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  • Diagnostic radiology is a critical medical field.
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  • To investigate gender differences in diagnostic radiology practice.
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  • A retrospective observational study was conducted on European teleradiology providers from 2013-2019.
  • Analyzed adjusted odds ratios for scope of practice and incidence rate ratios (IRR) for second opinions and errors.
  • Multivariable adjustments were performed for experience, case type, employment status, and reporting speed.

Main Results:

  • Female radiologists had lower odds of reporting in multiple subspecialties (OR 0.46).
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  • Female gender was associated with decreased radiologic errors (IRR 0.8).

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  • Female radiologists tend to have a narrower scope of practice.
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  • These differences persist even after adjusting for experience and other practice factors.