Provider Obligation of Incidental Findings

Activity Summary

Incidental findings on various types of film are significant and can either cause harm or offer benefit to patients. The correct approach to handling these findings can be challenging. Provider obligations include careful review of all images, accurate reporting of unexpected findings in official reports, clear communication between medical imaging department and treating teams, and evidence-based further investigation. This session reviews provider obligation using case studies of success and also failure or delay at any stage which can result in adverse clinical outcomes.

Objectives

Discuss the required education to patients regarding the possibility of incidental findings of films ordered.
Identify common incidental findings on films that require further investigation.
Summarize case studies where failure, delay and lack of reporting of an incidental finding lead to adverse clinical outcomes.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Criteria for Awarding Contact Hours

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for {contactHours} contact hours.

Disclosures

The Nurse Planner has determined that no individuals with the ability to control content of this activity have relevant relationships with ineligible companies.

Activities with pharmacotherapeutic credit are to assist the APRN in fulfilling their education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.