Clinical-radiological relationship: local experience in a region at the northernmost tip of Chile

Abstract

For a long time, radiological practice was characterized by a model in which the specialist operated separately from both the clinical team and the patient, with interactions largely limited to the interpretation of imaging reports. This approach fostered a natural and implicit disconnect between the referring physician and the radiologist, leading to deleterious consequences for communication and the effective exchange of clinical information among colleagues. Ultimately, this separation has adversely affected the quality and clinical relevance of the diagnostic output delivered to patients.