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radiologists
Coverage of radiologists in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Can AI Do My Job?’ Is the Wrong Question
The article discusses how AI's impact on jobs, particularly in radiology, is complex. While AI tools have been approved for medical imaging, radiologists remain in high demand with increased salaries. The piece argues that jobs combining 'clean' and 'messy' tasks are less vulnerable to AI replacement, using trial lawyers as an example of 'strong bundle' jobs.
- NHS spends record £241m outsourcing scan analysis to private firms
The NHS is spending a record £241 million outsourcing CT and MRI scan analysis to private firms due to staffing shortages and hospital capacity issues. Radiologists criticize the 'ballooning' costs as a result of systemic failures to train enough doctors, leading to reliance on lower-quality private reports.