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Imaging referral guidelines in Europe: now and in the future-EC
As an integral part of the European Commission (EC) Imaging Referral Guidelines
Project a 1.5-day workshop was held in Vienna on 20-21 September, 2012. At this
workshop, models and good practices regarding the appropriateness and use of
imaging referral guidelines (Guidelines) in Europe and worldwide were presented,
together with the results of a survey of Guidelines in Europe. The latter
included ideas, innovations and wishes for future Community action.MAIN MESSAGES:
Recommendations for future Community action: Stronger measures should be taken by
the EC and the European competent authorities for making Guidelines available and
used in all EU member states. Evidence-based Guidelines with separate guidance
for children should be issued or endorsed by a trusted European organisation.
Educational initiatives and electronic requesting in connection with clinical
decision support (CDS) systems should be used to improve the implementation of
Guidelines. Monitoring of Guidelines implementation and use should be by clinical
audit, particularly external audit, but also by local/internal audit