France’s Conseil National Professionnel (CNP) de radiologie et imagerie médicale (national professional council of radiology and medical imaging) -- also known as the G4 -- has voiced its opposition to the report from the IGAS (general inspectorate of social affairs) and the IGS (general inspectorate of finance), which drew protests from French radiologists in July.
The G4 comprises the four French radiological associations (FNMR, CERF, SFR, and SRH). In a statement signed by the presidents of all four associations, along with the president of the CNP/G4, the G4 says that the report is “unanimously rejected.”
The council said it will provide more comments in the coming weeks on specific findings, data, and recommendations. However, it said the new strategic plan poses a threat to access, quality, and safety of radiology care. It shows a lack of understanding of the radiology profession and its place in the French healthcare system, the group added.
In its statement, the G4 emphasized the need for updated, high-performance radiology equipment -- a need extending to diagnostic AI. Moreover, even with newer equipment and technology, there is a prevailing and immediate need for more radiologists in France, the council said.
In addition, the group protested about the commercialization of imaging platforms, and the increase in procedures provided by commercial teleradiology firms.
Read the full statement here.
