SPOTLIGHT -
Increasing Breast Cancer Awareness, Prevention
Radiologists can do more to increase awareness about breast cancer.
So You Want to Retire
There are options for radiologists regarding retirement.
No Awards for "Participation" in Radiology
Doing a good job in radiology should be rewarding enough.
Tell Them Who We Are and What We Do
Give credit to radiologists when credit is due.
12 Radiology Days of Christmas and New Years
The 12 days of Christmas, radiology style.
The All-knowing All-seeing Radiologist
Radiology can’t be expected to save the day every time.
Scrutinizing the Scrub Scam
Who wears the scrubs in a medical relationship?
Zoology or Zoo-Radiology?
The radiology field can be a hectic one, an environment we affectionately refer to as a “zoo.”
Grow Your Pea-Sized Brain
The expression “pea-sized brain” gets a new twist.
Why the Screening Mammography Recommendations are Flawed
The CNBSS and the USPSTF mammography recommendations are useless, and women in their 40s should be screened. Here’s why.
Physicians, Where Does Your Loyalty Lie?
A Physician Loyalty Team? Why not examine why physicians join – and stay – at the practice? And who better the lead the effort than a radiologist?
Texting While Driving or Your Life, It's Not ALARA
Texting while driving causes far more deaths than medical radiation ever will. We should demand a similar level of vigilance against this deadly habit.
Addressing the Invisible Gorilla Enigma
Overlooking a gorilla image in a CT scan doesn't equal missing radiological findings. Radiologists target their skills during reading, ignoring unrelated information.
Be Prepared to Talk about the Newtown School Shooting
Your staff will likely ask you about the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary. We are the ones they ask for everything, so be prepared for the question “why?”
On Veterans Day, Free To Practice Radiology
On Veterans Day, I had the pleasure of performing a procedure on a proud WWII vet who risked his life that I may have the freedom to pursue the career I chose.
Radiology CME - Constant Multimedia Entertainment
I prefer radiology CME with Constant Multimedia Entertainment - engaging all senses, up close and personal, allowing me to get input and advice from the gurus.
Flame On to Battle Burnout
How do we flame on - not burn out - in radiology? We stop whining and complaining. We start focusing on patients, referrers, and why we chose radiology.
So You Think Radiology Is Easy?
“Radiology is easy. Anyone can do it.” Sound familiar? The reality is that lots of folks would really like to do what we do. But few can actually do it.
Oil Boom Town Radiology
As with any stressed radiology practice, an overextended oil boom town practice must carefully scrutinize operations and visualize long term plans.
Are You a Physician or a Radiologist?
When asked what we do for a living, why do we say, “I’m a radiologist.”? A better reply would be, “I’m a physician,” allowing us to direct the conversation.
Repelling Mediocrity in Radiology
Over coffee or in the lounge, we frequently talk about lack of personal responsibility, and yet do we ever find it creeping into our workplace?