KEY POINTS
- Include the clinical details, adding context where it affects interpretation of the scan.1
- State the relevant findings, without irrelevant incidental findings or lists of irrelevant negatives.1
- End with a short, actionable conclusion that directly answers the clinical question.1
- Make clear, specific recommendations, avoiding blanket phrases such as “clinical correlation advised”.1
Tier 1 · Professional standardStandards for interpretation and reporting of imaging investigations
The Royal College of Radiologists · Third edition, October 2025
SECTION 05 · REPORT CONCLUSION · PAGE 9“The conclusion section … is a key component of a report and should be short and actionable.” … “Directly answer the clinical question and, where relevant, show interpretation to address implied questions.”
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