[Polybius]

But the radiologist reading the studies may be in Australia or Bombay. Radiology is the first medical specialty to be outsourced. As an ER doc, tougher to do, ...

That depends on the professional relationships you have established. In my smaller hospital, my docs trust my readings and get nervous even when American trained locums show up.

In any case, I have far more work than I need or want ..... especially from the ER that, as one of our surgeons once griped, too often "get a CT in lieu of doing an H & P."

[Kozak]

..... especially from the ER that, as one of our surgeons once griped, too often "get a CT in lieu of doing an H & P."

Thats a hoot. 9 times out of 10 it will the surgeon who demands a CT rather then get his ass out of bed and actually lay hands on a patient. As to the other part, I do wish you well. We had a "special relationship" with our small 2 Hospital organization for 20 years when they bid out our contract to a large ER group to shave a few dollars off.