A Study of Desired Attributes of Radiologists in the Health Care Service System

Abstract

This qualitative research study aimed to investigate radiology professional attributes of radiologists necessary for effective health service delivery. Data collection included using a focus group and in-depth interviewing of radiology executive officers and radiologists in healthcare settings and higher education institutions conducted from was determined during 2019 January 1st to December 31st, 2019. We analyzed data via A content analysis was also determined. The results showed that: (1) current radiology professional attributes comply to with standardized position descriptions authored by of the Office of the Civil Service Commission of Thailand, (2) the prospective radiologists need professional attributes are having knowledge and skills to work in the fields of necessary for works in terms of diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine, and therapeutic radiology, as well as and also current technologies and medical imaging interpretation, (. 3) prospective radiologists should have knowledge and skills that comply complied with professional standard frameworks, (. 4) radiologists are required to have additional express extra competencies, e.g., research skills, adept at using mechanical and electronic devices use, and technology skills to improve their work, for working improvement etc., 5) furthermore, radiologists need, furthermore, are supposed to act as an effective pedagogy and training for, to be trained in terms of professional competencies.  and its continuing education for radiologists should including additional competencies, e.g., interpersonal skills, self-directed learning skills, communication skills, interdisciplinary skills, adaptability skills in the workplace, good manners and etiquettes, customer service skills, Thainess (Thai cultural identity) , and democratic nationalism. Moreover, the curriculum should be designed based onto include practice-based learning concepts, particularly when radiologists have their clinical rotation. However, study results showed some job descriptions of radiologists practicing in their healthcare settings are not aligned with their prospective professional attributes. In addition, policies driven by the Thai Ministry of Public Health have encouraged the way of solutions to address the shortage of radiologists shortage in healthcare settings.