Search Tag: radiologist
2017 03 Feb
The British Institute of Radiology (BIR) welcomes the second edition of the “ Standards for provision of teleradiology within the United Kingdom ” released in December 2016 by The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR). The standards update the guidance previously issued by the RCR in 2010. With the current shortage of radiologists teleradiology...Read more
2016 20 Dec
A provocative Viewpoint article in JAMA suggests merging the roles of pathologist and radiologist to become "information specialists", harnessing the power of artificial intelligence. A unified discipline, information specialists would best be able to captain artificial intelligence and guide medical information to improve patient care, according to...Read more
2016 05 Oct
We asked 50 oncologists how they perceive the service from radiology and how they would rate different changes. Better communication stands out as key in taking cancer care to the next level. As the number and complexity of cancer cases increase, radiology spends more and more time providing service to oncologists. It is therefore vital that oncologists,...Read more
2016 27 Sep
A line is often drawn between radiologists and clinicians. Several articles published recently touch upon the concept that there should be a distinction between radiologists and clinicians thus implying that radiologists are nonclinicians. While there may be some truth to this, the fact is that passing on such a broad statement as to classify...Read more
2016 06 Apr
Anna has been undergoing treatment for breast cancer, and sits, hopeful and concerned, next to her physician. Dr. Sara Karlsson picks up a tablet and accesses Anna’s most recent radiology report in three taps. Sara reads the report, selects a thumbnail image, and places the tablet between them. Rather than explain what each line of text means,...Read more
2015 10 Dec
The British Institute of Radiology (BIR) is a multidisciplinary membership organisation connecting all those with a professional interest in imaging science and radiation technology. Core values We believe in the value of multidisciplinary collaboration to combat disease; We believe that every effort should be made to optimise the use of radiation...Read more
2016 10 Jan
Returning to the very popular Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman, Dr. Emily Conant has designed this course for radiologists who interpret breast imaging full- or part-time. The course content will include up-to-date reviews of breast imaging fundamentals aimed at improving interpretative skills and diagnostic acumen in mammography, tomosynthesis, ultrasound,...Read more
2014 21 Sep
According to a report in the American Journal of Roentgenology , radiologists can improve their health by increasing their physical activity during their work shifts. This can be facilitated by installing standing workstations and exercise equipment in their reading rooms. Sedentary Shifts Since radiology is more or less a sedentary...Read more
2014 08 Mar
Author Prof. Utku Senol MD, PhD Consultant Professor of Department of Radiology Head of Division of Neuroradiology Akdeniz University School of Medicine, Department of Radiology Antalya, Turkey [email protected] Key Points Radiologists are constantly dealing with probability...Read more
2013 28 Nov
Author Dr . Neelam Dugar Consultant Radiologist Doncaster & Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS Trust Doncaster, UK [email protected] Key Points Radiology report quality is integral to patient care; Standards of radiology report quality must be defined; Teleradiology and local radiology...Read more