Medical, Legal, and Practice: Page 158

Delayed diagnoses cause complaints in breast litigation cases

By Kate Madden Yee

Delay in diagnosis is the most common complaint in breast imaging malpractice litigation, say London researchers in the July issue of Clinical Radiology. Breast microcalcification is the most often missed mammographic sign, according to the group.

June 10, 2012

Study: Finding out who's at fault in communication breakdowns

By Kate Madden Yee

A major contributor to preventable medical errors is communication breakdown between managing and consulting physicians -- and many of these errors can be traced to radiology reports, according to a new study published in the June issue of Clinical Radiology.

May 22, 2012

Sand scanners: Austrian-led team delivers quality in the desert

By Nick Walshe

An oasis in the Arabian Desert was an unlikely place for an Austrian radiologist to be offered the most extraordinary opportunity of his career. But as European radiologists worry about job security, Dr. Michael Fuchsjäger and his multinational team's story shows how the best professional opportunities may lie a long way from home.

May 15, 2012

Report: U.S. outspends 12 countries on healthcare

By Cynthia E. Keen

The U.S. spends more on healthcare than 12 other industrialized countries, yet it does not provide "notably superior" care, according to a new report. The study also sheds some light on the higher utilization of medical imaging in the U.S. relative to other countries.

May 7, 2012

Can we learn the art of good leadership from Margulis et al?

By Dr. Peter Rinck, PhD

One of radiology's great opinion leaders, Dr. Alexander Margulis, published a book in his 90th year about how to rise to the top, but the true value of such a manual is very debatable, writes the Maverinck.

May 6, 2012

Computer-modeled throughput management cuts CT access time

By Eric Barnes

Dutch researchers have used computerized modeling to reduce access time for CT scans, while carving out more time for urgent scans. Their study shows how more patients can be scheduled and examined by managing access to imaging equipment -- without additional capital outlays or staff.

April 29, 2012

COCIR elects Philips' Haydon as president

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The European Coordination Committee of the Radiological, Electromedical, and Healthcare IT Industry (COCIR) has elected Kevin Haydon from Philips Healthcare as its new president.

April 18, 2012

Being an expert witness carries risks and rewards

By Rebekah Moan

Radiologists are increasingly being called upon to act as expert witnesses in legal matters, but if they're not careful, their testimony may ruin their own career. An experienced U.K. radiologist has offered some tips and suggestions to prevent that from happening.

April 18, 2012

Karolinska Institute makes key molecular appointment

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Dr. Randall Johnson has been appointed professor in molecular biology at Stockholm's Karolinska Institute.

April 15, 2012

Brain drain continues to pose severe challenges in Hungary

By Robin Marshall

The dire circumstances driving Hungary's brain drain of experienced specialist doctors -- typified by poor recognition, long hours, and low wages -- are only deteriorating, and it's tough to be optimistic about the future, according to a top radiologist from Budapest.

April 10, 2012

Breast cancer incidence escalates in India

By Cynthia E. Keen

India has been experiencing an increase in breast cancer that is reaching epidemic proportions, according to a news report published in theLancet. By 2020, the disease is expected to overtake cervical cancer as the most common type of cancer among all women in India.

April 8, 2012

Equipment services sector projected to rise

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Global demand for imaging equipment services is expected to rise sharply over the next five years, according to a new report by market research firm Global Industry Analysts (GIA).

April 5, 2012

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