Benefits of teleradiology

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Remote Radiology, or Teleradiology, has become
extremely popular and useful inside many
radiology practices and medical centers across
India. Teleradiology has come to bene?t these
organizations due to advancements in technology,
the shortage of quali?ed teleradiology service,
the need for improved diagnostic services and
more.

• What is Teleradiology?
• Teleradiology is the transmission of
  electronically digitized, medical patient images.
  Teleradiology o?ers some amazing bene?ts to
  patients, radiologists and more, in this article
  we highlight just a few of them. To learn even
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• Faster Diagnostics
• Teleradiology o?ers almost instantaneous viewing
  of medical imaging results. This enables
  physician practices and hospitals to provide
  better patient care, allowing them to diagnose
  and treat a patient quicker and more e?ciently.
• Reduces Cost
• Teleradiology eliminates the necessity for
  radiologists to travel where the patient image
  was captured. This enables radiologists to work
  from practically any remote location. Cost will
  be saved on not having to employ a full-time,
  in-house radiologist.

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• Improved Consultation
• Remote Radiology services give radiologists and
  physicians the ability to collaborate and derive
  the best treatment method for the patient.
  Second opinions can easily be reached from a
  subspecialist radiologist without having to
  transfer the patient.
• No Shortage of Radiologists
• Many hospitals and medical practices are
  experiencing shortages in their radiology sta?,
  especially during holidays and night shifts.
  Teleradiology helps practices do more with less
  sta? because radiologists do not have to be
  on-site to view and interpret images. This saves
  time and allows them to perform their functions
  more e?ciently.
• Improves Rural-Area Care
• Teleradiology enables rural medical practices and
  hospitals to expand their networks with other
  medical facilities and hospitals, without
  needing to over-sta?. Rural Hospitals can easily
  send their patient images to teleradiology
  providers to receive quick and expert
  interpretation of medical images.
• Improves Sta?ng
• Teleradiology helps provide weekend, emergency,
  holidays, vacation, and after-hours services.
  Radiologists can essentially telecommute, so
  medical facilities that utilize this branch of
  telemedicine can provide services
  around-the-clock.
• Educational Opportunities
• Teleradiology gives physicians and radiologists
  the ability to learn and expand their ability
  within the ?eld. The technology can be
  particularly helpful as an educational device
  through presentations from clinical radiologists
  or other knowledgeable health care experts in the
  ?eld.