Dr. Anagha Parkar

Clinical News
Revealed: The truth behind Norway's 'high-earning' radiologists
A survey has found that Norway has the best-paid radiologists in Europe, but this is misleading and false, writes Dr. Anagha Parkar. She provides a reality check about the working lives of Norwegian radiologists.
March 22, 2021
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Clinical News
Norway makes radical changes to training system
Three months ago, responsibility for training in radiology and all other medical specialties switched to the regional health authorities in Norway, and these health authorities must now educate and train new doctors. How does the new system work and is it effective? Dr. Anagha Parkar reports.
December 12, 2017
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Clinical News
Should you acknowledge patients away from hospital?
A patient recognizes you in the shopping aisle of the local supermarket. Should you smile? Or should you ignore the person and walk on by? Dr. Anagha Parkar considers how to cope with this surprisingly common dilemma.
October 24, 2016
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Radiology Education
Do we all have to be Matisse to achieve research success?
French artist Henri Matisse was driven by immense enthusiasm for his work, but "mere mortals" need real incentives to get involved in areas like research. The age of the pure, idealistic (underpaid) researcher has now passed, according to guest columnist Dr. Anagha Parkar.
April 8, 2014
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Conference
Vienna's 20th ECR: Hidden gems and other reflections
ECR 2014, which begins on 6 March, is the 20th ECR to be held in Vienna. Four European radiologists, including three members of AuntMinnieEurope.com's editorial advisory board, reflect on their first ECR, why they keep returning, and what changes they have observed, and also reveal their hidden or forgotten gems from Vienna.
February 17, 2014
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Medical, Legal, and Practice
Female radiologists: Does gender really matter?
In her latest column, Dr. Anagha Parkar discusses whether gender matters in medicine. More women are entering the field but there is an imbalance regarding certain subspecialties. What does that mean for radiology?
February 12, 2012
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Imaging Informatics
Learning the lessons from a decade of PACS
A key benefit of PACS is that the easy access to older examinations has spared many patients from additional radiation, but there is a downside too. Guest columnist Dr. Anagha Parkar describes the experiences of one of Europe's early adopters, Norway.
September 6, 2011
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Medical, Legal, and Practice
What makes a good radiologist?
In her guest blog, Dr. Anagha Parkar, a radiologist at Haraldsplass Diakonale Sykehus in Bergen, Norway, discusses what it means to be a "good" radiologist. Learn about her handy model for visualizing good general radiologists.
April 25, 2011
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Dr. Prateek Joshi, the radiologist who died in the Air India plane crash that killed at least 279 people, was cherished by everyone and has left a profound void, his hospital colleagues say.
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During his four years working in the U.K., Dr. Prateek Joshi developed a love of walking in the Peak District in central England and eating fish and chips. Photo courtesy of UHDB.
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Radiologist and family among Air India crash victims
By Philip Ward
A radiologist, his pathologist wife, and their three children have been named among the 240-plus victims of the Air India plane crash, according to a report posted by BBC News on 13 June.
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