Dear AuntMinnieEurope Member,
Everybody seems to have an opinion about what tasks radiographers should do, both now and in the future. Role extension for radiographers was a dominant theme at ECR last month, and it now appears to be one of the most hotly contested areas within imaging.
Dr. Peter Rinck is well-qualified to tackle this thorny issue. Long before it became fashionable, he promoted the idea of greater collaboration between radiologists and radiographers, and even encouraged department colleagues to attend the same conferences and share their experiences afterward. You can read about his current views on this hot topic in the Maverinck column by clicking here.
Radiographers also have a central role to play in monitoring patient radiation exposure and adjusting x-ray equipment settings when rates rise, according to an ECR 2011 study from Finland. Click here to find out more.
How do you feel about the role of radiographers in radiology today? Feel free to post your comments in our Forums, which you can reach by clicking here.
Worldwide obesity levels continue to increase sharply, and this is imposing an ever greater strain on imaging departments. Researchers from Berlin have extensive experience performing examinations on excessively obese patients, and they believe open MRI has an important contribution to make in this area. Read more by clicking here.
To mark the first anniversary of the innovative Swiss center, the Academy for Medical Training and Simulation (AMTS), we have produced a profile about its approach to training. To learn more about AMTS, click here.
Last but not least, the Connectathon conference was held in Pisa, Italy, last week, and we have produced two articles from the event: one about radiation tools and another about eliminating image transfer on CDs. You'll find both in our Healthcare Informatics Digital Community, at informatics.auntminnieeurope.com.
