Current radiologist workload and the shortages in Japan: how many full-time radiologists are required?

Japanese Journal of Radiology
Akihiro NishieHiroshi Honda

Abstract

To clarify the workload of certified radiologists and to estimate the current manpower shortages in Japan. We conducted a questionnaire survey for accredited training institutions. The contents included the radiologist employment pattern (full vs. part time), the number of computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations and their radiology reports, the number of radiation therapy planning sessions, and the time per week spent for each work activity. We also used the hospital survey reports of Japan's Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare in our analyses. The estimated numbers of CT and MRI interpretation reports and radiation treatment plans that one full-time radiologist could complete within 1 hospital day (8 h) were 19.9 and 1.22, respectively. To complete all CT and MRI reports, at least 2.09 times more full-time diagnostic radiologists are needed in Japan. For radiation therapy, at least 1.23 times more full-time radiation oncologists are necessary at large- and medium-scale hospitals, although the number of radiation oncologists needed in Japan is balanced to the current number. The number of full-time certified diagnostic radiologists for CT and MRI interpretation in Japan is insufficient. Cen...Continue Reading

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