Amy Patel, Medical Director of the Breast Care Center at Liberty Hospital, Clinical Associate Professor of Radiology at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, shared on LinkedIn by Joana Reis, Global Medical Affairs Leader at Bayer, adding:
“I am so grateful that I was a part of this manuscript as well as the webinar.
Global collaboration is so imperative to ensure diverse perspectives are being heard, best practices are being shared, disparities are being addressed, and quality breast imaging continues to grow worldwide. Together, we can strive to ensure no patient is left behind regardless of zip code and geographic location.”
Quoting Joana Reis:
“Generating evidence is only half the job. Making sure it reaches patients is where the real challenge begins.
I’m pleased to share our latest publication in Future Oncology Taylor and Francis Research Insights:
Title: Bridging the gap: clinical practice, guidelines, reimbursement and real-world challenges in breast imaging – webinar highlights
Authors: Amy K. Patel , Maria Lopes , Thiemo J. A. van Nijnatten , Michael Lynch, Fabiënne ter Huurn
Read The Full Article.
This article reflects on one of the most important discussions in breast imaging today: why strong clinical evidence alone is not enough to change practice. Clinical guidelines, reimbursement, education, healthcare systems and multidisciplinary collaboration all play a critical role in ensuring innovation translates into better patient care.
The publication brings together the key insights from an international expert webinar AuntMinnie.com and highlights the opportunities and remaining challenges for implementing advances in breast imaging across different healthcare settings.
A big thank you to my co-authors, Amy K. Patel, MD, Maria Lopes, Thiemo van Nijnatten, Michael Lynch, and Fabiënne ter Huurne, for a truly collaborative effort.”