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Developing Advocacy Skills in Breast Radiologists
Fatima Elahi1, Ann L Brown2, Amy K Patel3
1Henry Ford Health, Detroit, MI, USA.
Journal of Breast Imaging
|February 10, 2026
Summary
Breast radiologists need advocacy skills to improve patient care and secure resources. This article outlines key advocacy pillars, including leadership, communication, and legislative engagement, to empower radiologists.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Medical Professional Development
Background:
- Advocacy is crucial for breast radiologists to enhance patient access to imaging and support evidence-based practices.
- Formal training in advocacy skills is often lacking for breast radiologists, hindering their effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify critical advocacy skills for breast radiologists.
- To provide resources for developing these essential skills.
Main Methods:
- The article identifies five key pillars of advocacy: leadership, communication, branding, media and social media engagement, and legislative engagement.
- Resources and strategies for developing these skills are discussed.
Main Results:
- Effective advocacy by breast radiologists can lead to improved patient outcomes and career advancement.
- The five identified pillars provide a framework for skill development.
Conclusions:
- Breast radiologists require formal training in advocacy to effectively serve patients and the profession.
- Developing advocacy skills is essential for professional growth and ensuring quality breast imaging services.
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