Variation in batch ordering of imaging tests in the emergency department and the impact on care delivery
This study highlights the considerable impact of physicians' diagnostic test ordering strategies on ED efficiency and patient care. The results also highlight the need to develop guidelines to optimize ED test ordering practices.
Authors
- Robert S. Huckman
- Nicole R. Hodgson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8536-6583)
- Soroush Saghafian (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9781-6561)
- Jacob Jameson
Institutions
- Mayo Clinic Hospital (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Health Services Research
- Published
- 2024-11-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/1475-6773.14406
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Healthcare cost, quality, practices
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.70