TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Chapter 18. Credentialing A1 - Schrope, Beth A2 - Schrope, Beth PY - 2014 T2 - Surgical and Interventional Ultrasound AB - Since the first surgeon-performed ultrasound examinations in the 1980s, the field has matured and expanded to include many surgical, and indeed other medical, specialties. In fact, in 1999 the American Medical Association passed a resolution (Res. 802, I-99; Reaffirmed: Sub. Res. 108, A-00) acknowledging the extensive application of the technology in medical practice and its use was within the scope of practice of “appropriately trained physicians.” The resolution states that hospitals should be responsible for granting privileges to individuals within their scope of ultrasound practice. Furthermore, the AMA resolution recommends that specialties using ultrasound develop specialty-specific recommendations for its use. As the ranks of physicians comfortable with the performance and interpretation of ultrasound grow, guidelines for verification of competency and standardization of practice are essential. This chapter provides a historical context for current standards, justification for those standards, and a practical guide for those seeking credentialing in ultrasound in many interventional specialties. SN - PB - The McGraw-Hill Companies CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - accesssurgery.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=57917422 ER -