Medical, Legal, and Practice

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Imposter syndrome proves common among radiography students

By Will Morton

Many radiography students experience frequent or intense feelings of imposter syndrome -- defined as the inability to believe that your success is deserved or has been legitimately achieved due to your efforts or skills. That's the conclusion of a U.K. study.

October 25, 2023

Siemens and Braunschweig hospital sign 10-year contract

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Siemens Healthineers and Braunschweig Municipal Hospital have signed a 10-year contract for a new diagnostics and analysis facility. The deal is worth around 80 million euros.

October 18, 2023

Spain vows to join IDoR celebration on 8 November

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The Spanish Society of Medical Radiology (SERAM) has revealed plans to celebrate the 12th edition of the International Day of Radiology (IDOR) on 8 November. It has published a special poster to promote the event, which is organized by the ESR.

October 12, 2023

ESR seeks candidates for 2nd vice-president post

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

The European Society of Radiology (ESR) is seeking candidates for the second vice-president position, with proposals being taken until 30 October. The successful candidate will need to commit up to 15 hours a week to the role and conduct a strategic review of the ESR's work.

September 24, 2023

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