Professional Satisfaction
Radiologists have higher levels of professional satisfaction than other physicians, with >90% reporting they enjoy radiology "very much" "or somewhat;" but, as with other physicians, satisfaction has declined over time. Medico-legal climate, workload, and reimbursement / financial pressures are the three most prominent reasons for decreased satisfaction.
http://radiology.rsnajnls.org/cgi/content/abstract/2441061049v1
Zafar, H, Sunshine, JH, Lewis RS. Satisfaction of radiologists in the United States: A Comparison between 2003 and 1995. Radiology. 2007July;244(1);223-231.