The decline of diagnostic radiology: call to action. 1989 Dotter lecture

Major socioeconomic changes in the practice of medicine in the past 2 decades have had a great impact on diagnostic radiology and have encouraged other physicians and entrepreneurs to enter many areas of this specialty. Major alterations in the practice of diagnostic radiology will be required if the specialty is to survive. Diagnostic radiologists must move from a position of dependency to self-sufficiency by encouraging patients to access their services and talents directly.