iRADiX

Avoid long descriptions for normal findings.

Example: "The kidneys appear normal" is enough, there is no need to say "Both kidneys appear normal in size and echotexture. The corticomedullary differentiation is maintained. The margins are smooth. There is no evidence of calculus or hydronephrosis".

Avoid unnecessary words.

Example: "The Kidneys appear normal" rather than "Both kidneys appear normal", or "The kidneys appear normal bilaterally"

Everyone has, at some stage faced tricky situations during calls.

The critically ill patient may require transfer to the radiology suite or other patient care areas, for either diagnostic testing or therapeutic interventions.      
                  

Dilletante

One who takes an interest, an aesthetic, a dispassionate and detached interest in all things. His interest is intellectual, something abstract and necessarily superficial. It is not a vital interest, not a question of his soul, not an urgent problem of his living.

Is it your signature?

Dr.X, the senior radiologist came looking very hassled and worried. The ENT professor has rung him up and was telling him that this could not be the signature of a Radiologist on the report.

It must be the signature of a technician. Why? The descriptive report had been written with no relevance to the case and the senior surgeon was upset.