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The Pros and Cons of Structured Reports

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Purpose of Review

Structured radiology reporting has emerged as a necessary tool to achieve value-based medicine and to improve teaching of radiology residents. The pros and cons of structured reporting are compared to shed more light on its uses and aid in its further utilization.

Recent Finding

Structured reporting is a promising tool that when used in conjunction with artificial intelligence will help boost research, and facilitate extraction of data and integration of decision support tools.

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This article will provide a review of the pros and cons of structured reporting.

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  1. Department of Radiology, Detroit Medical Center, Harper University Hospital, 3990 John R., Detroit, MI, 48201, USA

    Reham R. Haroun

  2. Department of Radiology, Detroit Medical Center, Envision Physician Services, Harper University Hospital, 3990 John R., Detroit, MI, 48201, USA

    Maysoon M. Al-Hihi & Hani H. Abujudeh

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Haroun, R.R., Al-Hihi, M.M. & Abujudeh, H.H. The Pros and Cons of Structured Reports. Curr Radiol Rep 7, 31 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40134-019-0342-8

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