TY - JOUR
T1 - Celebrating a legacy, reflecting on the present, and safeguarding our future
AU - Oates, M. Elizabeth
AU - Brooks, Michael A.
PY - 2013/5
Y1 - 2013/5
N2 - OBJECTIVE. During the 20th century, radiologists enjoyed relationships with clinicians and patients through daily face-to-face communication. As specialist consultants, radiologists were naturally integral members of the care team. CONCLUSION. The widespread availability of information technology, notably PACS, has disrupted the fundamental radiologist-clinician axis. New generations of radiologists must respond to this disturbing trend by (re)learning how to "add value" by rekindling personal professional relationships, developing global leadership skills, and becoming involved in health care system design and implementation.
AB - OBJECTIVE. During the 20th century, radiologists enjoyed relationships with clinicians and patients through daily face-to-face communication. As specialist consultants, radiologists were naturally integral members of the care team. CONCLUSION. The widespread availability of information technology, notably PACS, has disrupted the fundamental radiologist-clinician axis. New generations of radiologists must respond to this disturbing trend by (re)learning how to "add value" by rekindling personal professional relationships, developing global leadership skills, and becoming involved in health care system design and implementation.
KW - Communication
KW - Leadership
KW - PACS
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U2 - 10.2214/AJR.12.9892
DO - 10.2214/AJR.12.9892
M3 - Article
C2 - 23617490
AN - SCOPUS:84879306709
SN - 0361-803X
VL - 200
SP - 1060
EP - 1063
JO - American Journal of Roentgenology
JF - American Journal of Roentgenology
IS - 5
ER -