--- title: Resource Library | Radiology (2) description: Radiology | The Resource Library offers a broad spectrum of resources and actionable insights to help you manage your healthcare business, increase patient safety, and help your practice thrive. 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[Learn More »](https://www.norcal-group.com/library/responding-to-the-discovery-of-discrepancies-in-imaging-interpretation) Filed under: [Diagnosis & Testing](https://www.norcal-group.com/library/topic/diagnosis-testing), [Radiology](https://www.norcal-group.com/library/topic/radiology), [Oncology](https://www.norcal-group.com/library/topic/oncology), [Case Study](https://www.norcal-group.com/library/topic/case-study), [Physician](https://www.norcal-group.com/library/topic/physician), [Practice Communication](https://www.norcal-group.com/library/topic/practice-communication), [Medical Errors & Apology](https://www.norcal-group.com/library/topic/medical-errors-apology) ## [Inadequate Follow Up on Incidental Findings Leads to Delayed Diagnosis of Lung Cancer](https://www.norcal-group.com/library/inadequate-follow-up-on-incidental-findings-leads-to-delayed-diagnosis-of-lung-cancer) June 21, 2017 Incidental findings of lung nodules are common and frequently missed. Many of these missed nodules are clinically irrelevant.1 However, when a patient who is diagnosed with advanced lung cancer discovers there was an unreported incidental finding during a period when the lung cancer was treatable, a negligence claim is likely. Consider how improved communication could have affected the outcome of the following radiology case study. [Learn More »](https://www.norcal-group.com/library/inadequate-follow-up-on-incidental-findings-leads-to-delayed-diagnosis-of-lung-cancer) Filed under: [Diagnosis & Testing](https://www.norcal-group.com/library/topic/diagnosis-testing), [Radiology](https://www.norcal-group.com/library/topic/radiology), [Oncology](https://www.norcal-group.com/library/topic/oncology), [Orthopedics](https://www.norcal-group.com/library/topic/orthopedics), [Case Study](https://www.norcal-group.com/library/topic/case-study), [Practice Manager](https://www.norcal-group.com/library/topic/practice-manager), [Physician](https://www.norcal-group.com/library/topic/physician), [Practice Communication](https://www.norcal-group.com/library/topic/practice-communication) ## [Practice Communication Failure Leads to Delayed Diagnosis of Breast Cancer](https://www.norcal-group.com/library/practice-communication-failure-leads-to-delayed-diagnosis-of-breast-cancer) June 21, 2017 [![](https://files.norcal-group.com/hubfs/female-gynecologist-looking-at-a-mammogram-soc.jpeg) ](https://www.norcal-group.com/library/practice-communication-failure-leads-to-delayed-diagnosis-of-breast-cancer) Misdiagnosed breast cancer is one of the most common claims against radiologists.1 Although much of the onus for ensuring that follow-up occurs is on the referring physician, all providers involved in the patient’s care should establish and then follow policies on communication of radiologic diagnosis and testing. Had communication roles been clear, this patient’s breast cancer could have been discovered earlier and a lawsuit could have been averted. [Learn More »](https://www.norcal-group.com/library/practice-communication-failure-leads-to-delayed-diagnosis-of-breast-cancer) Filed under: [Diagnosis & Testing](https://www.norcal-group.com/library/topic/diagnosis-testing), [Radiology](https://www.norcal-group.com/library/topic/radiology), [Oncology](https://www.norcal-group.com/library/topic/oncology), [Case Study](https://www.norcal-group.com/library/topic/case-study), [Practice Manager](https://www.norcal-group.com/library/topic/practice-manager), [Physician](https://www.norcal-group.com/library/topic/physician), [Practice Communication](https://www.norcal-group.com/library/topic/practice-communication) ## [The Risks Associated with Curbside Consults for Radiologists](https://www.norcal-group.com/library/risks-associated-with-curbside-consults-for-radiologists) June 16, 2017 A “curbside” consultation can be described as an event in which one physician informally asks another for information or advice to aid in the management of a particular patient. A curbside consultation can also include an informal encounter with a “patient” who asks for and receives medical advice in an informal setting. In general, the “curbside consultant” does not review the patient’s medical record, but instead bases advice on information provided by the requesting physician or patient – information that may be incomplete and/or inaccurate [Learn More »](https://www.norcal-group.com/library/risks-associated-with-curbside-consults-for-radiologists) Filed under: [Radiology](https://www.norcal-group.com/library/topic/radiology), [Consultations](https://www.norcal-group.com/library/topic/consultations), [Best Practices](https://www.norcal-group.com/library/topic/best-practices), [Physician](https://www.norcal-group.com/library/topic/physician) | [< Previous](https://www.norcal-group.com/library/topic/radiology/page/1) |  \|  | | | --- | --- | --- | ###  Topics  Please select Bad Outcomes & Complications Business Continuity Business Operations Community Health Consultations Cosmetic & Reconstructive Procedures Cultural Competency & Cultural Respect Cybersecurity Diagnosis & Testing Digital Practice Electronic Health Records (EHR) General Liability HIPAA Privacy & Confidentiality Industry Trends Information Security Informed Consent Leadership Litigation & Claims Marketing & Practice Building Medical Errors & Apology Medical Ethics Medical Records & Documentation Medication Errors Opioids Pain Management Patient Communication Patient Relationship Personal Finance & Career Philanthropy & Community Involvement Physician Burnout Physician Ratings Physician Wellness Practice Communication Practice Drift Practice Management Prescribing & Medication Public Relations & Communication Regulation & Compliance Reputation Management Unanticipated Outcomes Vicarious Liability ###  Specialties  Please select Emergency Medicine Family Practice Mental & Behavioral Health Obstetrics & Gynecology Oncology Ophthalmology Orthopedics Pain Management Specialist Pediatrics Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery Radiology ### Recently Added Interested in NORCAL Group? **Contact Your Agent/Broker** or call 844.4NORCAL today * NORCAL Group, now part of ProAssurance, includes NORCAL Insurance Company and its affiliated companies. 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