The Referring Physicians' Wish List: What Clinicians Need from Radiologists

摘要

There are easy answers to the question "what do referring physicians want from radiologists?" A few brave clinicians offer glib replies that range from "rapid turn-around time" to "perfect certainty." But physicians readily admit that these aren't their real needs, which are far more complex and place much greater demands on radiologists. Many cite intangibles such as clinical value and relationships, while acknowledging the pressures that radiologists face.