Imaging reports are official medicolegal documents, detailing the conduct and interpretation of imaging studies in patient care. They serve as the primary means of communication for radiologists and significantly influence clinical decisions. This consensus statement, produced by a panel of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging board-certified veterinary radiologists through a modified Delphi method, addressed three key competency domains: basic patient care documentation, crafting meaningful reports, and ethical practice within legal boundaries. Meaningful reports move beyond documenting findings and providing impressions having qualities that foster effective communication for the betterment of patient care.
Keywords: dictation; electronic health records; narrative reporting; radiology workflow; structured reporting; templates.
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