Dear AuntMinnie Member,
Pediatric radiology is a subspecialty in crisis. A shortage of pediatric radiologists continues to grow as caseloads rise, leading to many pediatric studies being read by radiologists without specialized training.
Some observers believe that if action isn't taken soon the situation could be dire indeed, with pediatric clinical specialists moving into the void to read their own studies. That's according to an article we're featuring by staff writer Eric Barnes on a recent editorial that addressed pediatric radiology's situation.
The authors discuss the reasons behind pediatric radiology's slow decline, ranging from an aging workforce to payor referral trends to the subspecialty's rigorous training requirements. The result is that pediatric radiologists often find themselves working harder for less compensation.
But all is not lost. There's still time to save pediatric radiology, and the authors suggest a number of steps for rescuing it. Find out more by reading the article, which you can reach by clicking here.
