Radiologists Take On Bigger Role in Diagnosing

Posted on July 13, 2016 by henrykotula • Posted in Uncategorized • Tagged Diagnostic Imaging, Health System, Hospital, Medicare, Morning Rounds, Physician, Physician Collaboration, Quality of Care, Radiologists, Virtual Rounds • Leave a comment

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Dr. Michael Recht, head of radiology at NYU Langone, has been working to more closely integrate his fellow radiologists with the hospital’s clinical teams. Radiologists shouldn’t simply interpret images but should also help with medical decision-making.

The doctors who interpret imaging scans have begun working more closely with physicians who make medical decisions for patients at NYU Langone Medical Center.