A group of radiologists wants the province to help sort out a growing dispute with the Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region.

Radiology Associates of Regina say the health region is trying to use other people to analyze medical imaging technologies such as x-rays, ultrasounds, CTs and MRIs.

The group says the region is using unknown doctors over the Internet and is bringing in visiting physicians to do the work.

It says the dispute is prompting experienced radiologists, including specialists, to leave.

Dr. Andrea Gourgaris, a spokeswoman for the group, says shunning Saskatchewan radiologists is wrong and could put patients at risk.

Keith Dewar, CEO of the health region, says there is no shortage of radiologists and says the group's claims could confuse the public.

The group says it has asked Health Minister Dustin Duncan to intervene.