Radiologic Eloquence: Incorporating Strunk and White's "The Elements of Style" into Reporting

Abstract Archives of the RSNA, 2014

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Radiologic Eloquence: Incorporating Strunk and White's "The Elements of Style" into Reporting

Education Exhibits

Presented in 2014

Participants

Corey K. Ho MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Sandor Abraham Joffe MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Robert Daniel Irish MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

TEACHING POINTS

The purpose of this exhibit is: 1. Review the ACR Practice Guidelines for Communication of Diagnostic Imaging Findings 2. Emphasize the importance of being clear and concise in reports. 3. Incorporate literary guidelines outlined in "The Elements of Style" to improve clarity and style within radiologic reports.

TABLE OF CONTENTS/OUTLINE

ACR Practice Guideline for Communication of Diagnostic Imaging Findings The Elements of Style Elementary Rules of Usage Elementary Principles of Composition A Few Matters of Form Words and Expressions Commonly Misused An Approach to Style

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Cite This Abstract

Ho, C, Joffe, S, Irish, R, Radiologic Eloquence: Incorporating Strunk and White's "The Elements of Style" into Reporting. Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14008620.html