Inclusion of Diagnostic Imaging in Orthopaedic Discharge Summaries: A Quality Improvement Project
Embedding a dedicated diagnostic imaging section within discharge summaries eliminated omissions and ensured consistent communication of radiological findings. This simple, speciality-specific intervention directly addressed a critical documentation gap in orthopaedics and represents a scalable, evidence‑based strategy to strengthen clinical handover and improve patient safety.
Authors
- Warran Wignadasan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5695-1516)
- Nadir Parkar
- Menyar Alduhoky
Institutions
- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- University College London (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-11-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.95992
- Primary Topic
- Radiology practices and education
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00