Dr. Paul McCoubrie

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A practical guide to radiology trainee recruitment
As 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, 2013
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How to spot troublesome patients
Detecting 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, 2013
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The secrets of a great radiological report
In 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, 2013
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Why interruptions are a good thing
A 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, 2013
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Why I hate being ordered around
An 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, 2013
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Time to dig our heels in: Put quality first every time
It'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, 2013
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Never offer to eat your pants -- plus 25 other golden rules
In 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, 2013
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