Oct 11, 2023
In a world where remote reading has become
the standard practice, how can you enable efficient reading for
radiologists? Dr. Gloria Hwang, Clinical Professor of
Radiology at Stanford University, shares valuable insights into
Stanford’s remote reading program, emphasizing the role of a
high-performing PACS and innovative tools in seamlessly connecting
radiologists and healthcare professionals, even when miles
apart.
- Dr. Gloria Hwang, Clinical Professor of Radiology, Associate Chair, Clinical Operations, Dept. of Radiology, Stanford University
- Petra Granlund, VP of Global Customer Success, Sectra
IN THIS EPISODE:
[1:30] Petra shares statistics on remote
reading from the Journal of the American College of Radiology
[2:30] Dr. Hwang provides an overview of Stanford’s remote reading
program
[5:00] The geographical locations of Stanford’s hospitals and
clinics
[7:40] Dr. Hwang describes the performance and connectivity when
working remotely
[9:55] How Stanford utilizes Sectra’s chat for asynchronous
workflow and other collaborative purposes
[14:17] Stanford and Sectra’s collaboration to develop solutions
for peer learning
[18:30] Dr. Hwang discusses the impact of remote reading on
work-life balance and productivity
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- The pandemic accelerated the adoption of remote reading in radiology, with 91% of organizations enabling it during that period.
- Stanford uses Sectra PACS as their radiology imaging software, providing radiologists with high performance capabilities and innovative tools.
- Sectra's chat has become a vital tool for radiologists, facilitating asynchronous workflows and enabling collaboration among team members.
- Geographical flexibility has allowed some radiologists to work remotely from various locations, improving work-life balance.
- Remote reading is expected to remain a permanent part of radiology workflows, offering flexibility and enhancing the overall well-being for radiologists.
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