How many patients react adversely to the X-ray dye?
• Are pregnant patients adequately protected from radiation
exposure?
• Are significant (e.g., life threatening) X-ray findings quickly
communicated to the patient’s doctor?
• How often are presurgery X-ray findings confirmed at the time of
surgery?
• Do patients often complain about a lack of privacy in the X-ray
changing rooms?
• How many patients are greeted by the receptionist upon arrival
in the department?
• How long do patients wait in the reception area before an exam?
• Are outpatient X-ray reports reported to the patient’s doctor in a
timely manner?
• How often must X-ray exams be repeated because the first exam
was not performed properly?
• Is staff sometimes unable to locate X-ray films when needed
because they have been misplaced?
• Do uninsured patients receive the same level of service as
insured patients?
• How often is the mobile mammography unit available to people
living in rural areas?
