Refresher Course: Breast

RC 602 - Misdiagnosis in breast imaging: societal impacts

February 26, 16:30 - 17:30 CET

5 min
Chairperson's introduction
Isabelle Thomassin-Naggara, Joinville-le-Pont / France
15 min
Misdiagnosis in breast imaging: improving patient experience
Alexandra Athanasiou, Athens / Greece
  1. To demonstrate common cases of diagnostic errors.
  2. To learn how to improve communication with the patient in case of misdiagnosis.
  3. To understand and anticipate patients' reactions in this particular clinical setting.
15 min
Implications of misdiagnosis for the breast radiologist
Fleur Kilburn-Toppin, Cambridge / United Kingdom
  1. To consider the impact that misdiagnosis may have on clinical practice.
  2. To learn from clinical case examples.
  3. To discuss how to limit the psychological impact for the radiologist.
15 min
Causes of misdiagnosis and the EUSOBI recommendations to minimise them
Federica Pediconi, Roma / Italy
  1. To review the common errors in radiology and how to solve them.
  2. To detail the specific errors related to breast imaging practice.
  3. To understand how to avoid technical failure and improve communication in the medical team.
10 min
Panel discussion: Is artificial intelligence the solution?
Caroline Justich, Vienna / Austria