Authors : Karimi Mozhgan, Ghazavi Shariat Panahi Soheila Sadat, Malekzadeh Malekeh and Kahouei Mehdi
Abstract: Teleradiology improves patient care by allowing radiologists to provide services without actually having to be at the location of the patient. This is particularly important when a sub-specialist such as a MRI radiologist, Neuroradiologist, Pediatric radiologist or Musculoskeletal radiologist is needed, since these professionals are generally only located in large metropolitan areas working during day time hours. Teleradiology allows for trained specialists to be available. This study aimed to assess the attitudes of residents and radiology professionals towards the necessity of the availability patients’ data in Teleradiology. The survey included residents and radiologists in hospitals affiliated to Semnan and Mazandaran Universities of Medical Sciences in Iran. In this study, questionnaires and interviews were used. Results showed that 75% too much needed to patients’ clinical data for interpreting of radiology images. Most of the population stated that due to the necessity of making available patient’s record when presenting diagnosis, the use of technologies such as Teleradiology and other communication infrastructures are considered as effective factors. The results of this survey showed that quality of patient care can dramatically be increased by using mechanisms such as building infrastructures of Teleradiology, Telecommunication, HIS/RIS and PACS systems.
Karimi Mozhgan, Ghazavi Shariat Panahi Soheila Sadat, Malekzadeh Malekeh and Kahouei Mehdi, 2012. The Survey of Residents and Radiologists’ Attitudes about Access to Patient Information in Teleradiology in Iran. Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 7: 155-158.