Re: sonographers right to give information to patient

From: Joseph A Worrall MD RDMS (jworrall@alaska.net)
Wed Mar 24 13:26:23 1999


There probably is some reason why the radiologists are imposing this: it would help you to learn what the reason or reasons are. Probably they have had a lawsuit filed, or they read of one. Or perhaps they have had complaints from referring doctors.

I do my own scanning, and I do not think it is necessary or desirable to keep information from the patient and her family. Although I do not employ a sonographer, if I did and I could not trust his or her ability to talk prudently with the patient during the scan, I would not want them working for me.

It is probably best to talk with the radiologists and find out what is bothering them, then you will be in a better position to deal with this problem.

Joseph A Worrall MD RDMS




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