This Self-Assessment Module (SAM) educational program is intended for radiologists interested in learning how to improve their communications with referring physicians, colleagues and patients.
Proper communications in radiologic training and practice is a necessary skill of the specialty. It is part of several of the competencies that need to be developed during training and during the course of a career in radiology. Proper communications between radiologists and their staff, colleagues and patients allow for correct practice. This activity will review some of the aspects of proper communication in radiology.

Learning Objectives

The participant in this activity will be able to:

• Identify key elements of a proper radiology report.
• Identify points regarding verbal consultations in radiology
• Identify points regarding structured written reports
• Identify responsibilities for direct immediate contact with referring physician
• Identify key points found in the ACR Communications Guideline

Accreditation Statement
The American College of Radiology (ACR) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
 
Designation Statement
The American College of Radiology designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Qualified on 4/10 by the American Board of Radiology in meeting the criteria for self-assessment, this activity is designated for 1 SAM credit toward the purpose of fulfilling requirements in the ABR Maintenance of Certification Program.  

CME Released: 05/2010     CME Expires: 05/2013
The time needed to complete this activity is estimated to be 1.5 hours.

Faculty
Harris Cohen, MD, FACR, Executive Vice Chair of The University of Tennessee Health Science Center Department of Radiology, Medical Director, Pediatric Radiology, Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center, Memphis, TN
Jocelyn Chertoff, MD, MS , Professor of Radiology and Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dartmouth Medical School, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH.
William Seebeck, Assistant Director, ACR Education Department, Reston