2021 QA Forum #1 Part 2: Search Pattern Misses

Course Overview

This 15-minute course will review cases that commonly appear on quality assurance committee lists and provide key learning opportunities for radiologists. Led by vRad Associate Director of Quality Assurance, Michael Novick, MD, this session focuses on common search pattern misses. 

Learning Objectives

1. To identify common search pattern omissions that can lead to missed findings and adverse patient outcomes. 
2. To modify existing search patterns to maximize accuracy without sacrificing efficiency. 
3. To learn how to adjust search patterns in real time to optimize patient care.

For New Users

If you haven't accessed the vRad Radiology Education platform before, you will be prompted to complete a one-time registration process which allows you to access this course, and all other free CME courses vRad offers.

Audience and Claiming Credit

This course has been designed for radiologists. A certificate awarding credit will be issued to participants who have reviewed the entire presentation and correctly answered the post-test question.

Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Minnesota Medical Association and vRad Radiology Education. The Minnesota Medical Association (MMA) is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Minnesota Medical Association designated this online course review for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Jointly provided by the Minnesota Medical Association and vRad Radiology Education