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Middle aged want more MRI/CT Second Opinions in Japan; 74% likely to generate outside hospital or Japan. Get ready !!

Overall the healthcare services are upgrading across the globe due to typical demand from different quarters of the population. Japan is not left behind. Survey of Japanese patients at Tokyo Medical and Dental University Hospital suggests 41% of patients ( mostly in the middle age group of 45-55) prone to take second opinion more, 74% of them obtained second opinion from outside the hospital or outside Japan through online platforms. The increased use of second opinion in Japanese healthcare has accentuated the demand for third party online platforms that provide specialised rMRI/CT second opinion services by breaking barriers of geography and reporting biases.

This study is done by Atsushi Okawa,and Yujiro Tanaka, MD PhD. The study focused on demand pattern of second opinions in healthcare. Their study involved 365 respondents - after a detailed written questionnaire based Survey, the study suggests that Japanese patient population in atypical middle age are increasingly seeking second opinion but lack the options. There are various factors and drivers that shape up the mind framework of MRI or CT second opinion seekers in Japan like any other places- but in case of Japan, the culture and tradition influxes solidly. We also got information from online platforms about global patients including patient in Japan where they seek comfort in getting subspecialized yet second opinion in budget. Get you second Opinion if you in Japan online in 2-6 hours and upwards $100 on the basis of modality and body part study.

Popular Reasons for MRI/CT Opinion in Japan

As a practicing radiologist it is very important to understand these patient objectives. It would require sorted and designed questions to understand patient behavior. Above study did the same- asked typical questions to general patient groups including 2nd opinion seekers. It is worth mentioning that MRI/CT Scan 2nd opinion seekers are part of overall opinion seekers. However radiologists can generalize them for radiology domain practice while understanding the demand pattern and prepare themselves. Above study refers to top three reasons for second opinion among patient groups which is rising demand for the same
1. Current Doctor not able to answer the doubts
2. To get more information or confirmations on present diagnosis.
3. If there is any different diagnosis.

Radiologist Preparation for Japan

How do world-wide radiologist prepare themselves to cater to Japanese Needs for MRI CT Scan Second Opinion

Once we well understand the pattern of demand, it helps in designing a strategy to target the opportunity of the region and help the patient groups. It is important for radiologists to get prepared for such assignments now and in future. If you are a radiologist, you could start doing any of the following tasks beforehand.

Task 1. You will find open online radiology forums or online platforms like Teleradiologyhub.com and list your profile along with skills and experience
Task 2. You will request to undertake 4-5 Trial cases on online forums/platforms. This will help you to get current acknowledgement and rating on your reporting skills
Task 3. You will request to publish your best pixel cases and Dicom Images screenshots on the platform. This is very important for MRI CT Scan 2nd Opinions followers.
Task 4. You should ask for publishing your peer reviews or seniors recommendations on the platform

Above tasks are tentative for overall radiologists in and outside Japan. Japanese radiologists can especially benefit if they have radiology subspecialties. But if you are a specialized radiologist in any other parts of the radiology domain or world, reciprocally you can help Japanese Patient groups in following areas where the demand is quite alarming.

1. Neuroradiology Subspecialty Radiologist: About nervous system, and brain

2. Pediatric Subspecialty Radiologist: Mostly infants and teenagers.

3. Nuclear Medicine Subspecialty Radiologist: Patients with abnormalities undergo PET Scan and chemotherapy or radiation therapy

4. Interventional Sub-speciality Radiologist: This is related to skills getting into the internal part of the body including abdomen.

5. Cardiac Sub-speciality Radiologist: About heart or defects of the heart.

6. Breast Imaging Subspecialty Radiologist: About Human breasts. It will also involve biopsies, ultrasound scanning, and other mammography studies

The overall rise in the demand for targeted skills means we need more radiology specializations, hence the rewards system and rating system should evolve, On globalized internet, there is possibility to grow your options (for radiologists and patients both) by 100x than in traditionally healthcare system that operated within same city where doctors are residing. The reach will increase exponentially but the doctors need to have specialization which could be a source of differentiation.

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