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Diagnostic radiology and its future: what do clinicians need and think?
Thomas C Kwee1, Maan T Almaghrabi2, Robert M Kwee3
1Department of Radiology, Medical Imaging Center, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Hanzeplein 1, P.O. Box 30.001, 9700 RB, Groningen, The Netherlands. thomaskwee@gmail.com.
European Radiology
|July 12, 2023
Summary
Clinicians highly value medical imaging and anticipate increased utilization. While radiologists are crucial for complex scans, many interpret simpler ones independently, and most don't foresee AI replacing diagnostic radiologists.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging
- Radiology
- Clinical Practice
Background:
- Clinicians' perspectives on diagnostic radiology are crucial for its future development.
- Understanding these views can inform practice and strategic planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the perspectives of clinicians regarding diagnostic radiology and its future.
- To assess the perceived value and utilization of medical imaging.
Main Methods:
- A survey was distributed to corresponding authors who published in high-impact journals (NEJM, Lancet) between 2010-2022.
- Participants were asked about their views on diagnostic radiology and its future role.
Main Results:
- Clinicians rated medical imaging highly (median 9/10) for improving patient outcomes.
- A significant proportion of clinicians interpret radiographs independently, but rely on radiologists for CT and MRI.
- Most anticipate increased medical imaging use and a stable or increased need for radiologists, with many not expecting AI to cause redundancy.
Conclusions:
- Clinicians perceive medical imaging as valuable and expect its use to grow.
- Radiologists are essential for cross-sectional imaging, but less so for radiographs.
- The future of radiology is seen as stable or growing, with AI not expected to replace diagnostic radiologists.
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