The Psychology Behind Radiologist Errors with Elizabeth Krupinski

In this episode of Frame by Frame: Rethink Imaging, host Chris St John is joined by Dr. Elizabeth Krupinski, a pioneering expert in the psychology of medical imaging and Vice Chair for Research in the Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences at Emory University. As Part 1 of a two-part series, they explore the intersection of psychology and radiology, discussing the cognitive mechanisms behind radiologist errors, the impact of burnout on performance, and innovative strategies to enhance accuracy and well-being in the field. Tune in for an insightful conversation that sheds light on the challenges and advancements in medical imaging. Stay tuned for Part 2, where they dive deeper into groundbreaking innovations and solutions.

In this episode of Frame by Frame: Rethink Imaging, host Chris St John welcomes Dr. Elizabeth Krupinski, a pioneering expert in the psychology of medical imaging and Vice Chair for Research in the Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences at Emory University. This is Part 1 of a two-part series exploring how psychology intersects with radiology.

Dr. Krupinski's research delves into the cognitive and perceptual mechanisms that influence how radiologists interpret medical images. Her work is particularly relevant to the podcast's focus on the psychology behind radiologist errors, as she explores the challenges of burnout and the application of psychological principles to enhance both accuracy and well-being in radiology practice.

Notably, Dr. Krupinski has conducted extensive research on the impact of fatigue on diagnostic performance, revealing significant drops in accuracy after prolonged work hours. Her innovative studies and insights into the intersection of psychology and radiology make her a vital voice in understanding and improving the field.

Chapters:

[00:00] Intro

[00:02:25] Chance Encounter with Radiology

[00:07:17] Understanding Radiologist Errors

[00:15:29] Impact of Fatigue on Diagnostic Performance

[00:22:05] Environmental Factors in Radiology

[00:25:03] Challenges of Remote Reading

[00:33:59] Innovative Training Techniques