By Meghan Howard
Americans spent more than $2 trillion on healthcare last year, but hospitals still can’t afford to keep many specialized physicians on staff full time. This is especially true for one of the most skilled and in-demand positions – the radiologist.
This skilled group of physicians plays a significant role in the interpretation and diagnosis of injuries and abnormalities, and if you’ve ever had to “wait” for the results of a test, you understand how excruciating the delay can be.
One obvious answer is teleradiology. Teleradiology, as well as all telemedicine initiatives, has been met with great enthusiasm and is considered the enabler for overcoming distance barriers and access to physicians. However, studies have shown that full and effective use of telemedicine applications has been slow to adopt. Only now is teleradiology moving at such a rate that it is vital for radiologists to have a broad understanding of the professional, clinical, ethical and legal implications of this progression.
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