Could a Dedicated ‘Blocking Radiologist’ Curb Unnecessary Imaging?

A practice explores adding a radiologist whose sole job is to block unnecessary imaging requests, aiming to cut low-value studies and improve resource use. (Exact impact not quantified in source.)

• Opinion/news feature from Diagnostic Imaging; no original research or data presented.
• Conceptual model: a radiologist dedicated to vetting referrals could reduce overutilization.
• No quantitative outcomes, study design, or sample size reported — purely speculative.

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