Navigating Imaging Guidelines in Emergency Care

This chapter emphasizes the critical role of identifying risk factors and symptoms that may necessitate imaging in emergency medicine, particularly during patient assessments. It discusses the complexities of current imaging practices, including comparisons of guidelines and the need for collaboration with radiology services, while balancing patient vulnerabilities. Additionally, the chapter highlights the importance of proper assessments in sensitive cases, such as potential sexual assault, stressing the necessity of psychological support and collaboration with local resources.