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Management-in-radiology-annual-scientific-meeting-review

2014 08 Nov

Bologna in Italy was the setting for this year’s Management in Radiology (MIR) annual gathering. A roster of distinguished speakers from Europe and the United States discussed, debated and mulled over key topics for radiology leaders and managers, including value, quality, strategy, globalisation, imaging biobanks and communication. Delegates went...Read more

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Mir-2014-social-media-brings-visibility

2014 12 Oct

The irony of being without wifi while talking about social media was not lost on delegates to the Management in Radiology (MIR) Annual Scientific Meeting in Bologna this month. However, the temporary glitch did not detract from an informative session on the dos, don’ts and possibilities of social media. Social media brings visibility and exchange...Read more

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Mir-2014-calling-in-critical-findings

2014 12 Oct

The importance of communicating critical and incidental findings as soon as possible is not in dispute. The radiologist’s responsibility does not end with the report, and he/she has a duty to communicate findings to referring clinicians. As it is, failure to communicate appropriately is the second most common reason for malpractice actions against radiologists...Read more

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Mir-2014-tracking-radiation-dose

2014 12 Oct

Tracking radiation dose and contrast will improve the quality of radiology services, said Prof. Davide Caramella, speaking at the Management in Radiology (MIR) meeting in Bologna last week. Radiation dose historically has taken second place to diagnostic priority - diagnose no matter what the dose. While the knowledge about radiation dose has grown...Read more

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Mir-2014-pictures-have-power

2014 08 Oct

Who could imagine medicine without imaging, said Dr. Geraldine McGinty (pictured), speaking at the Management in Radiology (MIR) Annual Scientific Meeting in Bologna last week . McGinty, Chair, American College of Radiology’s Commission on Economics, outlined the Imaging 3.0 proposition , developed by the American College of Radiology to promote the...Read more

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Mir-2014-radiology-a-bright-future

2014 07 Oct

While the radiology workload is increasing, radiologists are expected to just do more, said Prof. Erika Denton (pictured), National Clinical Director for Diagnostics, National Health Service (NHS) England, speaking at the Management in Radiology (MIR) Annual Scientific Meeting in Bologna, 2-3 October 2014. Change is needed, and data about services is...Read more

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Mir-2014-radiology-opportunities-or-challenges

2014 06 Oct

The future, value and direction of radiology was the focus of the Management in Radiology meeting in Bologna last week. Chairman Peter Mildenberger (pictured, right) welcomed delegates to the two day congress, which featured a wide-ranging programme looking at strategy, globalisation, social media, communication and imaging biobanks. A roster of distinguished...Read more

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Value-on-the-agenda-for-radiology-leaders-in-bologna

2014 11 Sep

Current and aspiring radiology managers and leaders meet in Bologna for Management in Radiology’s Annual Meeting from 2-3 October. Once again a dazzling array of speakers from Europe and the United States promises to enlighten, entertain and provoke. Highlights include sessions on eHealth and teleradiology, communication and reporting, social media...Read more

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Mir-annual-scientific-meeting-2014

2014 02 Oct

This year, MIR will have sessions on  eHealth and teleradiology, communication and reporting, quality aspects, impact of globalisation on Radiology , as well as new topics e.g.  personalized medicine and imaging biobanks . The MIR Congress will appeal not only to Radiologists, but also to Radiology Managers, Radiographers/Technologists, Imaging Informatics...Read more