Journal of the American College of Radiology
Volume 6, Issue 8 , Pages 544-546 , August 2009

On the Logistics of Interpretive Radiology Reporting: Moving Beyond Procrustes

  • R. James Brenner, MD, JD

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationR. James Brenner, MD, Bay Imaging Consultants, Carol Ann Read Breast Health Center, 3100 Summit Street, Oakland, CA 94609

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PII: S1546-1440(09)00122-7

doi: 10.1016/j.jacr.2009.03.005

Journal of the American College of Radiology
Volume 6, Issue 8 , Pages 544-546 , August 2009

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