SPOTLIGHT -
Eric Postal, MD, is a diagnostic radiologist with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Another Drop in the Ocean
How many lives have you changed, one scan at a time?
A Mostly Botched Attempt at Leadership
Taking time to ask questions – instead of announcing mandates – can be far more effective.
Not Following Blindly
Double-check behind those follow-up orders – is now the time, is it the right study, are prior studies needed?
Twit, MD…Might That Be Me?
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IMs and RTs
The two philosophies of Itinerant Mercenaries and Remote Teammate teleradiologists.
Bought and Sold – Again
Teleradiology group vRad finds yet another new owner in MEDNAX sale to Radiology Partners.
Respect Is Not a Two-Way Street
In radiology, in fact, respect is more like a traffic circle.
In a Radiologist’s Mind
When your faculties begin to wander…
My Escape from a Black Pearl
When the medical knowledge you’ve learned begins to tarnish – or turn out to be downright wrong.
Nurse Apples and Radiologist Oranges
Looking at the existing push for non-radiologists to interpret exams.
A QA Interaction I Felt Pretty Good About
Quality assurance works best as a learning opportunity rather than a mere chance to point out mistakes.
Beating Up the Crew So the Ship Will Go Faster
Holding providers and staff accountable for the administration's decisions leads to negative impacts.
Adding Substance to Your House of Cards
Your radiology career is a perpetual cycle of gaining experience that adds to your expertise and ensures your continued professional growth.
Cyclic Momentum
Paying attention to your cycles of energy and enthusiasm can lead to better work productivity and outcomes.
Your friend, the editor (part 2)
Envisioning the radiology editor – what could that look like?
Your Friend, The Editor (Part 1)
Contemplating an editor for radiology reports.
To Counterfeit-Coin a Phrase…
When imaging studies evoke classic movie sentiments.
Fool Me Twice? Thrice? Or Do We Need to Count Higher?
Will the lessons learned from this next surge of COVID-19 be enough to stop the spread?
Illusions of excellence and idiocy
The effect of inadvertent errors and oversights in the eye of the beholder.
Speaking Plainly
Word choice matters when it comes to professionalism and expertise.
Imposter!
A little self-doubt and being open to others' opinions and assessments can be a good thing.
What did we learn from COVID-19?
Five major themes for what the pandemic has taught us.
Being Poised for Post-COVID-19
Paying attention to imaging volume changes can have you standing at the ready to resume a more normal reading schedule.
Out in Left Field, But Not Necessarily Feeling Left Out
Clear, consistent communication during COVID-19 is still critical.
The New Normal in the Post-COVID-19 World
The future face of radiology remains to be seen as many questions about the virus’s impact on practice are, as yet, unanswered.
Out of Shape, Getting In
Getting back into the swing – with exercise or image reading – will likely be tough after COVID-19.
Some Thoughts on a “Doctor Draft” During COVID-19
Re-purposing providers without recent hands-on clinical experience.
Lifestyle of a Semi-Furloughed Teleradiologist: Productivity Without RVUs During COVID-19
With working hours cut and imaging volume down, how do you fill the day?
Being Needed…Or Not…During COVID-19
Not every radiologist is being overwhelmed by virus-related workloads.
Work From Home During COVID-19…If You Can
Teleradiology may already be maxxed out.