A client asks a trainer to interpret an MRI report and decide whether knee surgery is needed. What is appropriate?
- AExplain general MRI terms in the report so the client feels less anxious
- BRefer to the treating clinician and, meanwhile, explain what the MRI findings likely mean
- CRefer imaging and surgery questions to the treating clinician
- DShare an opinion based on how similar clients have done
Show answer and explanations
Answer
C
Imaging interpretation and surgical decisions belong to qualified clinicians. The trainer refers these questions.
A
Explaining report findings is interpretation; it belongs to the treating clinician.
B
Explaining what the findings mean is interpretation of imaging, which belongs to the clinician.
D
Other clients' outcomes do not apply to this client's findings and still amount to clinical advice.
C
Imaging interpretation and surgical decisions belong to qualified clinicians. The trainer refers these questions.