The Pros and Cons of Teleradiology
MedGadget makes note of an article by Dr. Robert Steinbrook that pretty accurately sums up the pros - and cons - of teleradiology:
Radiology + The Internets = Teleradiology
The rapid expansion of teleradiology will benefit other physicians and their patients if it improves the quality, availability, and timeliness of interpretations. More specialty radiologists may be available to read more specialty studies. Many hospitals, including small and rural facilities, may be able to improve the quality of their radiology services.Those who are exclusively teleradiologists will have no contact with patients. Radiologists at a remote site cannot perform vascular and other interventional procedures, ultrasonography, or fluoroscopic studies. They will also have less contact with other doctors, or even with other radiologists, particularly if they read from home rather than from a central facility.
He’s identified many of the key discussions taking place amongst the teleradiologists right now.
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Written by David on July 10th, 2007 with
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