiative. Consumeristic health care has shifted the patient–doctor dyadic relationship, with GPs trending towards accommodating patients’ requests. Methods A mixed method analysis was conducted using a survey instrument with open ended questions and concurrent interviews to expl… Show more
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