Search Tag: radiologist
Tweet, like, follow – radiology goes viral
2018 18 Dec
Most of us virtually ‘live’ on social media. Twitter , Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn and other platforms are where most of us digitally communicate with each other and the world at large. Social media is perhaps the greatest opportunity doctors have to better communicate with their patients, help educate the next generation of physicians around... Read more
For referring physicians, radiology reports are 'clinically unhelpful'
2018 14 Aug
It is through a radiology report that the radiologist communicates imaging findings and recommendations to the referring clinician. Radiology reports, in addition to being produced quickly, are written following a structured format, i.e., each report contains the same elements in the same places. They also contain all information necessary for... Read more
Understanding the role of community-based academic radiologists
2018 08 Aug
The practice of radiology has historically ranged along the continuum of community-based private practice and academic practice. However, as academic radiology practices expand into the community, the lines that have historically distinguished the academic from private practice radiologist are becoming increasingly blurred, according to an article... Read more
Improving radiology resident training for independent call
2018 11 Jul
Radiology residents at many teaching hospitals have a relatively short period to acquire the substantial amount of information necessary to safely interpret studies independently. Independent call is important for a radiologist to develop properly. However, preparing radiology residents for this duty is a daunting task given the scope and variety... Read more
Improving imaging experience through patient-centred communication
2018 12 Jun
Direct communication between radiologist and patient is an area which has long been a deficiency for the field of radiology. There have been a number of barriers to effective radiologist patient communication including logistical challenges, a negative impact on efficiency, and uncertainty of the role of the radiologist in discussing results with... Read more
What does it mean to scan medicine and life with a radiologist gaze?
2018 01 May
I find this question particularly interesting. This is the phrase I use to define my Twitter profile, @Vilavaite . I really believe analysing reality with the sight of a radiologist has distinctive features. First, we radiologists see beyond the surface of things. We are used to seeing the inside of our patients' bodies and in... Read more
Improving Radiologist Workstation Disinfection Rate
2017 17 Apr
A University of Ottawa study describes how the implementation of daily reminder placards at each workstation and the administration of an educational PowerPoint presentation improved the rate of radiologist workstation disinfection. The study is in press in Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal. See Also : Teaching Communication Skills... Read more
PET/CT for the General Radiologist Organised by the BIR Scottish Branch
2017 07 Jun
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Improving Interpretation of Initial ED Ultrasound
2017 26 Feb
The need for further imaging studies may be avoided when initial emergency department (ED) ultrasound examinations are interpreted by a radiologist than a nonradiologist, according to a new study by the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute. The findings are published in Journal of the American College of Radiology. See Also: Radiologists... Read more