re ref to managed care/HMO medicine
I remember radiology reports dating back to the 80's and early 90's which seemed to detail nearly everything and then later ones that were pretty abbreviated. I had long thought that the less mentioned/documented the less that there might be to deal with esp. if a doctor is just breezing over a report (as in a follow up visit at one's HMO w/PCP vs. referral visit with Ortho/Neuro). I think the managed care medical community is encouraged to report significant findings only and not those that fall into certain catagories.
Tho then again I'm biased as I worked in Managed Care a number of years and witnessed some pretty bad medical practice especially when Joint Commission of Hospital (JCOH)review visits were expected and medical records were hidden/amended/produced on the spot.
I have to agree w/Ann O.
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