Controversy and debate persist over pros and cons of breast screening
Overdiagnosis in breast screening is considered by some observers to be the most adverse outcome associated with mammographic screening, but supporters of screening passionately disagree….
What personal skills are needed to achieve success in breast radiology?
Breast imaging is a highly clinical sub-specialist role that involves direct patient contact and performing clinical examinations, ultrasound scans, and image guided biopsies, together with…
How to avoid burnout: recognise the signs and seek help
Mindfulness, seven or more hours sleep a night, and spending less time on social media can all be effective ways to cope better with stress…
Radiology must be at the table to guarantee best practice and harmonisation
Radiology without borders requires a coherent advocacy strategy that has a substantial impact on healthcare and make certain that medical imaging is adequately represented in…
Risk communication with pregnant patients moves forward in the Netherlands
There is an urgent need for better information about the risks associated with radiation exposure when imaging pregnant women and how best to communicate these…
The abused child: What is imaging’s precise role in the legal process?
Acting as an effective expert witness in suspected cases of child abuse can represent a major challenge for clinicians because they tend to see things…
Optimising patient selection can prove decisive in prostate arterial embolisation
Patient selection is particularly important in prostatic artery embolisation (PAE) because it can help to reduce the number of patients who do not respond to…