[sseveran]

Not only that but my observation after working for 10 years in radiology is that many other departments either outsource diagnosis to radiology or at least want a study done. That way in case there is a lawsuit the finger can be pointed somewhere else. While this effect is hard to quantify it is definitely encouraged by hospital executives since radiology can be a highly profitable department.

[lostlogin]

I work in radiology too - interesting that we have come to the same conclusions for different reasons. You can't sue here (at least not easily) as there is a system of compensation for blunders etc and yet supply really doesn't follow demand and pricing is arbitrary.