Association of Pregnancy Documentation with Radiological Imaging in the Emergency Department

This study investigates the prevalence of missed pregnancy documentation in emergency department encounters and its association with the use of radiological imaging among pregnant individuals. The authors found that 5.9% of encounters lacked pregnancy documentation, which was notably higher among non-Hispanic Black patients, and that such missed documentation was linked to increased odds of receiving radiological imaging. The findings underscore the importance of accurate pregnancy documentation to ensure equitable care and potentially improve maternal outcomes.