Background: Uncertain language, specifically for the diagnosis of pneumonia in chest radiograph reports has been noted in previous research studies (1, 2, 3). In fact, as many as 1 out of every 4 chest x-rays (CXRs) are not positive or negative for pneumonia but are uncertain (4). Some uncertain reports use language modifiers that precede […]

Background: Given its ability to identify obscure bleeding at a rate of 0.1-0.5 mL/min, technetium-labeled red cell scans have long been considered the most sensitive radiographic test for gastrointestinal bleeding. They are routinely compared to computed tomography angiography, which detects bleeding at a minimum rate of 0.5 mL/min or greater. We conducted a clinical quality […]