2011
DOI: 10.1007/s00330-011-2195-2
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Measuring radiologist workload: how to do it, and why it matters

Abstract: This article discusses the results and implications of a nationwide survey of radiologist workload. Although the results are specific to one country, the method used, the underlying issues and the discussion engendered should be of interest to all radiologists worldwide. The balance between quality and quantity is highlighted, and the growing impact of activities outside of traditional reporting is considered. Variations in health care funding and staffing amongst countries clearly influence patterns of worklo… Show more

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“…16 While radiologists view their primary duty as image interpretation, the noninterpretative tasks now account for a substantial portion of a radiologist’s workload. 17 -19 These 2 roles are rarely carried out in isolation, rather admixed during the course of a working day/shift. Noninterpretative tasks, in this context, are often viewed as interruptions.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…16 While radiologists view their primary duty as image interpretation, the noninterpretative tasks now account for a substantial portion of a radiologist’s workload. 17 -19 These 2 roles are rarely carried out in isolation, rather admixed during the course of a working day/shift. Noninterpretative tasks, in this context, are often viewed as interruptions.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Nowadays, consultant radiologists are at the center of patient care and management and their working lives now go beyond simple reporting. The consultant radiologist is becoming an active member -central player -in multidisciplinary care teams, patient communications, and often with a significant therapeutic interventional role (Brady, 2011). The Australian RANZCR RVU model is considered a time-based model, where radiologist workload assessment is based purely on time.…”
Section: Measuring Workload In Radiologymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Oftentimes a radiologist's work is visualized in terms of X-rays and the number of studies reported. A radiologist generating reports is deemed to be working; if reports are not generated, the radiologist is deemed as not being productive (Brady, 2011). The impact of the multifaceted aspect of work and the radiological services outside of traditional image reporting (Knechtges & Carlos, 2007), (Patti et al, 2008), (A. Pitman et al, 2009) makes it difficult for a radiologist to keep a good balance between quality and quantity (Brady, 2011).…”
Section: Measuring Workload In Radiologymentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…While many referrers require little preparatory work before MDMs, review of available imaging (often from multiple institutions) is time-consuming for a radiologist. Preparation for a 1-hour MDM often requires about 2 hours of a radiologist's time [7]. Graham et al reported that their respondents used discussions at MDMs as an opportunity to discuss queries about reports, and that this opportunity was lost or diminished in the context of outsourcing.…”
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