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The issue is either False positive followed by heavyweight, risky and invasive checks or the non-committal of many radiology reports "further evaluation recommended..."

Basically, radiologists are more afraid of being sued for missing something then they are of being sued for being too cautious. Evasive language is a defence against the latter.

This is a uniquely American condition BTW. Most other places, the liability rules are different and doctors aren't as afraid of lawsuits / insurance premium hikes.