A long time ago I completed an internship in the Radiology Technology
department of Magic Valley Regional Medical Center. I worked a couple of night
shifts. There were a couple radiology techs but no doctors working these shifts.
I remember thinking that was really strange.
Finally, I asked one of the techs how they were able to get
results in a timely manner when doctors weren’t in the hospital. She explained
they worked with a network of doctors located in many different areas of the
globe. This allowed doctors in Twin Falls not to have someone working the night
shift because a doctor in Japan could receive the images electronically during
the day and make an assessment. I thought this was a brilliant idea.
It wasn’t until I reviewed our readings that I was able to
connect my experience with the evolution of microsharing to what it is today. It truly takes
change leaders to learn about and promote new technologies. Without the small
group interested in using microsharing technology the way doctors currently share
information would not be possible. I find that truly inspiring!