Patient-Friendly Animations Using Appropriateness Criteria

The American College of Radiology (ACR) has created this series of Patient-Friendly Animated videos to educate patients about imaging tests. These videos contain content based on the Patient-Friendly Summaries of the ACR Appropriateness Criteria, ensuring that all the information is evidence-based and written in lay language.

Animated Videos for Patients

Share these videos with patients prior to or following their procedure (or as an aide in explaining why they are not having a specific procedure). They may also be shown in waiting rooms or sent via link to patients prior to their visit.
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Answer Patient Questions with These Patient-Friendly Summaries

Share these patient-friendly summaries of the ACR Appropriateness Criteria® with patients and other providers to help answer questions about more than 80 conditions that may require imaging. Summaries are written by patients for patients.
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Listen in: Podcast Describing Patient-Friendly Videos

Listen in as Dr. Vincoff, Co-Chair of the PFCC Patient Engagement Committee, describes the new patient-friendly animated videos and their value to referring providers and patients.
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Collaborate with Referring Physicians: ACR Appropriateness Criteria

Work with referring physicians and other providers in making the most appropriate imaging or treatment decision for a specific clinical condition by sharing these these evidence-based guidelines.
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Help Patients with Imaging Stress

Learn how patients and radiologists are working together to alleviate stress for patients undergoing imaging and how you can implement strategies in your practice.
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