The effects of changes in utilization and technological advancements of cross-sectional imaging on radiologist workload.
The effects of changes in utilization and technological advancements of cross-sectional imaging on radiologist workload.
R. McDonald,K. Schwartz,5 Authors,D. Kallmes
2015 · DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2015.05.007
Academic Radiology · 419 Citations
TLDR
Imaging volumes have grown at a disproportionate rate to imaging utilization increases at this institution, and the average radiologist interpreting CT or MRI examinations must now interpret one image every 3-4 seconds in an 8-hour workday to meet workload demands.