Publication Name	World Journal of Radiology
Manuscript ID	94870
Country	Greece

Category	Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Manuscript Type	Editorial
Article Title	Interdepartmental miscommunication regarding radiology: Addressing chronic challenges and exploring solutions
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Nikolaos-Achilleas Arkoudis, Emmanouil Karofylakis, Ornella Moschovaki-Zeiger, Spyridon Prountzos, Evgenia Efthymiou, George Samonis and Christos Koutserimpas
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Corresponding Author	Nikolaos-Achilleas Arkoudis, MD, MSc, PhD, Consultant Physician-Scientist, Research Fellow, Research Unit of Radiology and Medical Imaging, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 19 Papadiamantopoulou, Athens 115 28, Greece. nick.arkoudis@gmail.com
Key Words	Radiology; Miscommunication; Collaboration; Barriers; Solutions; Patient care; Healthcare services; Referring physician; Challenges; Medical
Core Tip	Successful collaboration across healthcare disciplines is vital for delivering the best patient care. Miscommunication between departments and challenges in communication between referring physicians and radiologists can compromise radiology services, risking both patient outcomes and the overall quality of healthcare services provided. This article emphasizes these ongoing communication challenges, prompting readers to recognize potential pitfalls in their daily clinical practice. Additionally, practical solutions are provided that should be tailored to the specific needs and challenges faced by each individual healthcare institution.
Citation	Arkoudis NA, Karofylakis E, Moschovaki-Zeiger O, Prountzos S, Efthymiou E, Samonis G, Koutserimpas C. Interdepartmental miscommunication regarding radiology: Addressing chronic challenges and exploring solutions. World J Radiol 2024; In press

Received	2024-03-26 22:03
Peer-Review Started	2024-03-26 22:03
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Return for Revision	2024-04-17 04:25
Revised	2024-04-24 15:34
Second Decision	2024-04-28 02:37
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Accepted by Company Editor-in-Chief	2024-04-28 08:06
Articles in Press	2024-04-28 08:06
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ISSN	1949-8470 (online)
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