Furor over proposed offshore teleradiology

摘要

Normand Laberge has courted his fair share of controversy during his 7 years as CEO of the Canadian Association of Radiologists, but even he was surprised at the backlash when he argued in favour of offshore teleradiology as a solution to Canada's chronic radiologist shortage and growing wait times for diagnostic services. Laberge made that case in the media (Ottawa Citizen, Oct, 22, 2006) on the opening day of CAR's annual general meeting. The article by Brad Mackay sparked outrage and prompted the Ontario Association of Radiologists to write a letter of no-confidence, demanding Laberge's immediate dismissal.