Medical, Legal, and Practice: Page 13

U.K. groups develop guidance for patient communication
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
NHS England, in conjunction with the Royal College of Radiologists and Society of Radiographers, has developed guidance for digitally communicating imaging reports to patients.
March 28, 2025
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Survey casts light on what referrers think of radiology reports
By Maryam Payne
Referring doctors in Germany have voiced their opinions on the quality and usefulness of radiology reports, as well as their preferences.
March 26, 2025
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Carotid revascularization cases eligible for second opinions in Germany
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Carotid revascularization procedures have been added to second-opinion procedure guidelines in Germany. The regulation is expected to become effective on 1 October.
March 24, 2025
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RCR updates advice on thoracic aortic dissection
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Revised guidelines from the U.K. Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) aim to provide a consensus opinion about which thoracic aortic dissection patients should be considered for CT scanning.
March 24, 2025
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Radiology errors lead to scan delays and avoidable deaths
By Maryam Payne
Mistakes by radiologists have contributed to delays in diagnosis and treatment and avoidable patient deaths in at least 45 cases since 2021, a U.K. health watchdog has reported.
March 24, 2025
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Trial date set for radiologists facing manslaughter charges
By Philip Ward
An initial hearing will take place in Rome on 19 September for the three radiologists and one cardiologist from La Sapienza University Hospital who are being prosecuted for manslaughter.
March 19, 2025
Founded in 1303, La Sapienza is one of the world's oldest universities. Human and clinical anatomy is one of its specialist areas.
Patient complaint over month-long scan delay causes a stir
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Debate rages in New Zealand over a complaint by a pregnant patient who waited more than a month for the results of her ultrasound scan.
March 14, 2025
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U.K. radiologist receives suspended sentence
By Maryam Payne
A senior radiologist from a top U.K. cancer hospital has received an eight-week sentence suspended for 12 months for an illicit sexual encounter on a train. He now faces a General Medical Council investigation.
March 7, 2025
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Controversy breaks out over tribunal outcome
By Maryam Payne
A public petition to reverse the decision of a U.K. medical tribunal is gathering pace, after a panel issued only a warning to a hospital doctor for serious misconduct.
February 25, 2025
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Radiologist awaits sentencing after court appearance
By Philip Ward
A senior radiologist from a top cancer hospital in the U.K. has pleaded guilty to an illicit sexual encounter on a train, according to a report in the media.
February 11, 2025
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Italian radiologist faces inquiry after scanning his own cat
By Philip Ward
A radiologist is being investigated after scanning his own cat at a hospital in Aosta, Italy, according to a report in the media.
February 6, 2025
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Nordic journal posts tribute to Henrik Thomsen
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Prof. Henrik Thomsen has stepped down as chief editor of Acta Radiologica. The journal has posted a tribute to him.
February 6, 2025
Prof. Henrik Thomsen. Courtesy of Acta Radiologica.
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