Medical, Legal, and Practice: Page 6

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tribunal puts focus on alcohol misuse by doctors

By Philip Ward

The case of a senior hospital doctor found unconscious by a nurse after drinking gin before an on-call shift has focused attention on how stress can lead to alcohol abuse and even addiction.

February 4, 2025

Global survey shows deep concerns over burnout, workforce issues

By Amerigo Allegretto and Philip Ward

Burnout, workforce shortages, and locally trained clinicians leaving the field are the top concerns among radiologists worldwide, according to survey findings published on 27 January by teleradiology company Everlight Radiology.

January 27, 2025

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