Ragavendra N, Laifer-Narin S L, Melany M L, Grant E G
AJR Am J Roentgenol. 1998 Jun;170(6):1423-5. doi: 10.2214/ajr.170.6.9609147.
The aim of this study was to assess if patients prefer to talk with a sonologist concerning the results of sonographic examinations.
The study involved outpatients who underwent diagnostic sonography. Technologists offered patients the chance to speak with a sonologist about the results of their sonograms. If requested, a sonologist reviewed the results, and if the study showed an abnormality, its significance was discussed. No treatment recommendations were offered. Patients then filled out a questionnaire.
Of the 391 outpatients given the choice, 348 (89%) requested a consultation and 207 of those (60%) returned the completed questionnaire. Of the 207 patients completing the questionnaire, 94% preferred receiving the results from the sonologist rather than from their referring physician.
We propose a revision of the traditional role of the office-based sonologist to one in which he or she will function as a consultant to both the patient and the patient's physician.
本研究的目的是评估患者是否更愿意与超声科医生讨论超声检查结果。
该研究纳入了接受诊断性超声检查的门诊患者。技术人员为患者提供了与超声科医生讨论其超声检查结果的机会。如果患者提出要求，超声科医生会复查结果，若研究显示存在异常，则会讨论其意义。不提供治疗建议。患者随后填写一份问卷。
在391名有选择权的门诊患者中，348名（89%）要求会诊，其中207名（60%）返回了填写完整的问卷。在207名完成问卷的患者中，94%更倾向于从超声科医生而非转诊医生那里获得检查结果。
我们建议将门诊超声科医生的传统角色进行修订，使其成为患者及其医生的顾问。
