Search Tag: Radiologists
Tweet, like, follow – radiology goes viral
2018 18 Dec
Most of us virtually ‘live’ on social media. Twitter , Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn and other platforms are where most of us digitally communicate with each other and the world at large. Social media is perhaps the greatest opportunity doctors have to better communicate with their patients, help educate the next generation of physicians around... Read more
Radiology efficiency: from burnout to wellbeing
2018 11 Dec
Radiologists burnout at a higher average rate then doctors that practice in all other medical specialities. There are a variety of factors that lead to symptoms of burnout in the medical profession but for radiologists the major cause is the extreme pressure to do more in less time. Coupled with bureaucratic workload routine, a decreasing sense of... Read more
Is radiology education ready for #SocialMedia?
2018 13 Nov
Social media is part of our lives, our physical and digital personas are increasingly integrated to where we have gone from having a digital extension of our self to seamlessly living both on and off screens. The majority of US adults are using Facebook (68%), and the numbers are significant in the 18-24 age demographic using Snapchat (78%),... Read more
Cardiologists and radiologists need to work together – IDoR 2018
2018 09 Nov
This year, the theme for the International Day of Radiology was cardiology. Special focus was given on the need for increased coordination between radiologists and cardiologists. Cardiac imaging is a rapidly growing sub-specialty of diagnostic radiology. Cardiac radiologists perform imaging examinations using computed tomography (CT) and... Read more
How artificial intelligence spells real change for patients
2018 07 Nov
“At Affidea, the scale of our operation gives us unique capabilities in AI, including rich data sets which we can use to drive forward innovations in patient care both internally and with our partners. We want to help create a future where healthcare professionals can devote their time to doing what they do best – delivering the best possible care... Read more
Radiologists as changemakers
2018 07 Nov
The term “social entrepreneur” was coined by Bill Drayton, who also founded Ashoka, an organisation that supports social entrepreneurs in 93 countries. Drayton believes that we are in a time of transition and that the central challenge of our time is to make everyone a changemaker. For her part, Margaret M. Fynes, MD, of the Russell H. Morgan... Read more
An optimal learning and working environment for radiology residents
2018 31 Oct
In the newest revision of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Common Programme Requirements, substantial changes were made to section VI now entitled “The Learning and Working Environment.” The revised section VI shifts away from a primary focus on duty hours towards an emphasis on culture of safety, professionalism,... Read more
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists Annual Scientific Meeting 2018
2018 25 Oct
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Study: 'above average' burnout symptoms among Canadian radiologists
2018 03 Oct
Physician burnout is a significant issue in healthcare worldwide, and radiology burnout rates are ranked high compared to other specialities. A new study assessing radiologist and radiology trainee burnout in Canada finds above average burnout symptoms with regard to both emotional exhaustion and depersonalisation. "Future research directions... Read more
Why radiologists need persuasion skills
2018 29 Aug
"Persuasion is often more effectual than force" should be a guiding principle for those aspiring to leadership roles. Effective persuasion can increase your success in solving problems, communicating new ideas, and influencing group decisions, according to an Opinion article published online in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.... Read more