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Tracking changes in the practice of interventional radiology.
Timothy P Murphy1, Gregory M Soares
1Brown Medical School, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island.
Seminars in Interventional Radiology
|February 18, 2011
Summary
The Society of Interventional Radiology
Area of Science:
- Interventional Radiology
- Medical Practice Management
Background:
- The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) reported seemingly favorable survey results in 2000-2001.
- A strategic plan by the SIR aimed for 80% of interventional radiologists to be clinical practitioners by 2006.
- American College of Radiology guidelines support the goal of increased clinical practice among interventional radiologists.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the implications of the SIR's strategic plan for interventional radiologists.
- To evaluate the factors influencing the success of interventional radiologists adopting a clinical practice model.
Main Methods:
- Review of the Society of Interventional Radiology's 2000-2001 survey data.
- Analysis of the SIR's strategic plan and American College of Radiology practice guidelines.
- Assessment of the requirements for interventional radiologists to provide clinical care.
Main Results:
- Initial survey results from the SIR appeared favorable but required closer examination.
- The SIR's goal necessitates a significant shift towards clinical practice for interventional radiologists.
- Adoption of a clinical practice model is identified as a likely determinant of success for interventionalists.
Conclusions:
- Interventional radiologists must make a strategic decision regarding their involvement in clinical care.
- Successful integration into clinical practice models is anticipated for those interventionalists who commit to it.
- The future success of interventional radiology is closely tied to the adoption of comprehensive clinical practice.
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