Dear AuntMinnie Member,
Are you feeling burned out? Turns out you're not alone: Radiologists are among the physician specialties with the highest burnout rates.
Studies have shown that nearly half of radiologists show symptoms of burnout, and only about one-third say they are happy at work.
That's sobering news, but fortunately we offer six tips for reducing burnout, which you can reach by clicking here for an article in our Imaging Leaders Community.
While you're in the community, be sure to visit the latest numbers from the Medical Imaging Confidence Index (MICI), an ongoing collaboration between AuntMinnie.com, the AHRA, and the MarkeTech Group. The latest numbers indicate that there's no sign of a major drop in optimism among radiology administrators.
Get the details by clicking here, or visit the community at leaders.auntminnie.com.
Spanish study on nuclear medicine dose
Meanwhile, disturbing news on radiation dose from nuclear medicine procedures has just been published on our AuntMinnieEurope.com sister site.
Researchers from Spain found that people who accompany a loved one to a nuclear medicine scan can receive a dose of radiation that's equivalent to six chest x-rays, as the radiopharmaceutical decays in the patient's body after the scan.
They offer a variety of suggestions for reducing radiation exposure, ranging from having patients leave the hospital in a private car rather than public transit to asking patients to refrain from returning to work the day after their scans. Read more by clicking here.
New Siemens branding
Finally, German industrial conglomerate Siemens shook up the healthcare world yesterday by revealing new branding for its healthcare business. Check out our story on the initiative by clicking here.
