Human factors and Quality improvement

Question 1

What is an addendum in a radiological report?

Answer 1

It is a modification or addition on a previously released radiology report.

Question 2

What are the indications for an addendum in a radiological report?

Answer 2

• Error identification on the original report;
• Subsequent imaging (to correlate to subsequent or prior images);
• Multidisciplinary meetings that might have altered the initial interpretation.

Question 3

What is the structure for an addendum in a radiological report?

Answer 3

Date and time
- State the date and time of when the addendum is being made.

Reason for addendum
- Why is the addendum being made

Original report reference
- Parts of the original report that are relevant

Amended references
- Clearly state the altered information

Question 4

Radiological report

Once the addendum is done, what is the next step?

Answer 4

Inform the original clinician of the changes done.

Question 5

What are clinical audits?

Answer 5

Tools to improve and measure the quality of patient care.

Question 6

What are stages of a clinical audits?

Answer 6

1. Define
2. Measure
3. Compare
4. Implement
5. Re-audit

Question 7

What is the main objective of the final stage (Re-audit) of clinical audits?

Answer 7

After implementing changes, re-audit to evaluate the impact and ensure improvements.

Question 8

What should be done if there is a breach in confidentiality regarding forgotten or misplaced notes?

Answer 8

1. Complete the incident form
2. Inform the Information Governance Leade