Interventional Radiology and the Law: Breast Procedures

ABSTRACT

Given the high legal exposure for radiologists performing interventional procedures as well as interpreting breast-imaging studies, the interventional breast radiologist needs to understand the ramifications and consequences of such a practice. In this article, the medicolegal aspects of image-guided interventional procedures of the breast are summarized. The particularly unique features of separate procedures are discussed together with the general concepts of informed consent and negligence.

KEYWORD

Negligence - consent - procedure performance

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