PET in the clinical work-up of patients with spondylodiscitis: a new tool for the clinician?
PET and MRI showed similar accuracy in the diagnosis of spondylodiscitis, indicating that PET can be used when MRI is doubtful or unavailable. PET was more accurate and more specific than MRI in treatment assessment, suggesting that PET should be preferred over MRI for determining when treatment can be safely discontinued.
Streamlining the admission process for unscheduled patients leads to improvement in care, decreases prescribing errors and reduces either potential or actual harm. Moving pharmacists' work to the ED better aligns their input to the patient journey and utilises their knowledge and skills to the patient's benefit.