Missouri Code of State Regulations
Title 19 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES
Division 30 - Division of Regulation and Licensure
Chapter 11 - Rules for Mammography
Section 19 CSR 30-11.040 - Requirements and Responsibilities for Interpreting Physicians

(A) Has completed two (2) months of documented, formal training in reading mammograms with instruction in medical radiation physics, radiation effects and radiation protection; or is certified by the American Board of Radiology (ABR) or the American Osteopathic Board of Radiology (AOBR); and

(B) Has completed forty (40) hours of documented continuing medical education credits in mammography. Time spent in residency specifically devoted to mammography shall be accepted, if documented in writing.

(A) Prepare and sign a written report on his/her interpretation of the results of the mammography procedure;

(B) Provide a copy of the written report and the original images or films to the patient's mammography supplier for inclusion in the patient's medical record; and

(C) Provide a written statement to the patient, either through a referring physician or the referring physician's designate or, if a referring physician is not available, directly to the patient. The statement shall describe the test results, the next steps if the results are positive, the date of the procedure, the name of the facility providing the procedure, the physician-if any-to whom the patient wants a copy to be sent and shall indicate that the original images or films are being provided to the mammography supplier for inclusion in the patient's medical record.