DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES OF MANITOBA
Another unique dimension to Diagnostic Services Manitoba is our philosophy that relationships are collaborative partnerships
– Petr Kresta , Chief Operating Officer
Academic Emergency Medicine Journal found that over 85 % of respondents believed too many diagnostic tests are ordered in their own emergency departments , and 97 % said at least some of the advanced imaging studies they personally ordered were medically unnecessary .
“ If you think about it , unnecessary diagnostic tests can cause harm and delays to patients . It can also cause unnecessary costs that burden the healthcare system . What we ’ ve found in the last few years is that by working closely with our clinical colleagues we are able to collaborate on what clinical tests best improve their patient ’ s outcome and help minimise unnecessary testing ,” Slater observes .
For example , every x-ray and even more so every CT , exposes patients to the increased risks associated with radiation . DSM has made it a priority to work with its partners to ensure that only necessary imaging tests are ordered and performed . “ When we meet with the emergency department we can actually talk about these issues and discuss as a team what makes the most sense for the patient ,” explains Dr . Amin Kabani , Chief Medical Officer .
“ Patient care has always been our top priority . While we are working with our clinical partners to address the use of unnecessary tests and to extract the efficiency and resource savings that go along with that , patient safety and care is never compromised . We have checks and balances in place within DSM to make sure the patient always receives the most appropriate testing and best possible care . As an organisation we pride ourselves
144 November 2017