Identifying Scholarly Disagreements
My research topic is the impact of considering clinical history on the diagnostic process in cardiac sonography. The thesis of the study is that not including clinical history in sonography is a risk of inaccurate diagnosis, leading to unsatisfactory treatment results. In the course of the study, it was found that the researchers agree that clinical history is important for a correct diagnosis in sonography.
Yapp et al. (2020) point out that clinical history plays an important role in the analysis of radiographic images in patient diagnosis. Castillo et al. (2021) also state the key role of clinical history in making a correct diagnosis. However, Maizlin & Somers (2019) argue that radiologists may not have access to the patient’s history. Scholars agree that clinical history is important, but only one study points to a specific cause of this phenomenon.
Example of a Scholarly Controversy
Despite the fact that scientists recognize the importance of clinical history, inconsistency arises in disclosing the reasons for not using it in diagnosis. Only Maizlin & Somers (2019) note that a radiologist does not have direct contact with a patient and may not take into account clinical history. The reason for the phenomenon under study is an important addition necessary for understanding the topic.
Significance of the Debate for My Research Context
Due to this discrepancy, it is possible to refine the thesis by including a practical recommendation related to improving in-hospital communication. Understanding the cause allows more attention to be given to practical advice for increasing the use of clinical history in sonography. I will explain to the readers that most researchers seek to prove the benefits of implementing a particular solution or approach. There is not enough research on this topic, and not all scholars have delved into the rationale for the causes of the studied phenomenon. I am confident that paying attention to the reasons for not using clinical history for diagnosis in sonography will allow for better addressing gaps in the formulation of practical recommendations.
References
Castillo, C., Steffens, T., Sim, L., & Caffery, L. (2021). The effect of clinical information on radiology reporting: A systematic review. Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, 68(1), 60-74. Web.
Maizlin, N. N., & Somers, S. (2019). The role of clinical history collected by diagnostic imaging staff in interpreting of imaging examinations. Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, 50(1), 31-35. Web.
Yapp, K. E., Brennan, P., & Ekpo, E. (2022). The effect of clinical history on diagnostic imaging interpretation – A systematic review. Academic Radiology, 29(2), 255-266. Web.