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3585266

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
6
pubmed:dateCreated
1987-7-10
pubmed:abstractText
Family physicians around the world are increasing their use of diagnostic x-ray examinations at a time of controversy about radiologic overutilization. To explore the role of accessibility in utilization, a study was undertaken testing the hypothesis that on-site radiology facilities are an important determinant of usage. Using a historical cohort design with chart review, rates in selected groups of patients were compared between two teaching family medicine centers, one with an on-site radiology service and one without. After controlling for confounding variables, patients with chest-related diagnoses were 2.4 times more likely (P less than .05) to have a chest film in the presence of on-site facilities. Rates for the off-site examination, upper gastrointestinal series, in patients with abdominal-related diagnoses were similar (relative risk 1.34, P greater than .5) at both centers. Higher usage brought no short-term clinical benefit. It was also observed that residents overinterpreted one quarter of chest films when compared with radiologists' reports.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
AIM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Jun
pubmed:issn
0094-3509
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
24
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
619-23
pubmed:dateRevised
2006-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1987
pubmed:articleTitle
The effect of an on-site radiology facility on radiologic utilization in family practice.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't