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RANZCR Body Systems Framework of diagnostic imaging examination descriptors.

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INTRODUCTION:A unified and logical system of descriptors for diagnostic imaging examinations and procedures is a desirable resource for radiology in Australia and New Zealand and is needed to support core activities of RANZCR. Existing descriptor systems available in Australia and New Zealand (including the Medicare DIST and the ACC Schedule) have significant limitations and are inappropriate for broader clinical application. METHODS:An anatomically based grid was constructed, with anatomical structures arranged in rows and diagnostic imaging modalities arranged in columns (including nuclear medicine and positron emission tomography). The grid was segregated into five body systems. The cells at the intersection of an anatomical structure row and an imaging modality column were populated with short, formulaic descriptors of the applicable diagnostic imaging examinations. Clinically illogical or physically impossible combinations were 'greyed out'. Where the same examination applied to different anatomical structures, the descriptor was kept identical for the purposes of streamlining. RESULTS:The resulting Body Systems Framework of diagnostic imaging examination descriptors lists all the reasonably common diagnostic imaging examinations currently performed in Australia and New Zealand using a unified grid structure allowing navigation by both referrers and radiologists. The Framework has been placed on the RANZCR website and is available for access free of charge by registered users. CONCLUSION:The Body Systems Framework of diagnostic imaging examination descriptors is a system of descriptors based on relationships between anatomical structures and imaging modalities. The Framework is now available as a resource and reference point for the radiology profession and to support core College activities.

journal_name

J Med Imaging Radiat Oncol

journal_title

Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology

authors

Pitman AG,Penlington L,Doromal D,Slater G,Vukolova N

doi

10.1111/1754-9485.12191

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Has Abstract

pub_date

2014-08-01 00:00:00

pages

449-57

issue

eissn

1754-9477

issn

1754-9485

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RANZCR Body Systems Framework of diagnostic imaging examination descriptors.