Q: Which doctor does tele-radiology?
A: These are done by trained and qualified radiologist.
Q: How long does it take to receive a report from a radiologist using teleradiology?
A: The report will be provided within 4 to 48 hours depending upon the need and the condition of the patient.
Q: Does teleradiology provide only a report or can the radiologist be contacted for detailed discussion?
A: Teleradiology not only involves a typed or dictated report but it could include detailed discussion with a qualified radiologist.
Q: Is teleradiology secure?
A: Companies dealing with teleradiology need to keep the information private according to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
Q: How will the reports be received?
A: The reports may be faxed or uploaded online on their website. In emergency situations, the reports will also be telephoned to the designated individual.
Q: Is teleradiology popular in Indian rural setting?
A: There is a lack of qualified radiologists in India and this would make teleradiology ideal for supporting radiology services in the rural setting. However, since radiology services are low-cost services, most rural clinicians provide their own report instead of using teleradiology to reach out to qualified radiologists. This is due to higher costs incurred due to teleradiology.
