Medicolegal Considerations in Breast Health

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24021259

Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 2013 Sep;40(3):583-97. doi: 10.1016/j.ogc.2013.05.005. Epub 2013 Aug 1.

Medicolegal Considerations in Breast Health: The Benefits of Collaboration Between OB/GYNs and Radiologists.

Mitchell LS, Atkinson L, Hagan-Aylor C, Binner BH, Gannon E, Weiss PM, Kenny E.

Source

Department of Radiology, Carilion Clinic, Roanoke, VA 24018, USA. Electronic address: lxmitchell@carilionclinic.org.

Abstract

A common endeavor shared by physicians practicing in specialty fields of Radiology and Obstetrics and Gynecology is the comprehensive care and diagnosis of women with breast problems and breast disease. Because each specialty provides its respective clinical expertise in breast health, each also shares a concern, which is the high risk of litigation associated with a missed or delayed diagnosis of breast cancer. This shared concern is well documented for both specialties. Instead, it is argued that physicians are better prepared by engaging in the practice of evidence-based breast care in their respective specialties.