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New research reveals that well-trained residents can read studies after hours with no clinically significant negative outcome for the patient.

Each new generation of radiologists must be trained to read images, but to really develop these skills requires reading many exams. Training can—and often does—occur "on the job," independently but with supervision, which benefits the education process. However, educators must balance those needs with the needs of the patient, who should be given the best care possible.

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On Top of the Teleradiology Trend

Through a recent deal made with clinical products developer Visage Imaging Inc, medical imaging service company 3DR Laboratories will offer advanced reading and postprocessing services to hospitals and other health care organizations.

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Your voice is its command

At last. Ever since I first touched a personal computer 25 years ago, I've been wondering how long it would take before I could write an article without touching the keyboard — and without paying someone to transcribe dictation tapes. That day is here.

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Dragon NaturallySpeaking Medical Drives EMR Adoption

September 18, 2007 - Nuance Communications Inc. today announced that Dragon NaturallySpeaking Medical 9 is reportedly helping to accelerate the adoption of Electronic Medical Records (EMR) across the healthcare industry.

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Emerging Technology: What Are You Afraid Of?”

Stressfuland evendownright scary, implementing a new technology that affects HIM personnel is a huge step. Will it work right? Will the staff embrace the new workflow practices? Will the employees know that this won't put them out of a job?

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