Publications by authors named "Douglas B Smink"

Background: Patient instability and limited radiology staffing may compel surgeons to make clinical decisions based on their independent interpretations of imaging studies. Despite potential implications for patients, no research to date has assessed the need for a diagnostic radiology curriculum in general surgery residency.

Methods: We performed a cross-sectional study of surgery faculty and residents at 13 teaching hospitals across the United States.

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