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The Growing Problem of Radiologist Shortage: Malaysia’s Perspective

Year: 2023

Type: editorial

Abstract: In Malaysia, compared with advanced countries, the need for more radiologists has become a pressing issue.With only 870 registered radiologists catering to a population of 33.57million, the ratio is 3.9 per 100000 individuals [1].Contrastingly, countries such as the United Kingdom (5.5-7:100000), Europe 12:100000), the United States (6.76-29.45:100000),and Singapore (6.6:100000) have significantly higher percentages of radiologists in the population [2].This brief article updates Malaysia's unique healthcare model, the current distribution of radiological premises, the need for more radiologists and potential solutions to address this shortage. Healthcare Model in MalaysiaMalaysia's healthcare system combines governmentprovided services such as those provided by the Ministry of Health (MOH), Ministry of Defense, university-based (teaching hospitals), and private healthcare.

Source: Korean Journal of Radiology

DOI: 10.3348/kjr.2023.0742

Authors: Norlisah Mohd Ramli, Norzaini Rose Mohd Zain

Institutions: University of Malaya, Ministry of Health, National Cancer Institute

Language: English

Topic: Global Health Workforce Issues

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4387005076

Cites: 3

Cited by: 16

Related to: 10