Eur Radiol. 2011 Nov;21(11):2315-7. doi: 10.1007/s00330-011-2195-2. Epub 2011 Jul 6.
This article discusses the results and implications of a nationwide survey of radiologist workload. Although the results are specific to one country, the method used, the underlying issues and the discussion engendered should be of interest to all radiologists worldwide. The balance between quality and quantity is highlighted, and the growing impact of activities outside of traditional reporting is considered. Variations in health care funding and staffing amongst countries clearly influence patterns of workload. It is hoped that this discussion will lead other radiologists to consider the method used, and to analyse workload in other countries, with a view to creating more robust workload data and stimulating debate.
本文讨论了一项全国范围内放射科医生工作量调查的结果和意义。尽管结果是针对一个国家的，但所使用的方法、潜在问题和引发的讨论应该引起全球所有放射科医生的兴趣。本文强调了质量和数量之间的平衡，并考虑了传统报告之外的活动日益增长的影响。国家间医疗保健资金和人员配置的差异显然影响了工作量模式。希望本文的讨论将促使其他放射科医生考虑所使用的方法，并分析其他国家的工作量，以创建更可靠的工作量数据并激发辩论。
