Radiological Imaging and the Emergency Department: Teamed for Success. A Patient-Centered Approach to Emergent Imaging Practices

The emergency department (ED) and the radiology department must work together to ensure safe and effective diagnostic imaging results for ED patients. Effective collaboration between these departments ensures safe patient care as well as patient and staff satisfaction. This article will look at the various points where the ED and the radiology department intersect in the care of the ED patient and suggestions for how to improve those intersecting points of care to ensure a seamless patient care experience.