Error and Discrepancy in Radiological Diagnosis

Abstract

• Discrepancies between reports of Radiology exams and their subsequent patient outcomes are not necessarily considered error or malpractice. • The performance, evaluated by the report and interpretation of the findings by the Radiology specialist, may not be perfect or outstanding, and some discrepancies, or even errors, are inevitable. • The error or discrepancy, in the interpretation and reporting of the findings by the Radiology specialist, is not equivalent or equal in itself to negligence or malpractice. • The error or discrepancy can occur for intrinsic (human) or extrinsic (technical or systemic) reasons.