Table 1.
Comparison of three interventional radiology patterns in China
| Items | Traditional mode | Sub-specialty mode | Disciplinary mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrator | RD and hospital | CD and hospital | Hospital |
| Source of patients | Referral | Referral within CD | Outpatient and referral |
| Clinical practice | Film reading and procedures | Procedures related to CD | Procedures |
| Approval of new devices | RD and hospital | CD and hospital | Hospital |
| Scientific research | Corporate of other specialties | IR topics related to CD | All IR topics |
| Recruitment | Within RD | Within CD | Hospital |
RD: Radiology department; IR: Interventional radiology; CD: The clinical department to which the interventionists belong.