Advanced Radiology Services, PC, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49525, USA.
J Am Coll Radiol. 2012 Jan;9(1):20-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jacr.2011.09.009.
Radiologists and their practices and departments are facing challenges that are increasing in number and intensity. These include higher expectations from hospital administrators and referring physicians, new regulatory requirements, lower reimbursements, and competition from predatory practices. For many radiologists, these forces are having a negative impact on their job satisfaction, their lifestyles, and the time they have available for consultation, teaching, and research. Some radiologists face loss of employment, and the specialty faces existential threats. This article includes surveys of the ACR Council regarding recent challenges and summarizes comments from the councilors, the literature, and the authors with respect to recommendations to radiologists in meeting these challenges.
放射科医生及其所在的医疗机构和科室正面临着越来越多且越来越严峻的挑战。这些挑战包括医院管理人员和转诊医生的期望越来越高、新的监管要求、报酬降低以及掠夺性医疗实践的竞争。对许多放射科医生来说，这些因素对他们的工作满意度、生活方式以及咨询、教学和研究的可用时间产生了负面影响。一些放射科医生面临失业的风险，该专业也面临着生存威胁。本文对 ACR 理事会进行了调查，以了解最近的挑战，并总结了理事会成员、文献以及作者的意见，就如何应对这些挑战向放射科医生提出了建议。
