Eric Postal, MD

Perspective and experience enable us to discern a reasonable explanation prior to boarding a rollercoaster of overreaction.

Are there certain strategies that facilitate an alter ego-esque laser focus undeterred by distraction?

While the allure of partnership or a hierarchical promotion system for those who paid their dues once sounded promising, the current reality amid declining reimbursements, thinning practice margins and private equity acquisitions is going after the gig with the most optimal lifestyle and paycheck.

Has the barrage of passwords, PINs and authenticator apps gone around the bend to a point where it hampers efficiency and productivity?

Constant grumbling from an attending radiologist about the road ahead may be a sign that his or her best teaching years may be in the rear-view mirror.

Could a la carte pricing be a consideration in improving revenue for radiologists in private practice?

Amid the explosion of imaging volume, an emerging silver lining is increasing recognition from referring clinicians of the time and value radiologists provide to facilitate patient care.

Where does radiology fit in the ever-shifting revenue puzzle at hospitals and other health-care facilities?

To what degree does your work setting and employer preferences affect your accuracy and approach to defensive medicine?

Having perspective on what constitutes bad luck, human error or a legitimate beef can prevent a lot of wasted energy on negativity inside and outside of the reading room.

While maintenance of certification requires participation in peer review, a collegial ethos enables us to provide assessment of another radiologist’s work without crossing the line into odious expert witness cash grabs.

Getting caught up in the numbers of cases we’re reviewing may increase stress and inhibit our productivity.

While the vague “R/O pathology” has become pervasive filler for clinical history on requests for imaging, a new wave of clinical histories offer a word salad approach that offers equally little insight into the possible ailment of the patient.

In the face of consistent shortcomings from referring clinicians, the consistency of our resolve and perspective may be our best recourse.

This veteran teleradiologist examines who thrives working from home in radiology and who doesn't, based on 15 years of WFH experience.

Amid the variety of specialty areas in radiology, perhaps we’ve been overlooking the opportunity to interpret the scans of competitive eaters.

In an amusing take on the subject, this author suggests that having a colleague with dedicated expertise in curtailing unnecessary imaging requests could have an impact in reducing burgeoning worklists.

The words you say, how you say them and the tone in which you say them may impact perceptions of your credibility.

A combination of incentives and embrace of technology-enhanced efficiencies may facilitate underlying ‘autopilot’ motivations toward increased achievement in navigating radiology worklists.

While perspective is important for reining in an unrelenting perfectionism here and there, the inner drive for achievement can serve as fuel for consistently high quality over the course of a radiologist’s career.

Are you on the right path to financial independence and retiring early?

Do you embrace challenges and change or settle and wallow in your diagnostic comfort zone?

While there are pros and cons to consider, offering a direct pay service for second opinions on imaging may emerge as a viable, middleman-free alternative for radiologists.

A go-getter spirit, positive energy and willingness to help and learn are keys to collegial respect and propelling your career in the field.

Easily digestible formats, bullet points and summaries aside, say what you need to say in radiology reports.

Preventative tactics, measured responses and knowing when to defend yourself may all come into play when dealing with a colleague known for underhanded and deceptive behavior.

While there are a variety of factors to consider with any job switch, there is a fair amount of leverage in one’s favor given the hot job market in radiology.

Whether there are technical or logistical issues one is trying to resolve, timely problem solving requires a mix of assertiveness, perspective and collegial respect.

Positioning oneself to provide a seasoned alternative to the shortcomings of AI may help future proof more of a long game in the radiology field.

While worklist demands and a reluctance to bruise the egos of colleagues may conspire against it, obtaining prior imaging often yields a treasure trove of information.