Radiology Myth Busters: Debunking Common Radiology Misconceptions
Several myths and long-standing beliefs in radiology persist despite growing bodies of evidence that contradict them, and reviewing the origins of these myths, data that support new perspectives, and communication strategies can help radiologists educate patients and nonradiologist medical providers.
Authors
- Lindsay DeWeese (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8617-0753)
- Dennis Barbon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2387-2931)
- Anna Mench
- László Szidonya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5687-7835)
- Alice Fung (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8939-6125)
- Catherine Meyer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4542-2608)
- Billie R. Ocampo
- Nadine Mallak
- Lindsay Douglas
Institutions
- Oregon Health & Science University (US)
- Molecular Theranostics (United States) (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Radiographics
- Published
- 2026-04-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1148/rg.250174
- Primary Topic
- Radiology practices and education
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00