Radiology teaching for interns: Experiences, current practice and suggestions for improvement

Abstract

This study has demonstrated a paucity of radiology teaching provided to interns in a large Australian teaching hospital. As they request and interpret high volumes of diagnostic imaging, skills in this domain are paramount in the provision of safe, effective and timely patient care. The results are being used in the design and implementation of a high-quality radiology teaching programme to improve junior doctors' skill and develop the radiologist-clinical referrer interface.