Dr. Giles Maskell[email protected]Clinical News5 things I don't miss about the bad old days of radiologyIt 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, 2022Clinical NewsWhat 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, 2022Clinical NewsHow to cope and survive in hard timesEveryone 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, 2021Clinical NewsWhat the radiology Olympics might look likeHot 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, 2021Clinical NewsReporting angry can be fraught with serious dangerIf 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, 2021Imaging InformaticsWhy radiology needs face-to-face contactRadiology 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, 2020CTLife in the time of COVID-19For 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, 2020Medical, Legal, and Practice6 tips on how to excel at MDT meetingsThere'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, 2019Medical, Legal, and PracticeIntroducing Rad-U-Like, radiology's rating websiteRating 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.June 23, 2019Clinical NewsWhat can radiologists learn from skiers?Research on avalanche safety shows that training doesn't offer complete protection against making bad decisions, and well-trained, sensible people are led astray by their own cognitive biases. That rings true as much for radiology as for winter sports, Dr. Giles Maskell writes.January 27, 2019Previous PagePage 2 of 3Next PageTop StoriesDigital X-RayDo young athletes with low back pain need advanced imaging?Many young athletes with low back pain don't need to undergo imaging beyond initial x-ray, according to survey results.Digital X-RayStructured reporting, AI improve chest x-ray workflowsMedical, Legal, and PracticeRadiologist outrages public decencyCT'Hub-and-spoke' model and telemedicine can boost stroke careMedicolegal issuesRadiologist faces censure over prescribing habits