Medical, Legal, and Practice: Page 6

Radiologist who drove family off cliff looks set to escape jail
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Instead of standing trial for attempted murder, California radiologist Dr. Dharmesh Patel is likely to be granted entry into a mental health scheme.
June 24, 2024
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Antwerp hospital cuts links with suspended radiologists
By Philip Ward
Managers at ZNA Cadix have revealed that the suspension of seven radiologists will be “permanent and immediate,” after a further investigation of the team’s work highlighted more errors, according to the latest reports in the Belgian media.
June 21, 2024
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Wake-up call sounded on U.K. radiology workforce crisis
By Matt Limb
The RCR's new workforce census reports that the U.K. is nearly 2,000 radiologists short of "providing an adequate radiology service."
June 13, 2024
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German societies agree on strategic partnership
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The German Roentgen Society (DRG) and the Professional Association of German Radiologists (BDR) have entered into a strategic partnership.
May 24, 2024
President of the Professional Association of German Radiologists Prof. Dr. Hermann Helmberger (left) and President of the German Roentgen Society Prof. Dr. Konstantin Nikolaou (right). Photo courtesy of German Roentgen Society.
Anger builds over 10% fee hike for RCR members
By Philip Ward
A wave of resentment has erupted on social media over the decision by the U.K. Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) to increase its membership rates by 10%. RCR President Dr. Kath Halliday has now responded to the critics.
April 23, 2024
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RCR: Radiologist shortage continues
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The U.K. Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) is sounding an alarm in a response to the National Health Service (NHS) England’s report on diagnostic imaging availability.
April 22, 2024
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EC recommendation pushes clinical audits of medical radiological practices
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The European Commission (EC) has adopted a recommendation that will drive regulations and clinical audits of medical radiological practices throughout member states.
April 19, 2024
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Does teleradiology increase malpractice liability for radiologists?
By Erik L. Ridley
Medical malpractice cases involving teleradiology tend to be more severe and result in higher indemnity payments than other radiology malpractice claims, according to recent U.S. research.
April 4, 2024
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U.K. radiology continues to grapple with workforce crisis
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Radiologists in England are under pressure to meet a new performance target. Government must act to help them meet the growing workforce challenges, they say.
December 11, 2023
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Inquest reveals 20-week delay in performing 'urgent' MRI scan
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
New Zealand's Health and Disability Commissioner site has published details about a patient who experienced a delay in cancer diagnosis following an "unacceptable" delay in receiving an MRI scan.
November 6, 2023
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New guidance on dating apps and sexting gets mixed response
By Melissa Busch
Healthcare professionals should not send sexual messages and images and should avoid using dating apps at work. But if they do use apps, they should hide their faces, and they should only sext people they know and trust, says new U.K. advice that has received a mixed response.
November 5, 2023
SERAM president puts focus on radiology and climate change
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Dr. Asunción Torregrosa Andrés, president of the Spanish Society of Medical Radiology (SERAM), was an active participant at the recent I Forum of the Medical Alliance Against Climate Change, underlining the society's commitment to addressing climate change.
October 26, 2023
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