In essence, Teleradiology in India the Indian setting needs to be considered in two completely separate contexts. The first is its ability to provide new economic opportunity for our country. The second and arguably far more significant role lies in its providing a potential solution to the staffing shortages that we, the radiology community in India, face today and will continue to face with increasing severity in the coming years.

Reference: Teleradiology: The Indian perspective

Kalyanpur A. Commentary: Teleradiology: The Indian Perspective. Indian J Radiol Imaging 2009;19:19-20