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The 1994 Australian Radiology Workforce Committee Report
1Royal Australasian College of Radiologists, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Australasian Radiology
|August 1, 1995
Summary
This study forecasts radiologist numbers and demand for radiological services through 2001. It analyzes current demographics and projects future needs, acknowledging necessary assumptions for accurate workforce planning.
Area of Science:
- Medical Workforce Planning
- Radiology Demographics
Background:
- The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) Federal Council tasked the College Workforce Subcommittee with workforce analysis.
- Previous manpower studies, including the 1992 study, provide a basis for comparison.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define current radiologist and trainee numbers.
- To analyze professional demographics within radiology.
- To forecast radiologist numbers and medical demand for radiological services for seven years leading up to 2001.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of current radiologist and trainee data.
- Demographic analysis of the radiology profession.
- Forecasting models incorporating lead times for educational and workforce changes.
Main Results:
- The study involves defining current workforce statistics.
- Demographic trends are analyzed to inform future projections.
- Forecasts are developed for radiologist supply and demand.
Conclusions:
- The subcommittee made necessary assumptions, including defining an 'optimum' number of radiologists.
- This is an ongoing process of review and prediction.
- Findings will be compared with previous reports, notably the 1992 Manpower Study.