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The long wait: Report turnaround times grow in England
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
In the first three months of 2024, nearly 200,000 patients waited over a month for the results of their imaging scans, compared with 160,000 in Q1 of 2023, NHS England has revealed.
July 22, 2024
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Spain makes progress in phasing out obsolete equipment
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Obsolete medical imaging technology used in Spain's public and private hospitals has decreased by 25%, according to a report supported by the Spanish Society of Medical Radiology.
July 12, 2024
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Radiologist who drove family off cliff looks set to escape jail
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Instead of standing trial for attempted murder, California radiologist Dr. Dharmesh Patel is likely to be granted entry into a mental health scheme.
June 24, 2024
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Antwerp hospital cuts links with suspended radiologists
By Philip Ward
Managers at ZNA Cadix have revealed that the suspension of seven radiologists will be “permanent and immediate,” after a further investigation of the team’s work highlighted more errors, according to the latest reports in the Belgian media.
June 21, 2024
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Wake-up call sounded on U.K. radiology workforce crisis
By Matt Limb
The RCR's new workforce census reports that the U.K. is nearly 2,000 radiologists short of "providing an adequate radiology service."
June 13, 2024
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German societies agree on strategic partnership
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The German Roentgen Society (DRG) and the Professional Association of German Radiologists (BDR) have entered into a strategic partnership.
May 24, 2024
President of the Professional Association of German Radiologists Prof. Dr. Hermann Helmberger (left) and President of the German Roentgen Society Prof. Dr. Konstantin Nikolaou (right). Photo courtesy of German Roentgen Society.
Suspension ends for radiologist accused of sexual misconduct
By Philip Ward
A tribunal has determined that it is safe for a senior musculoskeletal radiologist from London to return to practice and has revoked a suspension order with immediate effect.
May 21, 2024
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Anger builds over 10% fee hike for RCR members
By Philip Ward
A wave of resentment has erupted on social media over the decision by the U.K. Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) to increase its membership rates by 10%. RCR President Dr. Kath Halliday has now responded to the critics.
April 23, 2024
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RCR: Radiologist shortage continues
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The U.K. Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) is sounding an alarm in a response to the National Health Service (NHS) England’s report on diagnostic imaging availability.
April 22, 2024
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EC recommendation pushes clinical audits of medical radiological practices
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The European Commission (EC) has adopted a recommendation that will drive regulations and clinical audits of medical radiological practices throughout member states.
April 19, 2024
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Does teleradiology increase malpractice liability for radiologists?
By Erik L. Ridley
Medical malpractice cases involving teleradiology tend to be more severe and result in higher indemnity payments than other radiology malpractice claims, according to recent U.S. research.
April 4, 2024
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U.K. radiology continues to grapple with workforce crisis
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Radiologists in England are under pressure to meet a new performance target. Government must act to help them meet the growing workforce challenges, they say.
December 11, 2023
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