Dr. Paul McCoubrie

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Why I don't like 'trainees'
The naming system for radiologists is broken, at least in the U.K., where "trainee" is a rubbish word to describe registrars, Dr. Paul McCoubrie writes in his latest column. Mention "trainee" and we think of a pimply teenager, and the term is confusing and belittling, he thinks.
October 21, 2014
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Pitfalls in imaging the frail elderly
A general increase in investigation of those in extreme old age has occurred. Scanning someone older than 100 used to be a distinct novelty, but now barely raises an eyebrow, and we need a different approach, says Dr. Paul McCoubrie.
June 3, 2014
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Two misconceptions threaten future of radiology training
We must recognize and fight professionally demeaning regulation, writes columnist Dr. Paul McCoubrie. Radiology's training system should be flexible enough to take account of different motivations and personalities. Also, simple repetition alone may be harmful.
March 4, 2014
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Organized Radiology Issues
Heterodoxy and hegemony: Part 1
Micromanagement by individuals in gray suits is reaching new heights -- or lows, depending on how you look at it, writes Dr. Paul McCoubrie. He's concerned about the hegemonic assumptions that more structure in training and education is better, and counting numbers of cases is a valid way of assuming competency.
February 18, 2014
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Equipment
Some practical tips on buying a new scanner
Buying a new CT or MRI system can be devilishly difficult, and requires careful planning and considerable thought. To simplify this daunting task and help you avoid the pitfalls, our regular columnist Dr. Paul McCoubrie has some advice and suggestions.
January 21, 2014
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Multidisciplinary team meetings and the bourgeois
The Joker, the Git, the Dylan Thomas, the Blatherer, the (Ex-)Surgeon ... everybody probably has met these types of people during multidisciplinary team meetings, writes Dr. Paul McCoubrie in his latest column.
November 26, 2013
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Why expert speakers so often disappoint us
Disappointing lectures by noted experts abound. The reasons vary, but a mild anticlimax is commonplace. Dr. Paul McCoubrie shares in his latest column the reason that is the case: Often the speaker doesn't know how to simplify his or her presentation.
October 15, 2013
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Digital X-Ray
Why we should preserve eponyms
Classic signs such as "bat's wing appearance" or "mushroom sign" are well-accepted in radiology, but eponyms tend to be less widely used. Dr. Paul McCoubrie thinks this is a real shame and is leading the campaign to save the eponym.
September 17, 2013
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In celebration of our meticulous attention to detail
The innate pedantry or fastidiousness in radiology comes from our training, writes Dr. Paul McCoubrie. Our tests are ranked by their ability to be specific and sensitive, and learning curves, receiver operating characteristic curves, operator dependencies, etc. are part of our working culture. But is this a bad thing?
August 20, 2013
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Why we are not in the business of exclusion
It seems almost every other radiology request now bears the poisonous words, "Rule out x" or "exclude y," Dr. Paul McCoubrie writes in his latest column. He explains why he can't accept such sloppiness from clinicians. As usual, he doesn't hold back.
July 23, 2013
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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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