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This research aims to compare the utilisation of CT scans in teleradiology versus on-site reporting models.

April 15, 2026

Comparison of After‐Hours Computed Tomography Utilisation Between Teleradiology and On‐Site Reporting Models in a Regional Hospital

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This research aims to compare the utilisation of CT scans in teleradiology versus on-site reporting models.
Compared after-hours CT utilisation between teleradiology and on-site reporting at a regional hospital.
Analyzed emergency department CT scan usage patterns in both models.
Evaluated the role of radiologists in scan vetting and protocolling.
Emergency CT utilisation was greater with teleradiology.
Findings suggest that radiologists play a critical role beyond just image interpretation.
Additional data from broader populations could validate these results.

Abstract

Teleradiology services were associated with greater emergency CT utilisation, hypothesised to be due to the lack of radiologist involvement in scan vetting and protocolling. These findings emphasise the role of the radiologist as a clinical advisor and collaborator in addition to the task of image interpretation. Further data from other centres and in radiation-sensitive populations would be useful to confirm if these findings generalise.

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David R. Bassett

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Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology

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Tauranga Hospital

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