Journal of the American College of Radiology
Volume 5, Issue 1 , Pages 12-18 , January 2008

Outsourcing and Teleradiology: Potential Benefits, Risks and Solutions From a UK/European Perspective

  • Adrian K. Dixon, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiology, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom.
    • Corresponding Author InformationAdrian K. Dixon, MD, University of Cambridge, Department of Radiology, Box 219, Addenbrookes Hospital, Cambridge CB2 2QQ, United Kingdom
    • ,
  • Richard FitzGerald, MB

      Affiliations

    • The Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals NHS Trust, Wolverhampton, United Kingdom.

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PII: S1546-1440(07)00542-X

doi: 10.1016/j.jacr.2007.09.010

Journal of the American College of Radiology
Volume 5, Issue 1 , Pages 12-18 , January 2008

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