SPOTLIGHT -
Eric Postal, MD, is a diagnostic radiologist with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Sometimes, You Can See Whales
Making a diagnostic discovery can feel like catching an elusive glimpse while whale-watching.
Disconnected, Yet Tethered
When even power outages can’t dampen the self-created expectation for productivity.
Who’s going to read the X-rays? (And, who wants to?)
Do radiologists really want the responsibility of reading all X-rays?
Your Nodules Don’t Impress Me Much
Repeated calls for nodule follow-up can feel like spinning your wheels.
Thinking Outside the Pie
Stick to your strenghts to safeguard -- and increase -- your slice of the pie.
The Weirdness of Bonuses
The rhyme-and-reason -- or lack thereof -- of bonuses.
A year gone by: New flavors of teleradiology
The changing, more personalized, face of teleradiology
After-Lunch Drowsies
Maintaining your energy can help side-step mid-day fatigue.
Is this a good use of your time?
Highlighting -- and remedying -- inefficiencies can greatly augment your productivity whenever possible.
Sentinels of Syntax
Sometimes it’s good to sweat the little stuff.
On Making Efficient Schedules
What’s the best way to get people what they want?
Snappy Answers to Stupid (Radiological) Questions
When radiological images present familiar, perhaps, obvious questions.
Does Location Really Matter?
Does it really matter where you practice-especially as teleradiology becomes more popular?
Telerads and Burnout
It’s supposed to be a cure for burnout, but is it?
Where Medicine Meets Ethics, Economics, and Law
Healthcare can be a mire, so how do docs go about navigating it?
Sometimes, You Have to Get Loud
Why volume shouldn’t get in the way of learning.
Who’s Got Your Back?
A cautionary tale of putting too much trust in your employer.
Summer’s Over, Now What?
Summer brings a time of busyness; now that it’s over, it might be a good time to catch up (or at least plan on it).
Where’s the Line Going to Be?
What’s the line your best employees will cross before they leave? And are you prepared to stop them from reaching that line?
The False Promise of Credentials
Do letters after a name mean anything?
The Next Big (or Small) Thing
Imagining the future of radiology technology.
The Impertinence of Pertinent Negatives
Just how important is documenting absolutely everything?
Are Radiologists Free from Office Drama?
It’s a common workplace complaint, but how common is it in radiology?
Why Don’t Radiology Textbooks Have Imperfect Images?
There’s a big difference between perfect images in textbooks and the blurry ones you find in the real world. What then?
Check Your Alignment
There are some rads who seem aligned to chaos in their reports.
Making the Most of Your Radgroup
Simple tips for helping your group operate at its full potential.
Always Be Recruiting
Recruiting shouldn’t ever be a last-minute thing.
Predicting the Unpredictable
Can you really plan for everything?
Starting Your Week on the Right Foot
Tips for getting the most out of your week, from one radiologist to another.
How to Lose a Malpractice Lawsuit
Six tips you absolutely should not follow when facing a malpractice suit.