Radiologist-Led Education Increases Understanding of Cancer Screening Tools, Role of Radiologist

Articles Include: Radiologist Manpower Considerations and Imaging 3.0: Effort Planning for Value-Based ImagingAlexander Norbash, MD, MS, Edward Bluth, MD, Christoph I. Lee, MD, MSHS, Michael Francavilla, MD, Michael Donner III, MD, Sharon C. Dutton, MD, MPH, Marta Heilbrun, MD, MS, Geraldine McGinty, MD, MBA

Imaging 3.0 includes a broad set of initiatives addressing the visibility of radiologists, and emphasizing quality and safety oversight by radiologists. The authors urge imaging practices to carefully consider value initiatives, such as visible consultation services, subspecialty and off-hours imaging, and outlining their integration into accountable care organizations.

The Radiologist as Direct Public Educator: Impact of Sessions Demystifying Select Cancer Screening Imaging ExaminationsAndrew B. Rosenkrantz, MD, MPA, Derek Mason, MD, Nathan M. Kunzler, BS, Jiyon Lee, MDCognitive and psychological factors can both contribute to underutilization of some cancer screening exams. In this study, the authors initiated radiologist-led direct public education on imaging-based screening examinations for three primary cancer types; breast, prostate and lung. Survey results indicated that attendees’ awareness of the radiologist’s role in diagnosis and treatment, as well as understanding of the importance of certain screening exams improved following the educational session.

Proceedings from the First Global Summit on Radiological Quality and SafetyEric J. Stern, MD, E. Jane Adam, MD, Michael A. Bettman, MD, James A. Brink, MD, Keith J. Dreyer, DO, PhD, Guy Frija, MD, Raina Keefer, BA, Peter Mildenberger, MD, Denis Remedios, MD, Peter Vock, MD

The ACR, the European Society of Radiology, and the International Society of Radiology held the inaugural biannual joint Global Summit on Radiological Quality and Safety in May 2013. Topics discussed included imaging guidelines, radiation protection, and the challenges of imaging accessibility and affordability in resource-poor countries.

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