Dr. Paul McCoubrie[email protected]Residents/FellowsA practical guide to radiology trainee recruitmentAs Oscar Wilde once so neatly didn't put it, "There are lies, damned lies, and radiology trainee applications." To shortlist effectively requires an ability to read between the lines. Columnist Dr. Paul McCoubrie provides a key to what commonly used phrases actually mean.July 2, 2013Clinical NewsHow to spot troublesome patientsDetecting awkward and noncompliant patients is a valuable skill mainly derived from years of experience and a sixth sense. Dr. Paul McCoubrie reveals his "evidence-free" clinical tips and hints to assist readers in picking out potential troublemakers.June 18, 2013Clinical NewsThe secrets of a great radiological reportIn modern radiological practice, there definitely aren't enough smiles and we are seriously short on chuckles. But used carefully, humor can help to ensure your reports are read to the end and actually enjoyed by referring clinicians, writes Dr. Paul McCoubrie.May 21, 2013Clinical NewsWhy interruptions are a good thingA change of ethos is necessary when it comes to interruptions, and it's far better to think of them as consultations, writes columnist Dr. Paul McCoubrie. Consultants are there to be consulted and we should always try to help our clinical colleagues, he says.April 30, 2013Clinical NewsWhy I hate being ordered aroundAn order is not the same thing as a request, according to columnist Dr. Paul McCoubrie. Find out why ordering scans instead of requesting them annoys him, and results in bad medicine in his opinion.April 9, 2013Clinical NewsTime to dig our heels in: Put quality first every timeIt's virtually impossible in radiology to be simultaneously cheap, quick, and good. You can have a fast turnaround that is cheap, but it won't be any good, and you can have a fast turnaround and a good service, but it won't be cheap, writes columnist Dr. Paul McCoubrie.February 26, 2013Clinical NewsNever offer to eat your pants -- plus 25 other golden rulesIn daily practice, it's worth remembering some simple rules of radiology -- the uber-truths that are the very essence of our dear specialty. To make you smile and help you become a better radiologist, Dr. Paul McCoubrie presents his own set of rules.February 19, 2013Previous PagePage 4 of 4Top StoriesMedicolegal issuesHospital doctor gets struck off for serious misconductA U.K. tribunal has recommended erasing a hospital doctor from the medical register for acting dishonestly by performing locum agency work.Organized Radiology IssuesEntire interventional radiology team resigns at Sydney hospitalDigital X-RayAustralia shows the way on DBT radiation dose levelsWomens ImagingType of breast cancer contributes to AI-mammography missesUltrasoundForeign body imaging: X-ray overused, ultrasound underused
