Does a radiologist need to be on site during a video swallow examination?
A radiologist does not need to be present for a VFSS. It is up to the policy and procedures determined by the radiologists at that particular hospital or clinic. If a tech is present, it is best practice for a radiologist to read the VFSS at a later date to rule out other medical issues that we cannot diagnose (i.e. tumor, stricture, etc.).
