After completion, what happens to the report?

• A. It is entered into the patient's electronic health record (EHR)
• B. It is filed in a separate binder
• C. It is shredded after 1 year
• D. It is emailed to the patient

Answer: (A)

Storing the radiology report in the electronic health record is how the official medical documentation is maintained. Once the study is completed, the detailed findings and conclusions are entered into the patient’s EHR, linking the report with the study and other clinical information. This centralized entry ensures clinicians across care settings can access, review, and act on the results, supports continuity of care, and provides an auditable record for quality and billing purposes. While a binder, shredding after a set time, or emailing the report to the patient might occur in some circumstances, they do not serve as the primary, integrated repository for the medical record within modern healthcare systems. The EHR is designed to safeguard privacy and provide controlled, retrievable access to the report.