Only 17% of patients self-schedule mammograms, with preference for nights and weekends

Radiology Business July 16, 2024
Marty Stempniak

Only about 17% of patients choose to self-schedule mammograms, with a preference for nights and weekends, according to new research published July 12 in JACR [1].

While the number may appear low, interest in this option continues to increase, noted experts with Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore. Corresponding author Emily B. Ambinder, MD, and colleagues believe their data demonstrate that patients are unlikely to self-schedule 100% of mammograms in the near term.

“Our results suggest that patients using the self-scheduling option benefited from appointment slots during evening and weekends. However, our analysis also suggests the need to continue offering staff-scheduled appointments in order to best serve those requiring a more rapid diagnostic evaluation,” wrote Ambinder, who is assistant division chief...

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