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Deciding why and when to use CT in children: a radiologist’s perspective

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Defining what is appropriate or inappropriate with respect to CT scanning is challenging. There are a variety of influences on scan utilization in children, some more widely recognized and acknowledged than others. It is important to understand the contribution of these elements as we move toward improved utilization. This must be through partnerships and shared efforts and accountability. These efforts include improved resources such as consensus appropriateness criteria and guidelines including decision rules and support. But there also need to be trench-based strategies on the part of practicing radiologists to model cooperative behavior rather than blame-centered behavior.

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Frush, D.P. Deciding why and when to use CT in children: a radiologist’s perspective. Pediatr Radiol 44 (Suppl 3), 404–408 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-014-3016-y

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