What is a preliminary report; and when does the final report supersede it?
Preliminaryreportsguideemergenttreatment,andaresuperseded by the final report. “Preliminary reports” are created for the intent and purpose of helping to guide appropriate emergent and immediate medical treatment. For all cases in which Sunset has provided a preliminary report, the client radiology group will render the official interpretation, and issue a written final report within 24 hours. The final report supersedes the preliminary report. In comparison to a preliminary report, the final report may contain additional information regarding comparison exams and complementary imaging modalities, and may describe non-emergent findings that require follow-up. Referring physicians must review the final reports for their patients.
