Addressing ancillary inhibitors to radiology workflow can help mitigate burnout risk. Factors such as software and hardware issues, protocols, administrative hassles, and maladaptive workflows can contribute to burnout in radiology. These issues may be minor annoyances, but their frequency can affect morale. Radiologists often feel that their input on these issues is not considered, making the situation even more frustrating. The article suggests that making small efforts to address these issues, such as changing policies or investing in better equipment, can go a long way in alleviating burnout. In other news, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) has proposed lifting coverage restrictions on amyloid positron emission tomography (PET) scans for Alzheimer's disease, in recognition of the advent of beta amyloid-targeted therapies. The article also discusses the need for proactive preventive measures to reduce healthcare associated infections (HAIs) in radiology departments, current trends in X-ray imaging, the prevalence of extraneous imaging in trauma radiology, and the introduction of an AI-powered device for diagnosing heart failure.
Mon, 24 Jul 2023 11:18:42 GMT | Diagnostic Imaging