TY - JOUR
T1 - Emergency Radiology
T2 - Current Challenges and Preparing for Continued Growth
AU - Chong, Suzanne T.
AU - Robinson, Jeffrey D.
AU - Davis, Melissa A.
AU - Bruno, Michael A.
AU - Roberge, Eric A.
AU - Reddy, Sravanthi
AU - Pyatt, Robert S.
AU - Friedberg, Eric B.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2019 American College of Radiology
PY - 2019/10/1
Y1 - 2019/10/1
N2 - The escalation of imaging volumes in the emergency department and intensifying demands for rapid radiology results have increased the demand for emergency radiology. The provision of emergency radiology is essential for nearly all radiology practices, from the smallest to the largest. As our radiology specialty responds to the challenge posed by the triple threat of providing 24-7 coverage, high imaging volumes, and rapid turnaround time, various questions regarding emergency radiology have emerged, including its definition and scope, unique operational demands, quality and safety concerns, impact on physician well-being, and future directions. This article reviews the current challenges confronting the subspecialty of emergency radiology and offers insights into preparing for continued growth.
AB - The escalation of imaging volumes in the emergency department and intensifying demands for rapid radiology results have increased the demand for emergency radiology. The provision of emergency radiology is essential for nearly all radiology practices, from the smallest to the largest. As our radiology specialty responds to the challenge posed by the triple threat of providing 24-7 coverage, high imaging volumes, and rapid turnaround time, various questions regarding emergency radiology have emerged, including its definition and scope, unique operational demands, quality and safety concerns, impact on physician well-being, and future directions. This article reviews the current challenges confronting the subspecialty of emergency radiology and offers insights into preparing for continued growth.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.jacr.2019.03.009
DO - 10.1016/j.jacr.2019.03.009
M3 - Article
C2 - 31092353
AN - SCOPUS:85068762551
SN - 1546-1440
VL - 16
SP - 1447
EP - 1455
JO - Journal of the American College of Radiology
JF - Journal of the American College of Radiology
IS - 10
ER -