Radiology OPD: A new model for radiology referrals in modern healthcare: Radiology OPD

NITIN GHONGE; Evelyn Lai Ming Ho

doi:10.46475/asean-jr.v26i2.929

Authors

Nitin P. Ghonge, M.D., D.N.B., M.N.A.M.S., F.I.C.R., F.I.M.S.A. Department of Radiology; Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi-110076, India.
Evelyn Lai Ming Ho, M.B.B.S., M.Med. ParkCity Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46475/asean-jr.v26i2.929

Keywords:

Diagnostic radiology, Value-based radiology,

Abstract

‘Radiology OPDs’ are likely to change the way we practice Radiology and may facilitate transition from ‘volume-based’ approach to ‘value-based’ approach. The new model is likely to promote the practice of Clinical Radiology and will pave way for ‘Personalized Medicine’.

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