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Documentation for Mammographers
The mammographer is the vital link in relaying pertinent patient information to the radiologist at the time of the breast imaging examination or procedure. All relevant breast health history and areas of clinical concern should be documented carefully and precisely in the patients record. The mammographer also is directly responsible for accurate and timely recording of quality control equipment function tests and the corrective actions taken. This article supplies mammographers with tools to complete effective and consistent documentation as a basis for continuity of patient care. This article is a Directed Reading.
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