Dr. Giles Maskell

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5 things that only a radiologist will know and understand
Good clinical practice demands that medical doctors share their knowledge to support patient care, but there are still some things that only a radiologist can really understand, writes Dr. Giles Maskell. In his latest column, he provides five examples.
July 4, 2022
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5 things I don't miss about the bad old days of radiology
It can be tempting to glorify the early days of radiology, but an honest reflection on the practices of the past confirms that progress has generally been for the better, writes Dr. Giles Maskell. He takes a humorous look back at what he was glad to see disappear.
April 17, 2022
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What lies ahead for incoming RCR president over next 3 years?
Dr. Katharine Halliday starts work as the U.K. Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) president on 1 September. Dr. Giles Maskell, a past RCR president himself, reflects on her appointment and the agenda facing her.
March 7, 2022
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How to cope and survive in hard times
Everyone in radiology is struggling with seemingly insurmountable work pressures as the world seeks to recover from the pandemic, but how can we ensure we still do a good job for our patients? Dr. Giles Maskell presents a personal view.
November 28, 2021
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What the radiology Olympics might look like
Hot on the heels of Tokyo 2020, is now the time for radiology to stage its own Olympics? Dr. Giles Maskell thinks so, and he's come up with six potential events.
August 11, 2021
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Clinical News
Reporting angry can be fraught with serious danger
If you're feeling particularly angry or frustrated when you're writing a radiology report, your performance will suffer, and it's a good idea to take a few extra minutes to make sure there's nothing you've overlooked, writes Dr. Giles Maskell.
March 29, 2021
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Imaging Informatics
Why radiology needs face-to-face contact
Radiology is best provided as a social (and sociable) enterprise involving frequent interactions with colleagues to request second opinions, discuss cases, provide feedback, etc. Much of that can be done without face-to-face contact, but only really if strong relationships already exist, writes Dr. Giles Maskell.
October 7, 2020
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CT
Life in the time of COVID-19
For imaging, the crisis is only just beginning, as we try to restore services and attempt to get back to some form of normality, writes Dr. Giles Maskell. The challenge is to hold on to the best of what has been introduced in haste and not simply to drift back to yesterday.
May 25, 2020
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Medical, Legal, and Practice
6 tips on how to excel at MDT meetings
There's a relentless increase in time taken up with multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings, but what can you do to get your voice heard, collaborate more effectively, and ensure a positive outcome? Dr. Giles Maskell, a former president of the U.K. Royal College of Radiologists, shares his experiences.
October 29, 2019
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Medical, Legal, and Practice
Introducing Rad-U-Like, radiology's rating website
Rating websites are big business, but so far healthcare has been relatively spared. This won't last long, so radiology should take control and develop its own site, writes Dr. Giles Maskell, who takes a light-hearted look at how it might operate.
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