Structured Reporting as the Key to Patient-Centered and Responsible AI Integration in Radiology

Patient experience has become a central quality indicator in radiology.Beyond diagnostic accuracy, clarity, transparency, and safety in communication are now essential.Traditional free-text reports increasingly fall short of these expectations.Recent studies (2022-2025) demonstrate that structured reporting systems significantly improve the consistency, completeness, and comprehensibility of radiology reports.Enhancements such as patient-friendly summaries, illustrations, and glossaries have been shown to improve understanding, reduce anxiety, and decrease unnecessary follow-ups.Structured reporting thus provides the foundation for truly patient-centered communication.