Medical, Legal, and Practice

Britain vs. America: A centuries-old grammatical battle

By Dr. Paul McCoubrie

Should we spell it “foetus” or “fetus”? “Haematuria” or “hematuria”? “Oesophagus” or “esophagus”? Dr. Paul McCoubrie investigates in a new column.

April 22, 2025

Resolution on imaging access awaits World Health Assembly approval

By Maryam Payne

The WHO board has adopted the Strengthening Medical Imaging resolution and it now looks set for approval by the World Health Assembly. Prof. Hedvig Hricak moderated an important webinar on the topic last week.

April 1, 2025

U.K. groups develop guidance for patient communication

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

NHS England, in conjunction with the Royal College of Radiologists and Society of Radiographers, has developed guidance for digitally communicating imaging reports to patients.

March 28, 2025

Survey casts light on what referrers think of radiology reports

By Maryam Payne

Referring doctors in Germany have voiced their opinions on the quality and usefulness of radiology reports, as well as their preferences.

March 26, 2025

Carotid revascularization cases eligible for second opinions in Germany

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Carotid revascularization procedures have been added to second-opinion procedure guidelines in Germany. The regulation is expected to become effective on 1 October.

March 24, 2025

RCR updates advice on thoracic aortic dissection

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Revised guidelines from the U.K. Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) aim to provide a consensus opinion about which thoracic aortic dissection patients should be considered for CT scanning.

March 24, 2025

Radiology errors lead to scan delays and avoidable deaths

By Maryam Payne

Mistakes by radiologists have contributed to delays in diagnosis and treatment and avoidable patient deaths in at least 45 cases since 2021, a U.K. health watchdog has reported.

March 24, 2025

Trial date set for radiologists facing manslaughter charges

By Philip Ward

An initial hearing will take place in Rome on 19 September for the three radiologists and one cardiologist from La Sapienza University Hospital who are being prosecuted for manslaughter.

March 19, 2025

Patient complaint over month-long scan delay causes a stir

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Debate rages in New Zealand over a complaint by a pregnant patient who waited more than a month for the results of her ultrasound scan.

March 14, 2025

U.K. radiologist receives suspended sentence

By Maryam Payne

A senior radiologist from a top U.K. cancer hospital has received an eight-week sentence suspended for 12 months for an illicit sexual encounter on a train. He now faces a General Medical Council investigation.

March 7, 2025

Controversy breaks out over tribunal outcome

By Maryam Payne

A public petition to reverse the decision of a U.K. medical tribunal is gathering pace, after a panel issued only a warning to a hospital doctor for serious misconduct.

February 25, 2025

Radiologist awaits sentencing after court appearance

By Philip Ward

A senior radiologist from a top cancer hospital in the U.K. has pleaded guilty to an illicit sexual encounter on a train, according to a report in the media.

February 11, 2025

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