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Purpose of review
To review and contrast varying methods of peer assessment driven practice quality improvement programs in radiology with an emphasis on peer review and peer learning.Recent findings
Review of the literature revealed that the current consensus is that a shift away from the original peer review system toward a peer learning process has the most beneficial effects for organizations seeking to maximally improve performance. This requires altering perceptions towards the peer review process itself, and significant time, effort, and resources.Summary
The transition to a peer learning process is a necessity to advance the field of radiology into an era of delivering near faultless quality health care.Journal
Current Radiology Reports; ISSN 2167-4825; 
; v. 6(9); p. 1-8
; v. 6(9); p. 1-8
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Purpose of Review
To review and outline problems and challenges in regard to patient safety along with solutions to overcome them.Recent Findings
Errors and discrepancies in radiology practice are disappointingly common. The estimated rate of errors is more than 5% in many targeted studies. This requires a detailed review of different types of errors in radiology and potential strategies to prevent them.Summary
An effective health care delivery system relies heavily on high degrees of skill in professionalism and communication. Strategies to prevent errors and improve communication with physicians in the Emergency Department are helpful in providing quality patient care, thus also decreasing the chances of conflicts and litigation.Journal
Current Radiology Reports; ISSN 2167-4825; ; v. 6(11); p. 1-7
; v. 6(11); p. 1-7