ASTRO11-Do not routinely initiate radiation therapy, or other forms of cancer treatment, without consideration of potential financial toxicity to patients. Posted August 18th, 2022 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
SHMAM10-Don’t order daily chest radiographs in hospitalized patients unless there are specific clinical indications. Posted May 31st, 2022 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
AAPSNS5-Do not routinely obtain a CT or MRI scan for developmentally normal, clinically asymptomatic infants with macrocephaly. Posted March 15th, 2021 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
AAPSNS4-Do not perform routine imaging for evaluation of VP shunt function in a patient without signs or symptoms of shunt malfunction. Posted March 15th, 2021 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
AAPSNS3-Do not routinely perform imaging or routine elective procedures requiring sedation or general anesthesia for very young children with low-risk asymptomatic lesions. Posted March 14th, 2021 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
AAPSNS2-Do not obtain imaging of the cervical spine following trauma in an awake and alert patient without considering the use of clinical decision making (CDM) tools for cervical spine clearance. Posted March 14th, 2021 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
AAPSNS1-Do not perform routine imaging for evaluation of infant head shape. Posted March 14th, 2021 by Nick Mackara & filed under .
SAGES – Imaging for suspected gallstone disease Posted January 9th, 2019 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
SAGES – Routine ultrasound for clinically apparent inguinal hernia Posted January 9th, 2019 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
AES – Brain imaging after acute seizure in epileptic patients Posted August 14th, 2018 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
AAP-POSNA – MRI or CT for musculoskeletal conditions in children Posted February 12th, 2018 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
AAP-POSNA – X-rays for buckle fractures Posted February 12th, 2018 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
ASBrS Benign Breast Disease – Mammography in asymptomatic patients with less than 5-year life expectancy Posted January 8th, 2018 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
ACR – Abdominal CT with unenhanced CT followed by IV contrast-enhanced CT Posted October 16th, 2017 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
ACR – Abdominal CT with delayed post-contrast phase after the venous phase Posted October 16th, 2017 by ABIM Foundation & filed under .
