1) Understand the challenges and potential pitfalls of implementing tomosynthesis is a clinical practice. 2) Review options for technical and interpretive workflow including issues related to patient selection, and screening versus diagnostic use. 3) Recognize the importance of referring physican and patient education in the implementation process: the pros and cons including radiation dose.
This presentation will outline considerations, and pro-active strategies for successful implementation of digital breast tomosynthesis into clinical practice. The significance of patient and referring clinician education will be discussed. Workflow challenges including interpretation time and patient selection will be discussed.
Appleton, C,
Basics and Implementation. Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL.
http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14000828.html
