Teleradiology's clinical gains and persistent hurdles: a global review

Teleradiology improves subspecialty access and can slash report turnaround times by up to 89%, but uneven internet, incompatible PACS, missing priors, and legal liability (82% in one survey rate it a top barrier) limit its reach.

• Report turnaround-time improvements can be as high as 89% in some settings, but this varies greatly and cannot be assumed in all environments.
• Operational hurdles such as unreliable internet, incompatible PACS, and missing prior imaging can reduce interpretation completeness and quality.
• For cross-border practice, legal and liability concerns remain paramount; 82% of U.S. radiologists in one survey ranked liability as a top barrier.

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